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Hemoperitoneum from perforated Meckel's diverticulum
C L Fowler1, L A Ohlms, B S Reid
1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston.
Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|October 1, 1988
Abstract:
Approximately 4% of patients with Meckel's diverticulum will experience complication, the most common of which are intestinal obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeding, acute inflammation, and perforation. We report an extremely rare complication of perforated Meckel's diverticulum which presented as hemoperitoneum.
Insights
Meckel
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Meckel's diverticulum affects approximately 4% of patients.
- Common complications include obstruction, bleeding, inflammation, and perforation.
Observation:
- This case details an exceptionally rare presentation of a perforated Meckel's diverticulum.
Findings:
- The patient presented with hemoperitoneum, a rare consequence of diverticulum perforation.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering rare presentations in diagnosing Meckel's diverticulum complications.
- Underscores the need for prompt surgical evaluation in cases of unexplained hemoperitoneum.