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Malabsorption secondary to Meckel's diverticulum

J A Savino

    American Journal of Surgery
    |November 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary
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    A large Meckel's diverticulum caused bacterial overgrowth, leading to nutrient deficiencies like iron and vitamin B12 anemia. This case highlights rare complications of the contaminated small bowel syndrome.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Internal Medicine
    • Nutritional Science

    Background:

    • Meckel's diverticulum is a congenital anomaly of the small intestine.
    • Blind loop syndrome involves bacterial overgrowth and malabsorption.
    • Contaminated small bowel syndrome encompasses various conditions causing bacterial proliferation.

    Observation:

    • A patient presented with a notably large Meckel's diverticulum.
    • The diverticulum was associated with significant stagnation and bacterial proliferation.
    • Clinical manifestations included metabolic and nutritional alterations.

    Findings:

    • The patient exhibited severe iron, vitamin B12, and folic acid deficiency anemias.
    • These deficiencies were secondary to the contaminated small bowel (ileum) syndrome.

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  • The large Meckel's diverticulum was a rare cause of these severe nutritional deficits.

    • Implications:

    • This case underscores the potential for large Meckel's diverticula to cause severe nutritional deficiencies.
    • It emphasizes the importance of recognizing contaminated small bowel syndrome.
    • Understanding the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment is crucial for patient management.