Significant bleeding from Meckel’s diverticulum after blunt abdominal trauma: a case report

Significant bleeding from Meckel’s diverticulum after blunt abdominal trauma: a case report

Abstract Background Meckel’s diverticulum, with an incidence of 2%, is the most common congenital anomaly in the gastrointestinal tract. Its main complications are perforation, obstruction, and bleeding. A few studies have reported that blunt abdominal trauma may result in perforation or obstruction...

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Main Authors: Sharfuddin Chowdhury, Abdullah Maher Alenazi, Yam Alwi Alharthi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-09-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Meckel’s diverticulum
Wounds and injuries
Hemorrhage
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-018-1799-4

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