Meckel's diverticulum perforation with intraabdominal hemorrhage

J Pediatr Surg. 2002 Jun;37(6):E18. doi: 10.1053/jpsu.2002.32929.

Abstract

Perforation of Meckel's diverticulum in children is a rare and serious complication. The authors report a case of a 3-year-old boy with perforation and hemoperitoneum caused by Meckel's diverticulum. Difficulty of preoperative diagnosis is discussed, indication for incidental diverticulotomy is established, and the literature is reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdomen, Acute / etiology
  • Child, Preschool
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology*
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / surgery
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Perforation / complications*
  • Intestinal Perforation / surgery
  • Male
  • Meckel Diverticulum / complications*
  • Meckel Diverticulum / surgery