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Meckel’s diverticulum causing exsanguinating haemorrhage.

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Iftikhar A. Jan Department of Paediatric Surgery, National Institute of Child Health, Karachi, Pakistan
Farhat Masod Mirza Department of Paediatric Surgery, National Institute of Child Health, Karachi, Pakistan
Muhammad Ali Department of Paediatric Surgery, National Institute of Child Health, Karachi, Pakistan
Nasir Saleem Department of Paediatric Surgery, National Institute of Child Health, Karachi, Pakistan
Ejaz Hussain Department of Paediatric Surgery, National Institute of Child Health, Karachi, Pakistan
Maria Jalali Department of General Surgery, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi, Pakistan
Abstract
A seven month old male baby presented to emergency room in shock. Patient had 3 hours history of massive fresh bleeding per rectum. Emergency laparotomy revealed Meckel’s diverticulum (MD) with large vitello-intestinal artery responsible for massive bleeding. Diverticulectomy was performed.
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Page(s) 300-301
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Published Journal: Journal of College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP, Volume: 14, Issue: 5, Year: 2004

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