Wireless Capsule Endoscopy Detects Meckel’s Diverticulum in a Child with Unexplained Intestinal Blood Loss

Wireless Capsule Endoscopy Detects Meckel’s Diverticulum in a Child with Unexplained Intestinal Blood Loss

Meckel’s diverticulum (MD) is the most common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, affecting about 2% of the population. Most cases of Meckel’s diverticula are asymptomatic. The diagnosis of symptomatic MD is often difficult to make. We report the case of an 8-year-old boy who pres...

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Main Authors: I. Xinias, A. Mavroudi, M. Fotoulaki, G. Tsikopoulos, A. Kalampakas, G. Imvrios
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2012-10-01
Series:Case Reports in Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Meckel’s diverticulum
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Children
Wireless capsule endoscopy
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/343593

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