JEJUNAL MECKEL’S DIVERTICULUM AS A SOURCE OF MAJOR BLEEDING IN AN ADOLESCENT

JEJUNAL MECKEL’S DIVERTICULUM AS A SOURCE OF MAJOR BLEEDING IN AN ADOLESCENT

<p>Background. Meckel’ s diverticulum is the most frequent congenital anomaly of the small intestine, which mostly causes no health disturbances; however, it can cause serious complications: bleeding, inflammation with perforation and peritonitis, or intestinal obstruction.</p><p>P...

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Main Authors: Stanislav Mahne, Branko Cvetičanin, Doroteja Krošnjar, Vanda Mioč, Nives Jugovac, Radoslav Bratina, Vivijana Snoj
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Slovenian Medical Association 2003-12-01
Series:Zdravniški Vestnik
Subjects:
Meckel’s diverticulum
congenital anomalies of the small intestine
complications
diagnosis and treatment
Online Access:http://vestnik.szd.si/index.php/ZdravVest/article/view/1903

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