Massive bleeding with intussusception due to Meckel's diverticulum: a case report.

Abstract

Meckel’s diverticulum is the most common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract. It is originated from nonclosure of omphalomesenteric tube between 5-7th intrauterine week. Most cases of Meckel’s diverticula are asymptomatic. This pathologic lesion could lead to intestinal obstruction and bleeding, life threatening and can cause acute abdomen which mandatory laparatomy during childhood. The diagnosis of symptomatic Meckel’s diverticulum is often difficult to make. Here, we report a case of a one-year-old boy presented with recurrent life-threatening lower gastrointestinal bleeding and Meckel’s diverticulum with intussusception was diagnosed result of the operation and review the literature for difficulties in identifying.