Abstract
Meckel's diverticulum is an embryonic derivative of the omphalomesenteric duct and the most commonly encountered congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract. Its incidence records about 2%. Among them, only 5% are symptomatic with complications-bleeding, intestinal obstruction, inflammation, and perforation. In particular, bleeding is a common complication and has always been caused by an ulceration of the ileal mucosa adjacent to the acid-producing ectopic mucosa in a Meckel's diverticulum. Wireless capsule endoscopy is a new method enabling non-invasive diagnostic endoscopy of the entire small intestine. We experienced a case of Meckel's diverticulum detected by wireless capsule endoscopy in a 34 year-old man who presented with chronic obscure gastrointestinal bleeding.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 125-128 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | The Korean journal of gastroenterology = Taehan Sohwagi Hakhoe chi |
| Volume | 43 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 2004 Feb |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)