We describe the diagnosis of an adult who presented with hematochezia. This was investigated and found to be from a bleeding Meckel’s diverticulum. As this condition is rare in adults, there is no consensus regarding the optimal mode of management. We propose the use of angioembolisation in the diagnostic and therapeutic management of this condition. Our case showed that this strategy is indeed feasible and can achieve good short-term control, allowing for definitive surgery in an elective setting.
机构:
Univ British Columbia, Dept Med Gastroenterol, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9, CanadaUniv British Columbia, Dept Med Gastroenterol, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9, Canada
Freeman, HJ
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY,
2001,
15
(05):
: 308
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311
机构:
Univ British Columbia, Dept Med Gastroenterol, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9, CanadaUniv British Columbia, Dept Med Gastroenterol, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9, Canada
Freeman, HJ
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY,
2001,
15
(05):
: 308
-
311