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Inverted Meckel’s Diverticulum with Ectopic Pancreatic Tissue as a Source of Severe Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Authors: Marcela Kopáčová, Ladislav Vykouřil, Zdeněk Vacek, Věra Tyčová, Jolana Bártová, Stanislav Rejchrt, Jan Bureš

Published in: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery | Issue 3/2010

Abstract

Introduction

Meckel’s diverticulum is the most common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract. Authors present a 67-year-old woman treated for iron deficiency anemia for the past 5 years. Suddenly, her disease was presented with painless severe gastrointestinal bleeding (fresh melena). Inverted Meckel’s diverticulum with ectopic pancreatic tissue as a source of severe gastrointestinal bleeding was diagnosed by intraoperative enteroscopy.

Conclusion

A combination of inversion of Meckel’s diverticulum with ectopic pancreatic tissue is extremely rare, particularly in elderly patient. Capsule endoscopy, double balloon enteroscopy, and ultimately intraoperative enteroscopy may be helpful in timely diagnosis.

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Title: Inverted Meckel’s Diverticulum with Ectopic Pancreatic Tissue as a Source of Severe Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Authors: Marcela Kopáčová
Ladislav Vykouřil
Zdeněk Vacek
Věra Tyčová
Jolana Bártová
Stanislav Rejchrt
Jan Bureš
Publication date: 01-03-2010
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery / Issue 3/2010
Print ISSN: 1091-255X
Electronic ISSN: 1873-4626
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11605-009-0838-2

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Inverted Meckel’s Diverticulum with Ectopic Pancreatic Tissue as a Source of Severe Gastrointestinal Bleeding

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