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Meckel’s Hemoperitoneum: A Rare Case of Meckel’s Diverticulitis Causing Intraperitoneal Hemorrhage

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Described here is a rare case of intraperitoneal hemorrhage caused by diverticulitis of a non-perforated, non-ectopic tissue containing Meckel’s diverticulum. Literature review and pathophysiology are discussed.

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  1. Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, USA

    Bryan M. Burt, Ali Tavakkolizadeh & Stephen J. Ferzoco

  2. Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, USA

    Stephen J. Ferzoco

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Burt, B.M., Tavakkolizadeh, A. & Ferzoco, S.J. Meckel’s Hemoperitoneum: A Rare Case of Meckel’s Diverticulitis Causing Intraperitoneal Hemorrhage. Dig Dis Sci 51, 1546–1548 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10620-005-9004-1

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