Meckel diverticulum (MD) is the most common congenital abnormality of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
Derives from remnants of the omphalomesenteric duct
The most common clinical pres...
Rectal bleeding
In children, the most common presentation is with painless rectal bleeding, which may range from occult blood to frank bright red blood and hemodynamic instability.
The ...
Initial management should ...
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Q: What is the reason for bleeding due to a MD?
A: Bleeding is most commonly due to excessive acid production from ectopic gastric tissue causing mucosal breakdown in intestine downstream from the ...
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