Author/Editor		Jelenc, F; Strlič, M; Gvardijančič, D
Title		Meckel's diverticulum perforation with intraabdominal hemorrhage
Type		članek
Source		J Pediatr Surg
Vol. and No.		Letnik 37, št. 6
Publication year		2002
Volume		str. E18
Language		eng
Abstract		Perforation of Meckel's diverticulum in children is a rare and serious complication. The authors report a case of a 3-year-old boy with perforation and hemoperitoneum caused by Meckel's diverticulum. Difficulty of preoperative diagnosis is discussed, indication for incidental diverticulotomy is established, and the literature is reviewed.
Descriptors		MECKEL'S DIVERTICULUM INTESTINAL PERFORATION GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE CHILD, PRESCHOOL ABDOMEN, ACUTE