Spontaneous Perforation of Meckel's Diverticulum in a Neonate.
- Author:
Dong Won KIM
1
;
Seung Sin KIM
;
Jae Ock PARK
;
Do Sang LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatrics, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Bucheon, Korea. jop50@schbc.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Meckel's diverticulum;
Perforation, Neonate
- MeSH:
Diverticulitis;
Gastrointestinal Tract;
Hemorrhage;
Humans;
Infant, Newborn*;
Intestinal Obstruction;
Meckel Diverticulum*
- From:Korean Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
2004;7(1):119-124
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Meckel's diverticulum is the most common malformation of gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms of Meckel's diverticulum usually arise within 2 years of life. The most common presentations include hemorrhage, perforation, diverticulitis and intestinal obstruction. Perforation of the Meckel's diverticulum in a neonate is uncommon but life threatening condition. We describe the first case of perforation of Meckel's diverticulum in a 1-day-old neonate who presented with abdominal distension without hemorrhage.
