Laparoscopy in the diagnosis of bleeding Meckel's diverticulum.
A rare case of bleeding Meckel's diverticulum in an adult, in which Tc-99m pertechnetate scan, mesenteric angiography, and barium examination failed to establish the diagnosis, is presented. The diagnosis was made by laparoscopy, and a laparoscopically assisted resection was carried out with a smooth postoperative course, early discharge from the hospital, and rapid return to work.
Department of Surgery A, Odense University Hospital, Denmark.
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D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D008467:Meckel Diverticulum / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged