Neonatal Meckel's diverticular inflammation with perforation.
Meckel's diverticulum occurs in approximately 2% of the general population and is usually asymptomatic. Four percent of cases will present as an acute abdomen caused by intestinal obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeding, and inflammation. A neonatal presentation of Meckel's diverticulum mimicking necrotizing enterocolitis is described.
Gandy
J
J
Department of Pediatrics, Children's Health Centre, University of Alberta Hospitals, Edmonton, Canada.
Byrne
P
P
Lees
G
G
D004761:Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008467:Meckel Diverticulum / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery