[Complications of Meckel's diverticulum].
The Authors describe a case of gastrointestinal bleeding from a Meckel's diverticulum due to acid production by the heterotopic gastric mucosa and a case of bowel obstruction for the presence of a Meckel's diverticulitis. Diagnostic difficulties and choices of surgical therapy are then discussed.
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Divisione di Chirurgia Generale, Ospedale Civile, Via 29 Aprile, Dolo, VE, Italia.
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D002648:Child; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008467:Meckel Diverticulum / Q000150:complications*