A case of chronic gastrointestinal bleeding from a Meckel's diverticulum detected by wireless capsule endoscopy

Journal: The Korean Journal Of Gastroenterology = Taehan Sohwagi Hakhoe Chi
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Abstract

Meckel's diverticulum is an embryonic derivative of the omphalomesenteric duct and the most commonly encountered congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract. Its incidence records about 2%. Among them, only 5% are symptomatic with complications-bleeding, intestinal obstruction, inflammation, and perforation. In particular, bleeding is a common complication and has always been caused by an ulceration of the ileal mucosa adjacent to the acid-producing ectopic mucosa in a Meckel's diverticulum. Wireless capsule endoscopy is a new method enabling non-invasive diagnostic endoscopy of the entire small intestine. We experienced a case of Meckel's diverticulum detected by wireless capsule endoscopy in a 34 year-old man who presented with chronic obscure gastrointestinal bleeding.

Authors
Sun Park, Hoon Chun, Yoon Jeen, Ik Yoon, Ju Kim, Chul Kim, Jeong Kim, Ji Lee, Rok Choung, Yong Kim, Hong Lee, Sang Lee, Soon Um, Jai Choi, Chang Kim, Ho Ryu, Jin Hyun