Massive bleeding in an adult patient suffering from Meckel's diverticulum (original) (raw)

This case discusses a 22-year-old male with significant gastrointestinal bleeding due to Meckel's diverticulum (MD) containing ectopic gastric mucosa, highlighting the challenging diagnostic process and the effectiveness of technetium pertechnetate scintigraphy enhanced with somatostatin. The paper reviews relevant literature to identify factors contributing to MD-related bleeding in adults, emphasizing that ectopic gastric tissue is a crucial predictor. The patient underwent successful surgical intervention, resulting in a favorable recovery.