Meckel diverticulum diagnosed by double-balloon enteroscopy and treated laparoscopically: case report and review of the literature

Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2010 Aug;20(4):278-80. doi: 10.1097/SLE.0b013e3181f2f4a8.

Abstract

Meckel diverticulum is one of the causes of gastrointestinal bleeding; however, preoperative conclusive diagnosis is very difficult even with the use of various radiologic modalities. The development of double-balloon enteroscopy enables us to diagnose various bleeding source, including Meckel diverticulum, in the small intestine. We herein report a case of bleeding Meckel diverticulum, diagnosed by double-balloon enteroscopy and treated successfully by laparoscopic surgery, and review of the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Double-Balloon Enteroscopy*
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy*
  • Male
  • Meckel Diverticulum / diagnosis*
  • Meckel Diverticulum / surgery*
  • Young Adult