| Literature DB >> 12037779 |
Franc Jelenc1, Mirko Strlic, Diana Gvardijancic.
Abstract
Perforation of Meckel's diverticulum in children is a rare and serious complication. The authors report a case of a 3-year-old boy with perforation and hemoperitoneum caused by Meckel's diverticulum. Difficulty of preoperative diagnosis is discussed, indication for incidental diverticulotomy is established, and the literature is reviewed. Copyright 2002, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved.Entities:
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Year: 2002 PMID: 12037779 DOI: 10.1053/jpsu.2002.32929
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Pediatr Surg ISSN: 0022-3468 Impact factor: 2.545