Severe lower gastrointestinal bleeding in a 25-year-old patient.

Authors

  • D. Ruiz-Clavijo
  • I. Fernández-Urién
  • J.J. Vila
  • S. Goñi
  • B. González de la Higuera Carnicer
  • A. Martínez Echeverría

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23938/ASSN.0108

Keywords:

Divertículo de Meckel. Hemorragia digestiva. Laparotomía.

Abstract

Lower gastrointestinal bleeding refers to blood loss originating from a site distal to the ligament of Treitz. The etiology varies depending on the age of patients. Excluding benign anorectal pathology in children and young people, Meckel's diverticulum, juvenile polyps and inflammatory bowel disease are the main causes. Meckel's diverticulum is the most common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract, being present in about 2% of the general population. Most Meckel's diverticulum are asymptomatic and are diagnosed incidentally. About the risk of complications is 4-6%, being bleeding one of them.

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Published

2012-12-30

How to Cite

Ruiz-Clavijo, D., Fernández-Urién, I., Vila, J., Goñi, S., González de la Higuera Carnicer, B., & Martínez Echeverría, A. (2012). Severe lower gastrointestinal bleeding in a 25-year-old patient. Anales Del Sistema Sanitario De Navarra, 35(3), 517–520. https://doi.org/10.23938/ASSN.0108

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