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Massive lower gastrointestinal bleeding due to Meckel’s diverticulum in an atypical position

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: A patient in their 60s with a medical history of hypertension, pulmonary embolism (on daily rivaroxaban), atrial fibrillation, hyperlipidemia, thyroid cancer, diabetes mellitus, and gastroesophageal reflux disease presented to the emergency department (ED) after two episodes of large-volume hematochezia. After the second episode, he experienced marked weakness, gait instability, and lower abdominal pain.

Source: Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open

DOI: 10.1136/tsaco-2025-001831

Authors: Vladislav Muldiiarov, Keely Buesing, Kevin M Kemp

Institution: University of Nebraska Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,100