Massive Gastrointestinal Bleeding From Meckelʼs Diverticulum in a 91-Year-Old Man

Congenital Anomalies of the Gastrointestinal Tract Diagnosed in Adulthood—Diagnosis and Management

“…Occasionally, it may cause massive lower gastrointestinal bleeding in adults, as several case reports describe in the literature. 77,84 However, it occurs less often than obstruction. Yamaguchi et al 79 , in a series comprising almost 50% adults, showed hemorrhage as being less common than obstruction at a rate of approximately 5:1 (54%:12%).…”

A rare case of acute abdomen in an adult: spontaneous Meckel’s diverticulum perforation

“…These findings were exacerbated after perforation and abdominal symptoms may progress. Many complications occur such as massive gastrointestinal hemorrhage [8], cecal volvulus [9], ileus [10], subphrenic abscess [11], small bowel torsion due to MD [12], and perforation, as in our case and in the literature. The mortality rate is reported to be between 1.6% and 7.7% [13].…”

“…In adults, melena can be seen with abdominal pain [17]. There are cases reported in the literature that cause massive gastrointestinal bleeding [8]. Bleeding is mainly due to the ectopic tissue of the diverticula.…”

Embolization of a Life-Threatening Hemorrhage from Meckel's Diverticulum in an Adult

“…The major complications include ulceration, hemorrhage, intestinal obstruction (or intussusception), and neoplasm (1,2). Of these, hemorrhage from Meckel's diverticulum is common in children but relatively rare in adults (3,4). Only a few cases have been reported (3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8).…”

“…Of these, hemorrhage from Meckel's diverticulum is common in children but relatively rare in adults (3,4). Only a few cases have been reported (3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8). Accordingly, Meckel's diverticulum is usually overlooked as a possible cause of lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage in adults.…”