Meckel’s Diverticulum: A Rare Entity with Diverse Presentations in Neonatal Age Meckle’s Diverticulum In Neonates
Iranian Journal of Pediatric Surgery,
Vol. 8 No. 1 (2022),
26 December 2021
,
Page 65-69
https://doi.org/10.22037/irjps.v8i1.31056
Abstract
Meckel’s diverticulum (MD) is a common occurrence in pediatric population but it rarely presents in the neonatal period and when it does,it may have a range of presentations. We present two cases, one of which was a preterm newborn and had bleeding per rectum, while other had volvulus of MD.
- Diverticulum
- Newborn
- Neonate
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