Endoscopy 2002; 34(12): 1018-1020
DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-35850
Case Report
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Wireless Capsule Endoscopic Detection of Meckel’s Diverticulum after Nondiagnostic Surgery

M.  Mylonaki1 , D.  MacLean1 , A.  Fritscher-Ravens1 , P.  Swain1
  • 1Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel, London, United Kingdom
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Publication History

Submitted: 25 April 2002

Accepted after Revision: 19 July 2002

Publication Date:
02 December 2002 (online)

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A patient aged 26 was investigated for recurrent severe gastrointestinal bleeding. Over a 4-year period, he was transfused more than 400 units of blood. Multiple investigations included three negative Meckel's scans. A right hemicolectomy for supposed angiodysplasia failed to control his bleeding. Wireless capsule endoscopy demonstrated the presence of a Meckel's diverticulum. At a repeat laparotomy, the ulcerated Meckel's diverticulum was identified and resected. The patient had no further bleeding and had a normal haemoglobin level on repeat blood tests up to 12 months after surgical excision of the diverticulum.

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P. Swain, M.D.

Endoscopy Unit, Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel

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