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Spontaneous Hemoperitoneum Caused By a Diverticulum of the Sigmoid Colon

International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2011
The diverticulum of the sigmoid colon is relatively common in the gastrointestinal tract, with the majority of cases being asymptomatic. A non-traumatic hemoperitoneum secondary to colonic diverticulum is very rare.
Bong Hyeon Kye, Hyung Jin Kim, Joo Hee Yoon, Dong Choon Park, Sung Jong Lee
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Meckel's Diverticulum in Crohn's Disease

Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology, 2001
Meckel's diverticulum is a congenital abnormality of the distal ileum associated with failed vitelline duct closure. Detailed pathological studies have estimated its frequency to be about 2% of the general population, and it has been anecdotally recorded
Hugh J Freeman
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Significant bleeding from Meckel’s diverticulum after blunt abdominal trauma: a case report

Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2018
Background Meckel’s diverticulum, with an incidence of 2%, is the most common congenital anomaly in the gastrointestinal tract. Its main complications are perforation, obstruction, and bleeding. A few studies have reported that blunt abdominal trauma may
Sharfuddin Chowdhury, Abdullah Maher Alenazi, Yam Alwi Alharthi   +2 more
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Pathophysiology of Colon Diverticulum

Korean Journal of Medicine, 2013
Although the pathogenesis of diverticulum remains unclear, traditionally it has been thought to result from structural abnormalities of the colonic wall, deficiencies of dietary fiber, or disordered intestinal motility. More recently, new pathophysiologic factors including inflammation, gut flora, neurotransmitters, visceral hypersensitivity, and ...
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Introducing Novel Surgical Clinical Correlations Into an Undergraduate Medical Anatomy Course

Clinical Anatomy, Volume 38, Issue 8, Page 852-860, November 2025.
ABSTRACT Anatomy education is a hallmark of many preclinical medical school curricula, but students are often unable to identify the clinical relevance of anatomy and its applications. Vertical curricula that integrate clinical concepts into the preclinical basic science years and vice versa have been shown to benefit student learning and increase ...
Liam McLoughlin, Theofano Zoumpou, George P. Holan, Bao‐Ngoc Nasri, Daniel B. Jones, Jeremy J. Grachan   +5 more
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Rectal bleeding in children [PDF]

, 2017
Rectal bleeding is quite common in children. Often the bleeding is self-limiting. Rectal polyps are very important cause of rectal bleeding.
Bhattacharya, S. K. (Sujit), Choudhury, T. K. (Tamal)   +1 more
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Urgent X‐Rays in Children With Unexplained Haematemesis Help Rule Out Button Battery Ingestion

Acta Paediatrica, Volume 114, Issue 11, Page 2798-2805, November 2025.
ABSTRACT Aim The ingestion of foreign bodies, particularly button batteries, is a significant concern in paediatric care, especially in children under 4 years of age. This study aims to review unwitnessed button battery ingestion in infants and toddlers, considering the serious complications and the higher risk in children under 2 years old.
Malni Irene, Marin Maura, Barbi Egidio, Amaddeo Alessandro   +3 more
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Laparoscopic-assisted resection of a giant colonic diverticulum: a case report

Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2009
Introduction Diverticular disease of the colon is a common benign condition. The majority of patients with diverticular disease are asymptomatic and are managed non-operatively, however complications such as perforation, bleeding, fistulation and ...
Collin Jacqueline E, Atwal Gurprit SS, Dunn William K, Acheson Austin G   +3 more
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Laparoscopic duodenojejunostomy for superior mesenteric artery syndrome in a 13 year-old boy

Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 2021
Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome is a rare condition in which the third portion of the duodenum is compressed between the SMA anteriorly and the aorta posteriorly. The resulting duodenal obstruction is often due to rapid weight loss and commonly
James M. Prieto, Jonathan L. Halbach, Romeo C. Ignacio, David A. Lazar   +3 more
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Meckel's diverticulitis due to actinomycosis

, 2007
The patient was 36 years old female admitted due to periumbilical pain and anorexia since about 24 h prior to hospitalization. She underwent laparotomy with impression of acute appendicitis.
Arya, B., Azarhoush, R., Golalipour, M.J.   +2 more
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