Angioembolisation of a Bleeding Meckel's Diverticulum

J Gastrointest Surg. 2015 Dec;19(12):2286-7. doi: 10.1007/s11605-015-2938-5. Epub 2015 Sep 15.

Abstract

We describe the diagnosis of an adult who presented with hematochezia. This was investigated and found to be from a bleeding Meckel's diverticulum. As this condition is rare in adults, there is no consensus regarding the optimal mode of management. We propose the use of angioembolisation in the diagnostic and therapeutic management of this condition. Our case showed that this strategy is indeed feasible and can achieve good short-term control, allowing for definitive surgery in an elective setting.

Keywords: Angioembolisation; Lower gastrointestinal bleed; Meckel’s diverticulum; Occult bleeding.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Elective Surgical Procedures
  • Embolization, Therapeutic*
  • Endovascular Procedures*
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / diagnostic imaging
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Meckel Diverticulum / diagnostic imaging
  • Meckel Diverticulum / surgery*
  • Radiography