Arteriographic Demonstration of Bleeding from Meckel's Diverticulum

Abstract

Selective mesenteric arteriography demonstrated a Meckel's diverticulum as the cause of bleeding in a boy, aged 17, admitted with brisk rectal haemorrhage. The case illustrates the utility of selective mesenteric arteriography in cases of gastrointestinal bleeding, where the lesion is beyond the range of endoscopy.

Key-words:

• Arteriography
• haermorrhage
• gastrointestinal
• Meckel's diverticulum