Complicated Course of Meckel's Diverticulum as a Cause of Chronic Iron Deficiency Anemia
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چکیده
The paper focuses on a clinical case of complicated course Meckel's diverticulum in 27-year-old patient; the disease was manifested by signs iron deficiency anemia, without overt or latent bleeding. A brief review literature presents major features and potential complications diverticulum. Special attention is paid to specific diagnostic options. authors discuss need for surgical removal uncomplicated
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Vestnik of Experimental and Clinical Surgery
سال: 2023
ISSN: ['2070-478X', '2409-143X']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.18499/2070-478x-2023-16-1-80-85