Massive haematemesis and melaena from a Meckel's diverticulum.
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A case of Meckel's diverticulum in a middle-aged man presenting acutely with haematemesis and melaena is reported. Such a presentation has not to our knowledge been previously reported in this age group.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Postgraduate medical journal
دوره 59 698 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1983