Capsule Endoscopy detects Meckel's Diverticulum in a Child with Recurrent Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Meckel's diverticulum (MD) is the most common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract affecting about 2% of the populations. Gastrointestinal bleeding is a common presentation in pediatric and can be massive. The diagnosis of symptomatic MD is often difficult to make. We report on a 7-year-old boy who suffered from recurrent severe GI bleeding. He had normal upper and lower endoscopy and negative Meckel scan. Meckel's Diverticulum identification was achieved by wireless capsule endoscopy (WCE).