LAPAROSCOPY IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF BLEEDING MECKELS-DIVERTICULUM

A rare case of bleeding Meckel's diverticulum in an adult, in which Tc -99m pertechnetate scan, mesenteric angiography, and barium examinatio n failed to establish the diagnosis, is presented. The diagnosis was m ade by laparoscopy, and a laparoscopically assisted resection was carr ied out with a smooth postoperative course, early discharge from the h ospital, and rapid return to work.