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Cause of "bloody" vomitus in a neonate

A
Meckel's diveiculum
B
Intussusception
C
Malrotation
D
Cholecystitis
High-Yield Explanation
Meckel&;s dieiculum may cause severe hemorrhage due to peptic ulceration. The blood is usually passed per rectum and is maroon in colour. it may cause bloody vomitus. Ref : BAILEY AND LOVE&;S SHO PRACTICE OF SURGERY,24 TH EDITION PG NO:1159

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