What is the most common symptom of Meckel diverticulum observed in children?

a. Constipation
b. Vomiting
c. Rectal bleeding
d. Ascites

ANS: C
Although most Meckel diverticuli are asymptomatic, the most common symptom is painless rectal bleeding. Intestinal obstruction, intussusception, and volvulus can occur, more commonly in adults. Meckel diverticuli is not associated with constipation, vomiting, or ascites.

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