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Emergency laparotomy revealed a strangulated Meckel's diverticulum with ileal necrosis, requiring segmental bowel resection. The postoperative course was complicated by refractory septic shock, septic cardiomyopathy, and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome, necessitating advanced support including mechanical ventilation, continuous renal replacement therapy, and plasma exchange.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This case highlights the potential for rapid clinical deterioration in children with surgically correctable abdominal pathologies that initially appear benign. Recognizing red flags-such as rapid systemic toxicity, disproportionate metabolic acidosis, and abdominal distension-is essential to prompt immediate surgical evaluation and prevent catastrophic outcomes.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.3389\/fped.2026.1740773","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,6,9]],"date-time":"2026-06-09T04:29:51Z","timestamp":1780979391000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3389\/crossmark-policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Case Report: Complicated Meckel\u2018s diverticulum masquerading as gastroenteritis: a near-fatal presentation in a toddler"],"prefix":"10.3389","volume":"14","author":[{"given":"Zhijiang","family":"Zhou","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Pediatric Emergency and Intensive Care Unit, Guiyang Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital","place":["Guiyang, 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