Ileocecal resection for massive rectal bleeding due to Yersinia enterocolitica: a case report and review of the literature.

Introduction: Massive gastrointestinal bleeding is an emergency that can sometimes require immediate surgery. We report the first case, to the best of our knowledge, of massive rectal bleeding due to Yersinia enterocolitica, requiring ileocecal resection.

Case Presentation: A 41-year-old North African woman was admitted to our emergency department for massive rectal bleeding.