A Case of Intussuscepted Meckle’s Diverticulum Diagnosed Through Computed Tomography
Abstract
Meckle’s diverticulum, the commonest congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract, can become the leading point
of intestinal intussusception. However, the precise pre-operative diagnosis can be difficult. We report here a case of a 15-year
old boy with acute abdomen in whom intussuscepted Meckle’s diverticulum was diagnosed pre-operatively by CT scan. We
conclude that CT scan is a safe, non-invasive tool to diagnose this condition before surgery and can improve outcome,
especially in the acute abdomen with doubtful diagnosis.
Keywords: Meckle’s diverticulum, intussusception, Computed Tomography
of intestinal intussusception. However, the precise pre-operative diagnosis can be difficult. We report here a case of a 15-year
old boy with acute abdomen in whom intussuscepted Meckle’s diverticulum was diagnosed pre-operatively by CT scan. We
conclude that CT scan is a safe, non-invasive tool to diagnose this condition before surgery and can improve outcome,
especially in the acute abdomen with doubtful diagnosis.
Keywords: Meckle’s diverticulum, intussusception, Computed Tomography
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