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R T Prall1, M P Bannon, A E Bharucha

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA.

The American Journal of Gastroenterology
|January 5, 2002
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Meckel's diverticulum, a rare cause of abdominal pain, can lead to small bowel obstruction. Computed tomography (CT) scans are valuable for diagnosing this condition when initial radiographs are normal.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Abdominal Surgery
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Meckel's diverticulum is an infrequent cause of acute abdominal pain and small bowel obstruction in adults.
  • Early diagnosis is crucial for effective management and preventing complications.

Observation:

  • A case is presented of a 31-year-old male with symptoms of recurrent vomiting and abdominal pain.
  • Initial abdominal radiographs did not reveal the cause of the patient's distress.

Findings:

  • Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen identified multiple fluid-filled, dilated ileal loops with distal collapse, indicative of Meckel's diverticulum.
  • The diagnosis was confirmed post-CT imaging, as it was not suspected initially.

Implications:

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  • CT imaging can be a critical tool for diagnosing Meckel's diverticulum when suspected.
  • This case highlights the utility of advanced imaging in identifying uncommon causes of abdominal pathologies.