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Bleeding Meckel's diverticulum diagnosis: an unusual indication for computed tomography
1Clinic of Digestive Surgery, Hôpital Cantonal Universitaire de Genève, 24 rue Micheli-du-Crest, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland.
Abdominal Imaging
|November 25, 2003
Summary
Diagnosing Meckel
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Meckel's diverticulum (MD) complications are challenging to diagnose.
- Arteriography and radionuclide scans are standard for diagnosing MD bleeding.
Observation:
- A young patient presented with massive gastrointestinal hemorrhage.
- Initial arteriographies were negative for bleeding.
Findings:
- Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) successfully diagnosed MD bleeding preoperatively.
- CT proved effective when arteriography failed.
Implications:
- Contrast-enhanced CT can be a valuable tool for diagnosing Meckel's diverticulum bleeding.
- This case highlights CT's potential role in difficult diagnostic scenarios.