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A Case of Intussuscepted Meckle's Diverticulum Diagnosed Through Computed Tomography Scan of the Abdomen

Khaled Moghazy1, Hind El-Seif, Yasser Al-Jehani

  • 1Department of Radiology.

International Journal of Health Sciences
|April 9, 2011
PubMed

Insights

Meckel's diverticulum, a common congenital anomaly, can cause intussusception. CT scans accurately diagnose this condition pre-operatively, improving surgical outcomes for acute abdomen cases.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Meckel's diverticulum is the most frequent congenital abnormality of the gastrointestinal tract.
  • It can act as the lead point for intestinal intussusception, a serious condition.
  • Pre-operative diagnosis of intussusception caused by Meckel's diverticulum is often challenging.

Observation:

  • A case report of a 15-year-old male presenting with acute abdomen is described.
  • The patient was diagnosed with intussusception due to an intussuscepted Meckel's diverticulum prior to surgery.
  • Computed tomography (CT) scan was the key diagnostic tool used.

Findings:

  • CT scan successfully identified the intussuscepted Meckel's diverticulum in a pediatric patient.
  • The diagnosis was confirmed pre-operatively, allowing for timely surgical planning.
  • This highlights the utility of CT in diagnosing this specific cause of intussusception.

Implications:

  • CT scan is a safe and non-invasive method for diagnosing intussusception secondary to Meckel's diverticulum.
  • Accurate pre-operative diagnosis can significantly improve patient outcomes, particularly in emergency settings.
  • This diagnostic approach is valuable for managing acute abdomen with uncertain etiology.
Keywords:
Computed TomographyMeckle’s diverticulumintussusception

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