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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Radiology
  • Pediatric Surgery

Background:

  • Meckel's diverticulum is the most common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract.
  • Complications include gastrointestinal bleeding, intussusception, bowel obstruction, and diverticulitis, frequently leading to misdiagnosis.
  • Imaging is vital for early diagnosis, characterization, and treatment decisions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the literature and current radiological practices for diagnosing and managing Meckel's diverticulum and its complications.
  • To emphasize the imaging characteristics of various complications, their mimickers, and pathological correlations.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of Meckel's diverticulum diagnosis and management.
  • Analysis of current radiological practices and imaging modalities.
  • Emphasis on imaging features of complications and differential diagnoses.

Main Results:

  • Meckel's diverticulum presents with diverse imaging findings across modalities.
  • Accurate diagnosis relies on understanding anatomy, embryology, and clinical presentations.
  • Imaging aids in differentiating complications from mimickers.

Conclusions:

  • Comprehensive knowledge of Meckel's diverticulum and its complications is essential for abdominal imaging specialists.
  • Radiological assessment is critical for timely and accurate diagnosis and management.
  • Understanding imaging nuances improves patient outcomes by reducing misdiagnosis.