Abstract
Despite the availability and wide use of modern imaging techniques, the diagnosis of Meckel's diverticulum is difficult. The signs and symptoms vary from none to those of an acute abdomen or gastrointestinal bleeding. Findings on physical examination may be inconsistent because of the variable location of the diverticulum, and bleeding may occur with no appreciable physical findings. Finally, small diverticula are often concealed by overlying small- bowel loops on routine small-bowel barium studies. The purposes of this article are to review the use of available techniques for the imaging diagnosis of Meckel's diverticulum, to discuss the relative advantages and indications for the various procedures, and to emphasize the role each plays in specific clinical circumstances. The embryology, anatomy, and clinical presentation of Meckel's diverticulum are also briefly discussed.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 567-573 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | American Journal of Roentgenology |
| Volume | 166 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Publication status | Published - Mar 1996 |
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- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
- Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
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Meckel's diverticulum : Imaging diagnosis. / Rossi, Plinio; Gourtsoyiannis, Nicholas; Bezzi, Mario; Raptopoulos, Vassilios; Massa, Rita; Capanna, Giovanni; Pedicini, Vittorio; Coe, Manuela.
In: American Journal of Roentgenology, Vol. 166, No. 3, 03.1996, p. 567-573.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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AU - Rossi, Plinio
AU - Gourtsoyiannis, Nicholas
AU - Bezzi, Mario
AU - Raptopoulos, Vassilios
AU - Massa, Rita
AU - Capanna, Giovanni
AU - Pedicini, Vittorio
AU - Coe, Manuela
PY - 1996/3
Y1 - 1996/3
N2 - Despite the availability and wide use of modern imaging techniques, the diagnosis of Meckel's diverticulum is difficult. The signs and symptoms vary from none to those of an acute abdomen or gastrointestinal bleeding. Findings on physical examination may be inconsistent because of the variable location of the diverticulum, and bleeding may occur with no appreciable physical findings. Finally, small diverticula are often concealed by overlying small- bowel loops on routine small-bowel barium studies. The purposes of this article are to review the use of available techniques for the imaging diagnosis of Meckel's diverticulum, to discuss the relative advantages and indications for the various procedures, and to emphasize the role each plays in specific clinical circumstances. The embryology, anatomy, and clinical presentation of Meckel's diverticulum are also briefly discussed.
AB - Despite the availability and wide use of modern imaging techniques, the diagnosis of Meckel's diverticulum is difficult. The signs and symptoms vary from none to those of an acute abdomen or gastrointestinal bleeding. Findings on physical examination may be inconsistent because of the variable location of the diverticulum, and bleeding may occur with no appreciable physical findings. Finally, small diverticula are often concealed by overlying small- bowel loops on routine small-bowel barium studies. The purposes of this article are to review the use of available techniques for the imaging diagnosis of Meckel's diverticulum, to discuss the relative advantages and indications for the various procedures, and to emphasize the role each plays in specific clinical circumstances. The embryology, anatomy, and clinical presentation of Meckel's diverticulum are also briefly discussed.
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