BWH emergency radiology-surgical correlation: torsion of Meckel's diverticulum

Emerg Radiol. 2015 Oct;22(5):605-7. doi: 10.1007/s10140-015-1313-x. Epub 2015 Apr 17.

Abstract

We present the radiologic findings and intraoperative correlation of a torsed Meckel's diverticulum leading to small-bowel obstruction in a 65-year-old male without prior abdominal surgery. As this is a rare entity and difficult to diagnose, an understanding of the clinical presentation and radiologic findings correlated with this pathology can help to expedite diagnosis and treatment.

Keywords: CT; Meckel’s diverticula; Small-bowel obstruction; Surgery; Torsion.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Contrast Media
  • Gangrene / diagnostic imaging*
  • Gangrene / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy
  • Male
  • Meckel Diverticulum / diagnostic imaging*
  • Meckel Diverticulum / surgery*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*
  • Torsion Abnormality / diagnostic imaging*
  • Torsion Abnormality / surgery*

Substances

  • Contrast Media