Turk J Gastroenterol
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Turk J Gastroenterol · Apr 2014
Review Case ReportsMeckel's diverticulum detected by computed tomographic enterography: report of 3 cases and review of the literature.
Meckel's diverticulum is a common anomaly of the small intestine and occasionally presents as obscure gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Before operation, it is difficult to diagnose by imaging, especially in adults. Conventional abdominal computed tomography and endoscopy have limitations for the diagnosis of Meckel's diverticulum. ⋯ However, outpouching structures of the distal ileum with enhancement were detected by computed tomographic enterography. All patients underwent small bowel segmental resection. Meckel's diverticulum was confirmed by histopathology of the resected ileum segment, and the type of heterotopic tissue was gastric mucosa.