title: Giant Meckel's diverticulum. A cause of intestinal obstruction.
abstract: Giant Meckel's diverticula are more likely to cause obstruction than bleeding. In neonates, this is commonly due to volvulus; in adults, it is usually due to adhesions and a mass effect. A lateral view of the abdomen following barium studies can be helpful. This entity should be included in the differential diagnosis of intestinal obstruction, especially incomplete, intermittent, and chronic forms.
mesh_terms: D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D004241:Diverticulum, Colon / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography