title: Radiological features of Meckel's diverticulum and its complications.
abstract: Meckel's diverticulum is the most common congenital abnormality of the small bowel. The majority of patients with this anomaly will remain asymptomatic; however, several complications may occur, including obstruction, intussusception, perforation, diverticulitis, and gastrointestinal haemorrhage. These complications may produce a variety of different clinical features and radiological appearances. The purpose of this article is to review the potential imaging manifestations of Meckel's diverticulum and its complications and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the imaging techniques available.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals, Nottingham, UK. pthurley@doctors.org.uk
authors.forename: P D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Thurley
authors.forename: K E
authors.initials: KE
authors.lastname: Halliday
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Somers
authors.forename: W I
authors.initials: WI
authors.lastname: Al-Daraji
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ilyas
authors.forename: N J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Broderick
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D053704:Capsule Endoscopy / Q000379:methods; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003287:Contrast Media; D004733:Enema; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D008467:Meckel Diverticulum / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008638:Mesenteric Arteries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods; D014463:Ultrasonography; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media