Computed tomography features of small bowel obstruction due to mesodiverticular band

JBR-BTR. 2014 Jan-Feb;97(1):25-7.

Abstract

Meckel's diverticulum is the most common congenital anomaly of the small intestine. Common complications related to a Meckel's diverticulum include hemorrhage, intestinal obstruction, and inflammation. Small bowel obstruction due to mesodiverticular band of Meckel's diverticulum is a rare complication. Herein, we report a case of small bowel obstruction occurring due to mesodiverticular band of a Meckel's diverticulum. The important aspect of our case is clear demonstration of the mesodiverticular band adjacent to the Meckel's diverticulum on pre-operative computed tomography (CT).

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Obstruction / diagnostic imaging*
  • Intestinal Obstruction / etiology*
  • Intestinal Obstruction / surgery
  • Intestine, Small / diagnostic imaging*
  • Intestine, Small / surgery
  • Male
  • Meckel Diverticulum / complications*
  • Meckel Diverticulum / diagnostic imaging*
  • Meckel Diverticulum / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*