children s health issues
Meckel Diverticulum
Diagnosis of Meckel Diverticulum
For bleeding, Meckel scan, video capsule endoscopy, and enteroscopy For pain, computed tomography (CT) It is often difficult for doctors to diagnose a Meckel diverticulum. If doctors think bleeding from the rectum is caused by a Meckel diverticulum, they do an imaging study called a Meckel Scan . In this study, a small amount of a harmless radioactive substance is given by vein (intravenously). The substance is picked up by cells in the diverticulum, which can then be seen using a radiation-sensing camera. Children who have abdominal pain often undergo a Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Digestive Tract , which can help doctors diagnose a diverticulum and other causes of pain. Doctors may also take x-rays of the abdomen. 