Sonographic diagnosis of intussusception by meckel’s diverticulum in adult

case report

Authors

  • Rafael Rivas Hospital Florianópolis (HF)
  • Mohamed Najmeddine Hospital Florianópolis (HF)
  • Ricardo Belarmino Hospital Florianópolis (HF)
  • Juliana Ávila Hospital Florianópolis (HF)
  • Bruna Fiorio Hospital Florianópolis (HF)

Keywords:

intussusception, Meckel diverticulum, sonographic diagnosis, intussusception in adults, pseudo-kidney

Abstract

Described by FabriciusHildanus the Meckel’s diverticulum is the most common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract. The diagnosis is most common in children and about 4-20% of patients can develop complications such as intestinal obstruction, diverticulitis, bleeding, perforation and intussusception. Intussusception, although rare, is potentially serious in adults, which explains the importance of ultrasound examination to aid in early diagnosis.

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Published

2016-09-01

How to Cite

1.
Rivas R, Najmeddine M, Belarmino R, Ávila J, Fiorio B. Sonographic diagnosis of intussusception by meckel’s diverticulum in adult: case report. RBUS [Internet]. 2016 Sep. 1 [cited 2025 Jan. 18];(21):45-7. Available from: https://revistarbus.sbus.org.br/rbus/article/view/130

Issue

No. 21 (2016): Revista Brasileira de Ultrassonografia

Section

Case Report