Technetium 99m pertechnetate imaging in diagnosis of Meckel's diverticulum

Abstract

Abdominal imaging after i.v. injection of 99Tc(m) pertechnetate is a simple, safe, and noninvasive diagnostic procedure to show ectopic gastric mucosa, which is present in most cases of symptomatic Meckel's diverticulum. It was performed in 13 infants and children suspected of having a Meckel's diverticulum, mainly because of unexplained rectal bleeding. 2 or the 3 proven Meckel's were correctly identified by scintiscanning, while meticulous contrast x ray studies were negative in each case. It is concluded that abdominal imaging is useful in the preoperative diagnosis of symptomatic Meckel's diverticulum.