Meckelīs Diverticulum Study

            This procedure allows the detection of a bleeding diverticulum containing gastric mucosa, by means of  99m Tc pertechnectate. Sensitivity is around 85% and specificity 95%. False positives may be due to tumors, intussusception, arterio-venous malformations, activity in the kidneys. The presentation will include comment on:

             

-  Radiotracer - Clinical Applications
-  Study Protocol - Essential Anatomy
-  Normal Images - Report Items

    

 

References:

Dolezal J, Vizda J. Experiences with detection of the ectopic gastric mucosa by means of Tc-99m pertechnetate disodium scintigraphy in children with lower gastrointestinal bleeding. Eur J Pediatr Surg. 2008 Aug;18(4):258-60.

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