Sonographische Diagnose der Meckel-Divertikulitis beim Erwachsenen
A Wilhelm, C Langer, A Müller, H Becker · Zeitschrift für Gastroenterologie · 2001 · Heft 01 · S. 73-75
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Zusammenfassung
Diagnosis of an inflamed Meckel’s diverticulum by ultrasonography in an adult Meckel’s diverticulitis is a rare disease. In addition to physical examination, abdominal ultrasound can help to pinpoint the diagnosis. By presenting a case report we would like to demonstrate the typical ultrasonographic findings in acute Meckel’s diverticulitis and differentiate it from acute appendicitis. A 60-year-old patient was admitted to our hospital with the diagnosis of acute appendicitis. Abdominal ultrasound was performed and a blind ending, liquid-filled segment of small bowel in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen fo…