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Diagnosis of Meckel diverticulum by sodium pertechnetate /sup 99m/Tc scan

Journal Article · · J. Am. Med. Assoc., v. 235, no. 14, pp. 1471-1472
OSTI ID:4042705
Meckel diverticulum was diagnosed preoperatively as the cause of recurrent rectal bleeding in a 2-year-old child by means of a sodium pertechnetate Tc 99m scan. Although false-negative scans have been reported to occur in approximately 50 percent of all cases of Meckel diverticulum, the procedure should be considered in any case of unexplained, painless rectal bleeding, especially in pediatric patients.
Research Organization:
Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC
NSA Number:
NSA-33-029903
OSTI ID:
4042705
Journal Information:
J. Am. Med. Assoc., v. 235, no. 14, pp. 1471-1472, Journal Name: J. Am. Med. Assoc., v. 235, no. 14, pp. 1471-1472; ISSN JAMAA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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