Surgical Questions and Answers

Free Medical and Surgical Questions And Answers

8. How might a technetium scan be useful in the investigation of Meckel’s diverticulum?

Correct answer:

Radiolabelled technetium (99mTc) is taken up by gastric mucosa, and scintigraphy will outline the stomach and, in addition, the Meckel’s diverticulum, usually near the right iliac fossa.