Which of the following is used to detect mucosa in Meckel's diveiculum: March 2011: (A) Technetium-99 scan, (B) Barium meal, (C) CT scan, (D) MRI scan
Answer is A. Ans. A: Technetium-99 scan Meckel's diveiculum can be very difficult to demonstrate by contrast radiology; small bowel enema would be the most accurate investigation Technetium-99m scanning may be useful in identifying Meckel's diveiculum as a source of gastrointestinal bleeding