Question-255

A 4 year old child with history of recurrent abdominal pain since 2 years.During this episode pain shifted left flank.What will lead to diagnosis?


a ultrasound at time of pain
b Erect and supine abdominal x-ray
c barium meal and follw through

I think c is correct answer.

C .The reason is Meckel's Diverticulum


Investigations are tailored to the requirements of the individual patient and barium studies and ultrasonography are sometimes employed in all these situations to clarify equivocal findings or as less invasive investigations in paediatric patients.

One study reported the use of wireless capsule endoscopy to detect Meckel's diverticulum in children.[6]
http://www.patient.co.uk/doctor/Meckel's-Diverticulum.htm