Hallazgos radiológicos en enfermedad diverticular del tracto digestivo

Abstract

Introducción: Meckel's diverticulum (MD), which was first described in 1650 by Fabricus Heldanos, is named after Johann Friedrich Meckel, who, in 1809, identified its embryonic origin. DM occurs when the involution of the omphalomesenteric duct does not occur and represents the most common congenital malformation of the digestive system, with an incidence of 1-2% in the population. Most DM are asymptomatic and are usually discovered incidentally during surgeries or autopsies. Objective: Identify the radiological characteristics in the diagnosis of diverticular disease to perform early detection through imaging studies. Methodology: Descriptive study with a logical deductive method, through the review of scientific articles, through a bibliographic review compiled from high-impact digital repositories such as PUBMED, ELSEIVER, GOOGLE ESCOLAR in the last 5 years. Conclusión: Diverticulitis is usually seen primarily as a disorder that affects the area outside the intestinal lumen. Computed tomography (CT) provides the advantage of being able to evaluate both the intestine and the mesentery, with a sensitivity ranging between 69% and 98% and a specificity ranging between 75% and 100%. Keywords: colon diverticular disease, Meckel's diverticulum, computed tomography.