title: [Methodologic optimization of computerized tomography diagnosis of the large intestine].
abstract: Examination of the intestine by computed tomography can supply additional information on diseases of the intestinal wall. However, the successful interpretation of the bowel wall by CT requires a special technique by which normal structures are opacified, identified and not mistaken for abnormal masses. The rectal administration of water improves the visualisation of the bowel wall and the diagnostic accuracy. This safe, reliable and acceptable method for opacifying the colon and rectum is described. Its value is demonstrated by means of normal and pathological examples.
authors.affiliation: Strahleninstitut, Städtischen Kliniken Darmstadt.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Gaa
authors.forename: H K
authors.initials: HK
authors.lastname: Deininger
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*
vernacular_title: Methodische Optimierung der computertomographischen Dickdarmdiagnostik.