The role of CT in the diagnosis of small bowel obstruction: a case and literature review.
In cases of suspected small bowel obstruction, CT may confirm the diagnosis and demonstrate the cause of obstruction, preventing a delay in surgical treatment. This article reviews several recent cases which demonstrate the utility of CT in this clinical scenario. Also, a review of literature suggests that CT may have a role in differentiating simple from strangulated small bowel obstruction.
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Integris Bass Baptist Hospital, Enid, Okla., USA.
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McCune
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D000293:Adolescent; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006553:Hernia, Obturator / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D007421:Intestine, Small; D008297:Male; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed