title: Multiplanar reconstruction in adult intussusception: case report and literature review.
abstract: We describe the use of computed tomography (CT) with multiplanar reconstruction (MPR) in positive diagnosis of a case of enteric intussusception in an adult. To our knowledge, there have been no previous reports of the use of MPR in this setting. Intussusception in adults is an uncommon cause of bowel obstruction that usually presents with non-specific symptoms. An underlying lesion is found in most cases. Multiplanar reconstruction should be used to confirm the diagnosis of intussusception when suspected on axial views, and should increase the yield of positive diagnoses when used in the assessment of a complex abdominal mass involving the bowel.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Goulbourn Valley Health, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia. drdawes@bigpond.com
authors.forename: Laughlin C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Dawes
authors.forename: Roland
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Hunt
authors.forename: James K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Wong
authors.forename: Stuart
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Begg
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007077:Ileal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D007078:Ileal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D007443:Intussusception / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008067:Lipoma / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed