CT enteroclysis in incomplete small bowel obstruction.
The timing of surgical intervention as well as the optimal method of radiologic investigation for patients with incomplete, open loop small bowel obstruction has changed over the past two decades. This review focuses on the role of computed tomographic enteroclysis in the evaluation of patients with suspected small bowel obstruction. The technique of examination is described and an overview of its clinical applications and imaging controversy are presented.
Department of Radiology, Indiana University Hospital, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA.
Marc D
MD
Kohli
Dean D T
DD
Maglinte
D003287:Contrast Media; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*
D003287:Contrast Media