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RESEARCH PRODUCT
Computed tomography of bowel obstruction: Tricks of the trade
Emanuele GrassedonioGianvincenzo SparaciaMassimo MidiriAntonio Lo CastoFrancesco AgnelloBruno Giuseppe GioiaGiuseppe Lo ReLudovico La GruttaMassino GaliaRoberto LagallaGiuseppe Cabibbosubject
medicine.medical_specialtyIntestinal NeoplasmHerniaColonAcute abdominal painTissue AdhesionsPhysical examinationComputed tomographyPeritoneal DiseasesBezoarsbowel pseudo-obstructionCrohn Diseasesmall bowelIntestinal NeoplasmsHumansMedicinebowel obstructionDiverticulitisDiverticulitimedicine.diagnostic_testHepatologybusiness.industryMedicine (all)Intestinal Pseudo-ObstructionGastroenterologymedicine.diseaseBezoarBowel obstructionTissue AdhesionPeritoneal DiseaseRadiologybusinessTomography X-Ray ComputedIntussusceptionIntestinal ObstructionCTHumandescription
Bowel obstruction (BO) is a frequent cause of hospitalization and surgical consultation for acute abdominal pain. It is usually suspected at physical examination, but clinical and laboratory data are often nonspecific. Thus, computed tomography plays a crucial role in a correct diagnosis of BO. Indeed, computed tomography can confirm a diagnosis of BO, and identify the location and cause of the obstruction. In this review, the computed tomography appearances of common and uncommon causes of BO and pseudo-obstruction are reviewed.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-06-21 |