Computed tomography of bowel obstruction: tricks of the trade. (December 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Galia, Massimo; Agnello, Francesco; La Grutta, Ludovico; Lo Re, Giuseppe; Cabibbo, Giuseppe; Grassedonio, Emanuele; Gioia, Bruno Giuseppe; Sparacia, Gianvincenzo; Lo Casto, Antonio; Lagalla, Roberto; Midiri, Massimo
• Is Part Of: Expert review of gastroenterology & hepatology. Volume 9:Number 8(2015)
• Page Start: 1115
• Page End: 1125
• Publication Date: 2015-12
• Subjects: bowel obstruction -- bowel pseudo-obstruction -- Colon -- CT -- small bowel; Gastroenterology -- Periodicals; Liver -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.3
• DOI: 10.1586/17474124.2015.1051030
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1747-4124

Abstract

Abstract : 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.