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[CT evaluation of infectious colitis].

Noriyuki Horiki1, Masataka Maruyama, Yoshiyuki Fujita

  • 1Division of Gastroenterology, St. Luke's International Hospital.

Nihon Shokakibyo Gakkai Zasshi = the Japanese Journal of Gastro-Enterology
|September 17, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Computed tomography (CT) aids in diagnosing infectious colitis, a gastrointestinal disease. CT findings, while non-specific, help identify severe cases and guide treatment for patients with abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Radiology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Infectious colitis presents with severe abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea.
  • Accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the utility of computed tomography (CT) in diagnosing infectious colitis.
  • To correlate CT findings with specific causative organisms.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 34 patients with infectious colitis.
  • Emergency CT scans and colonoscopies were performed.
  • Identification of causative pathogens including Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella, and Campylobacter.

Main Results:

  • Intestinal wall thickening (>10 mm) was observed in the ascending colon in various infectious colitis cases.

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  • Marked thickening (>20 mm) and pelvic ascites were noted in patients with E. coli O157:H7 infection.
  • Ascites was also present in some cases of Salmonella and Campylobacter colitis.

    • Conclusions:

    • CT findings in infectious colitis are non-specific.
    • Recognizing CT patterns associated with specific pathogens like E. coli O157:H7 aids in diagnosis and treatment.
    • CT is a valuable tool for evaluating patients with severe gastrointestinal symptoms suggestive of infectious colitis.