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Imaging of the postsurgical small bowel.

John C Lappas¹

¹Department of Radiology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA. jlappas@iupui.edu

Radiologic Clinics of North America

|March 28, 2003

Summary

Postoperative small bowel imaging is crucial for diagnosing complications after surgery. Understanding surgical anatomy and utilizing imaging modalities like CT enteroclysis optimize patient assessment and treatment.

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Radiology
Surgical Anatomy

Background:

The small bowel undergoes diverse surgical procedures for various diseases.
Surgical complexity varies, impacting postoperative morbidity.
Understanding anatomical changes post-surgery is vital for complication evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the importance of imaging in assessing postoperative small bowel.
To emphasize the collaboration between surgeons and radiologists.
To review imaging techniques for small bowel surgeries and transplantation.

Main Methods:

Review of small bowel contrast studies, including enteroclysis and CT enteroclysis.
Discussion of CT imaging for postoperative abnormalities.
Exploration of imaging's role in small bowel transplantation.

Main Results:

Familiarity with altered anatomy aids in diagnosing early and late complications.
Coordinated clinical suspicion and imaging modalities optimize diagnosis.
Specific imaging techniques are suited for different surgical reconstructions.

Conclusions:

Diagnostic imaging is essential for managing postoperative small bowel complications.
CT enteroclysis and CT imaging are primary modalities for postoperative assessment.
The role of imaging in small bowel transplantation is continuously evolving.

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