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Peroral CT enterography with lactulose solution: preliminary observations.

Halil Arslan1, Omer Etlik, Mustafa Kayan

  • 1Department of Radiology, Yuzuncu Yil University Faculty of Medicine, Arastirma Hastanesi Radyoloji, Maras Cad. 65200, Van, Turkey. drhalilarslan@hotmail.com

AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology
|October 26, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Lactulose solution provides excellent small bowel distention for CT enterography. This noninvasive oral contrast agent is effective for routine abdominal imaging and CT angiography.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical imaging
  • Gastroenterology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Oral contrast agents are crucial for CT enterography.
  • Evaluating small bowel distention and wall conspicuity is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess lactulose solution as a novel oral contrast agent for peroral CT enterography.
  • To determine its efficacy in achieving adequate luminal distention and bowel wall visualization.

Main Methods:

  • Peroral CT enterography was performed using lactulose solution.
  • The study focused on evaluating the quality of small bowel distention and wall conspicuity.

Main Results:

  • Lactulose solution effectively distended the small bowel lumen.

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  • Good visualization of the bowel wall was achieved.

    • Conclusions:

    • Peroral CT enterography with lactulose solution is a simple, noninvasive method for small bowel evaluation.
    • Lactulose can serve as a negative contrast agent in routine abdominal CT, particularly for CT angiography, replacing iodinated contrast media.