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Multidetector row CT of the small bowel
Michael A Patak1, Koenraad J Mortele, Pablo R Ros
1Department of Radiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA. mpatak@partners.org
Radiologic Clinics of North America
|October 29, 2005
Summary
Multidetector row CT (MDCT) is now the preferred imaging method for small bowel evaluation. Its speed and precision enable accurate diagnosis and staging of common small bowel diseases.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Gastroenterology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Multidetector row CT (MDCT) is increasingly utilized for routine small bowel imaging.
- MDCT offers thin collimation and rapid scanning for comprehensive abdominal coverage.
- The technique allows for multiple contrast enhancement phases during a single breath-hold.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the role of MDCT in the diagnosis and staging of small bowel diseases.
- To highlight MDCT's potential as a first-line diagnostic tool for small bowel pathology.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing MDCT with thin collimation and fast scanning.
- Administering intravenous contrast for multiple enhancement phases.
- Assessing diagnostic performance in identifying and staging common small bowel diseases.
Main Results:
- MDCT effectively identifies and stages most common small bowel diseases.
- The technique demonstrates high sensitivity and specificity for small bowel pathology.
- MDCT is readily available and safe for clinical use.
Conclusions:
- MDCT is revolutionizing the diagnosis of small bowel disease.
- It is emerging as the primary imaging modality for small bowel conditions.
- MDCT's capabilities make it a suitable front-line diagnostic method.