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Computed tomographic findings in bowel ischemia.

C Pérez1, J Llauger, J Puig

  • 1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain.

Gastrointestinal Radiology
|January 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Computed tomography (CT) can identify ischemic bowel lesions by detecting abnormalities like thickened bowel walls and intramural gas. Consider CT for abdominal pain of unknown origin to diagnose bowel ischemia.

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Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Abdominal Imaging

Background:

  • Ischemic bowel lesions pose a diagnostic challenge.
  • Early detection is crucial for patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the role of computed tomography (CT) in diagnosing ischemic bowel lesions.
  • To identify CT findings indicative of bowel ischemia.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 11 patients with suspected ischemic bowel lesions.
  • Review of computed tomography (CT) scans performed before surgical or autopsy confirmation.

Main Results:

  • CT revealed thickened bowel walls in 10 patients.
  • Other common findings included post-contrast enhancement (9), dilated fluid-filled bowel (9), intramural gas (8), intramural low attenuation zones (5), and free intraperitoneal fluid (5).

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Conclusions:

  • Computed tomography (CT) demonstrates significant utility in the preoperative evaluation of ischemic bowel.
  • CT findings such as thickened bowel wall, intramural gas, and fluid-filled bowel warrant consideration for bowel ischemia in patients with unexplained abdominal pain.