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Small bowel length measured by radiography.

A Fanucci, P Cerro, L Fraracci

    Gastrointestinal Radiology
    |January 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary

    The average small bowel length in adults is 280 cm, ranging from 230 to 370 cm. This measurement was determined using double-contrast small bowel enema radiographs in patients with abdominal pain.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Radiology
    • Human Anatomy

    Background:

    • Abdominal pain is a common symptom requiring diagnostic investigation.
    • Accurate anatomical measurements of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract are crucial for diagnosing various conditions.
    • Previous evaluations had ruled out upper and lower GI tract lesions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the normal length of the jejunoileum in adult patients.
    • To establish a reference range for small bowel length using a specific radiological technique.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of double-contrast small bowel enema radiographs.
    • Measurement of jejunoileal length in 10 adult patients investigated for abdominal pain.
    • Exclusion of patients with known upper or lower GI tract lesions.

    Main Results:

    • The measured jejunoileal length varied between 230 cm and 370 cm.
    • The average length of the small bowel was calculated to be 280 cm.

    Conclusions:

    • The study provides reference values for normal jejunoileal length in adults.
    • Double-contrast small bowel enema is a viable method for assessing small bowel length.
    • These findings can aid in the interpretation of radiological studies for patients with abdominal complaints.

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