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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
An [[abdomen|abdominal]] and [[pelvis|pelvic]] [[Computed tomography|CT scan]] is used to confirm the [[diagnosis]] of [[ileus|postoperative ileus]] only in cases when an [[X-rays|x ray]] is not [[diagnosis|diagnostic]]. An [[ | An [[abdomen|abdominal]] and [[pelvis|pelvic]] [[Computed tomography|CT scan]] is used to confirm the [[diagnosis]] of [[ileus|postoperative ileus]] only in cases when an [[X-rays|x-ray]] is not [[diagnosis|diagnostic]]. An [[abdomen]] and [[pelvis]] [[Computed tomography|CT scan]] (with [[intravenous]] [[Contrast medium|contrast]] and [[Contrast medium|oral water soluble contrast]]) can also distinguish early [[ileus|postoperative ileus]] from [[bowel obstruction|mechanical obstruction]]. In addition, a [[Computed tomography|CT scan]] can also identify other [[Complication (medicine)|complications]] seen in the post-[[surgery|operative]] period or [[ileus]] related [[Complication (medicine)|complications]], such as [[Gastrointestinal perforation|perforation]], strangulation and [[necrosis]]. Findings on a [[Computed tomography|CT scan]] [[diagnosis|diagnostic]] of [[ileus|postoperative ileus]] include multiple air–fluid levels throughout the [[abdomen]], elevated [[diaphragm]], and [[dilation]] of both [[Large intestine|large]] and [[small intestine]] with no evidence of [[bowel obstruction|mechanical obstruction]]. | ||
==CT== | ==CT== | ||
An [[abdomen|abdominal]] and [[pelvis|pelvic]] [[Computed tomography|CT scan]] is used to confirm the [[diagnosis]] of [[ileus|postoperative ileus]] only in cases when an [[X rays|x ray]] is not [[diagnosis|diagnostic]]. An [[ | An [[abdomen|abdominal]] and [[pelvis|pelvic]] [[Computed tomography|CT scan]] is used to confirm the [[diagnosis]] of [[ileus|postoperative ileus]] only in cases when an [[X-rays|x-ray]] is not [[diagnosis|diagnostic]]. An [[abdomen]] and [[pelvis]] [[Computed tomography|CT scan]] (with [[intravenous]] [[Contrast medium|contrast]] and [[Contrast medium|oral water soluble contrast]]) can also distinguish early [[ileus|postoperative ileus]] from [[bowel obstruction|mechanical obstruction]]. In addition, a[[Computed tomography|CT scan]] can also identify other [[Complication (medicine)|complications]] seen in the post[[surgery|operative]] period or [[ileus]] related [[Complication (medicine)|complications]], such as [[Gastrointestinal perforation|perforation]], strangulation and [[necrosis]]. Findings on a [[Computed tomography|CT scan]] [[diagnosis|diagnostic]] of [[ileus|postoperative ileus]] include:<ref name="pmid7726042">{{cite journal |vauthors=Frager DH, Baer JW, Rothpearl A, Bossart PA |title=Distinction between postoperative ileus and mechanical small-bowel obstruction: value of CT compared with clinical and other radiographic findings |journal=AJR Am J Roentgenol |volume=164 |issue=4 |pages=891–4 |year=1995 |pmid=7726042 |doi=10.2214/ajr.164.4.7726042 |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid1352138">{{cite journal |vauthors=Tollesson PO, Cassuto J, Rimbäck G |title=Patterns of propulsive motility in the human colon after abdominal operations |journal=Eur J Surg |volume=158 |issue=4 |pages=233–6 |year=1992 |pmid=1352138 |doi= |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid22940683">{{cite journal |vauthors=Hansmann J, Eichholz J |title=[Radiological diagnostics of the small bowel] |language=German |journal=Radiologe |volume=52 |issue=9 |pages=849–66 |year=2012 |pmid=22940683 |doi=10.1007/s00117-011-2278-8 |url=}}</ref> | ||
*Multiple air–fluid levels throughout the [[abdomen]] | *Multiple air–fluid levels throughout the [[abdomen]] | ||
*Elevation of [[diaphragm]] | *Elevation of [[diaphragm]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Akshun Kalia M.B.B.S.[2]
Overview
An abdominal and pelvic CT scan is used to confirm the diagnosis of postoperative ileus only in cases when an x-ray is not diagnostic. An abdomen and pelvis CT scan (with intravenous contrast and oral water soluble contrast) can also distinguish early postoperative ileus from mechanical obstruction. In addition, a CT scan can also identify other complications seen in the post-operative period or ileus related complications, such as perforation, strangulation and necrosis. Findings on a CT scan diagnostic of postoperative ileus include multiple air–fluid levels throughout the abdomen, elevated diaphragm, and dilation of both large and small intestine with no evidence of mechanical obstruction.
CT
An abdominal and pelvic CT scan is used to confirm the diagnosis of postoperative ileus only in cases when an x-ray is not diagnostic. An abdomen and pelvis CT scan (with intravenous contrast and oral water soluble contrast) can also distinguish early postoperative ileus from mechanical obstruction. In addition, aCT scan can also identify other complications seen in the postoperative period or ileus related complications, such as perforation, strangulation and necrosis. Findings on a CT scan diagnostic of postoperative ileus include:[1][2][3]
- Multiple air–fluid levels throughout the abdomen
- Elevation of diaphragm
- Dilation of both the large and small intestine
- No transition zone (especially between the small and large intestine)
- No evidence of mechanical obstruction
References
- ↑ Frager DH, Baer JW, Rothpearl A, Bossart PA (1995). "Distinction between postoperative ileus and mechanical small-bowel obstruction: value of CT compared with clinical and other radiographic findings". AJR Am J Roentgenol. 164 (4): 891–4. doi:10.2214/ajr.164.4.7726042. PMID 7726042.
- ↑ Tollesson PO, Cassuto J, Rimbäck G (1992). "Patterns of propulsive motility in the human colon after abdominal operations". Eur J Surg. 158 (4): 233–6. PMID 1352138.
- ↑ Hansmann J, Eichholz J (2012). "[Radiological diagnostics of the small bowel]". Radiologe (in German). 52 (9): 849–66. doi:10.1007/s00117-011-2278-8. PMID 22940683.
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