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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
[[Computed tomography|Abdominal CT scan]] with [[Contrast medium|contrast]] may be helpful in the diagnosis of short bowel syndrome complications including [[dilation]], [[obstruction]] of the [[Intestine|bowel]] and signs of [[Hepato-biliary diseases|liver diseases]]. | |||
==CT scan== | ==CT scan== | ||
*Abdominal CT scan with contrast may be helpful in the diagnosis of short bowel syndrome | *[[Computed tomography|Abdominal CT scan]] with [[Contrast medium|contrast]] may be helpful in the diagnosis of short bowel syndrome complications. Findings on [[Computed tomography|CT scan]] suggestive of short bowel syndrome include: | ||
**Dilation of the bowel | **[[Dilation]] of the [[Intestine|bowel]] | ||
**Bowel obstruction | **[[Bowel obstruction]] | ||
**Signs of liver disease | **Signs of [[Hepato-biliary diseases|liver disease]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist|2}} | {{Reflist|2}} | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sadaf Sharfaei M.D.[2]
Overview
Abdominal CT scan with contrast may be helpful in the diagnosis of short bowel syndrome complications including dilation, obstruction of the bowel and signs of liver diseases.
CT scan
- Abdominal CT scan with contrast may be helpful in the diagnosis of short bowel syndrome complications. Findings on CT scan suggestive of short bowel syndrome include:
- Dilation of the bowel
- Bowel obstruction
- Signs of liver disease