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CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of blind loop syndrome. Findings on CT scan suggestive of/diagnostic of blind loop syndrome include: | CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of blind loop syndrome. Findings on CT scan suggestive of/diagnostic of blind loop syndrome include: | ||
*focally dilated loop of small bowel | *focally dilated loop of small bowel<ref name="pmid16357387">{{cite journal |vauthors=Sandrasegaran K, Maglinte DD, Rajesh A, Tann M, Kopecky KK |title=CT findings for postsurgical blind pouch of small bowel |journal=AJR Am J Roentgenol |volume=186 |issue=1 |pages=110–3 |date=January 2006 |pmid=16357387 |doi=10.2214/AJR.04.1628 |url=}}</ref> | ||
*Adjacent clips may be seen ( in case of postoperative case of blind loop syndrome) | |||
*Sometimes, faeces or air can be seen in the dilated bowel. | *Sometimes, faeces or air can be seen in the dilated bowel. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
CT scan
CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of blind loop syndrome. Findings on CT scan suggestive of/diagnostic of blind loop syndrome include:
- focally dilated loop of small bowel[1]
- Adjacent clips may be seen ( in case of postoperative case of blind loop syndrome)
- Sometimes, faeces or air can be seen in the dilated bowel.
References
- ↑ Sandrasegaran K, Maglinte DD, Rajesh A, Tann M, Kopecky KK (January 2006). "CT findings for postsurgical blind pouch of small bowel". AJR Am J Roentgenol. 186 (1): 110–3. doi:10.2214/AJR.04.1628. PMID 16357387.