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Abdominal Radiology
Published in: Abdominal Radiology 3/2009

01-06-2009

CT enterography technique: theme and variations

Author: J. G. Fletcher

Published in: Abdominal Radiology | Issue 3/2009

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Abstract

CT enterography has rapidly gained acceptance as a method for visualizing the small bowel lumen, wall and mesentery for a variety of clinical indications. Focusing on the identification of Crohn’s disease, and vascular and neoplastic small bowel masses, this review summarizes oral contrast agents and CT acquisition techniques used for CT enterography, alternatives that can be used to tailor the exam for specific indications, and how such variations affect the appearance of a variety of pathologies at CT imaging.
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Metadata
Title
CT enterography technique: theme and variations
Author
J. G. Fletcher
Publication date
01-06-2009
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Abdominal Radiology / Issue 3/2009
Print ISSN: 2366-004X
Electronic ISSN: 2366-0058
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-008-9411-9

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