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Published in: Abdominal Radiology 3/2009

01-06-2009

CT enteroclysis in incomplete small bowel obstruction

Authors: Marc D. Kohli, Dean D. T. Maglinte

Published in: Abdominal Radiology | Issue 3/2009

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Abstract

The timing of surgical intervention as well as the optimal method of radiologic investigation for patients with incomplete, open loop small bowel obstruction has changed over the past two decades. This review focuses on the role of computed tomographic enteroclysis in the evaluation of patients with suspected small bowel obstruction. The technique of examination is described and an overview of its clinical applications and imaging controversy are presented.
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Metadata
Title
CT enteroclysis in incomplete small bowel obstruction
Authors
Marc D. Kohli
Dean D. T. Maglinte
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/s00261-008-9426-2

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