The role of CT in the diagnosis of small bowel obstruction: a case and literature review
Ramseyer, L.; Abernethy, E.A.; McCune, E.A.; Steffen, H.L.
Journal of the Oklahoma State Medical Association 91(3): 103-106
1998
ISSN/ISBN: 0030-1876 PMID: 9628069 Document Number: 493112
In cases of suspected small bowel obstruction, CT may confirm the diagnosis and demonstrate the cause of obstruction, preventing a delay in surgical treatment. This article reviews several recent cases which demonstrate the utility of CT in this clinical scenario. Also, a review of literature suggests that CT may have a role in differentiating simple from strangulated small bowel obstruction.