Imaging in Abdominal Surgery

Mesenteric Adenitis and Enteritis

KEY FACTS Terminology Benign inflammation of lymph nodes in ileocolic mesentery, often with terminal ileitis You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in…

Small Bowel Obstruction

KEY FACTS Terminology Obstruction or blockage of ≥ 1 small bowel (SB) segments by intrinsic or extrinsic narrowing of SB lumen Imaging SB > 3 cm diameter on radiographs, 2.5 cm on CT Air-fluid levels on upright or decubitus radiograph…

Ileus

KEY FACTS Terminology Proportional gaseous dilatation of large and small bowel (SB) due to lack of intestinal peristalsis, not mechanical obstruction Imaging CT or abdominal plain films (supine, upright, decubitus) Proportional dilatation of SB and colon with no transition point…

Gallstone Ileus

KEY FACTS Terminology Mechanical bowel obstruction due to impacted gallstone(s) You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here

Meckel Diverticulum

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Duplication Cyst

KEY FACTS Terminology Named according to GI site from which they arise You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here

Malrotation

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