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Rectal Carcinoma
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Category Gastrointestinal Imaging
Colon Carcinoma
KEY FACTS Imaging Imaging is critical for detection, diagnosis, staging, and follow-up of colorectal carcinoma (CRC) Detection : CT colonography, plus stool analysis Complementary role with standard colonoscopy Early cancer: Sessile or pedunculated polyp Advanced cancer: "Saddle" or "apple core"…
Colonic Polyps
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Colorectal Trauma
KEY FACTS Terminology Blunt or penetrating injury to rectum or colon Imaging Transverse and descending colon are most common sites for blunt traumatic injury Rectum is most common site for penetrating injury Best diagnostic clue Colonic wall thickening with adjacent…
Enteric Fistulas and Sinus Tracts
KEY FACTS Terminology Enteric fistula : Abnormal connection between bowel and another epithelial-lined surface (e.g., bladder, vagina, skin) Enteric sinus tract : Blind-ending tract originating from bowel Imaging Fluoroscopy Fistulogram: Best modality for enterocutaneous fistulas Small bowel follow-through : Complementary…
Colonic Ileus and Ogilvie Syndrome
KEY FACTS Terminology Ogilvie syndrome, colonic pseudoobstruction, adynamic ileus, functional obstruction Acute: Reversible, occurring with severe medical illness and major surgeries Chronic: Constipation, no etiology for ileus, and repeated obstructive symptoms You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership…
Cecal Volvulus
KEY FACTS Terminology Cecal volvulus : Rotational twist of right colon on its axis, resulting in progressive distention and potential ischemia Cecal bascule Cecum is distended and lumen narrowed by medial folding and displacement, without twist You’re Reading a Preview…
Sigmoid Volvulus
KEY FACTS Terminology Torsion or twisting of sigmoid colon around its mesenteric axis, resulting in progressive dilation & possible perforation You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you…
Epiploic Appendagitis
KEY FACTS Terminology Acute inflammation or infarction of epiploic appendages (EA, fat-filled serosal outpouchings on colonic surface) You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member.…
Colonic Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
KEY FACTS Terminology Outpouching of colonic mucosa and submucosa, most commonly in sigmoid colon 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