KEY FACTS Terminology Pneumatosis is descriptive sign, not disease or diagnosis Cystic or linear collections of gas in subserosal or submucosal layers of GI tract wall Pneumatosis intestinalis: Most common form of intramural gas, found in small bowel more often…
KEY FACTS Terminology Focal stricture(s) in small bowel (SB) due to NSAID use 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
KEY FACTS Terminology Noninflammatory transient edema of intestinal wall due to increased vascular permeability and extravasation of intravascular fluid You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are…
KEY FACTS Terminology Disease of unknown etiology characterized by transmural inflammation of GI tract Imaging CT and MR enterography have supplanted most barium studies for diagnosis in adults and children Faster to perform, less operator dependent, more sensitive and specific…
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KEY FACTS Terminology Symptomatic gastrointestinal infection of immunocompromised host by organisms that usually cause no or minor illness in immunocompetent individuals You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If…
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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…
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…
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…