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KEY FACTS Terminology Spectrum of hereditary and nonhereditary polyposis syndromes characterized by gastrointestinal (GI) tract polyps and other associated lesions Imaging CT enterography is best imaging tool (multiplanar, contrast enhanced) Best diagnostic clue Cluster of small filling defects in small…
KEY FACTS Terminology Isolated small bowel transplant (SB Tx) is primarily for "short gut syndrome" Multivisceral Tx (SB, liver, ± pancreas, ± part of stomach) Usually for liver failure due to chronic total parenteral nutrition (TPN) Donor bowel has copious…
KEY FACTS Terminology Damage of small bowel or colonic mucosa and wall due to therapeutic or excessive irradiation You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a…
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KEY FACTS Terminology Small bowel (SB) ischemia resulting from mesenteric arterial or venous narrowing or occlusion, leading to inadequate supply of nutrients and oxygen Imaging Best imaging tool CT angiography; multiplanar reformations; water for oral contrast Catheter angiography for confirmation…
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…