Fluoroscopic and CT Enteroclysis: Evidence-Based Clinical Update.

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Fluoroscopic and CT Enteroclysis: Evidence-Based Clinical Update.

Radiol Clin North Am. 2013 Jan;51(1):149-76

Authors: Maglinte DD

Abstract

Fluoro/radiographic contrast examination of the small bowel (SB) and its cross-sectional hybrid (computed tomographic enteroclysis) have evolved into important consultative tools in formulating a more confident management course in the treatment of SB disease. The low incidence of SB diseases and their nonspecific clinical presentation require the proven performance characteristics of enteral volume-challenged examination to shorten the lag time of diagnosis or exclude its presence. Reliable exclusion of a SB abnormality is an important diagnosis for radiologists to make in the work-up of the patient with persistent unexplained abdominal symptoms.

PMID: 23182514 [PubMed - in process]

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