CT Imaging of Acute Bowel Ischemia and Infarction - Department of ...
CT Imaging of Acute Bowel Ischemia and Infarction - Department of ...
CT Imaging of Acute Bowel Ischemia and Infarction - Department of ...
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<strong>CT</strong><br />
Findings: Spectrum<br />
• Wide range <strong>of</strong> <strong>CT</strong> findings, as expected given the…<br />
– range <strong>of</strong> clinical manifestations<br />
– range <strong>of</strong> severity<br />
– range <strong>of</strong> underlying etiologies<br />
– +/- intramural hemorrhage<br />
– +/- superinfection<br />
Example:<br />
Diffuse vs. Segmental<br />
<strong>Bowel</strong> wall thickening vs. thinning<br />
<strong>Bowel</strong> wall hypoattenuation vs. hyperattenuation<br />
Mucosal hyperenhancement vs. no hyperenhancement