Computed tomography enterography
Computed Tomography Enterography (CT Enterography, CTE) is a medical imaging technique which uses computed tomography scanner and contrast media to examine the small bowel.[1] It was first introduced by Raptopoulos et al in 1997.[2] CT Enterography is mainly done to assess the severity of Crohn's disease.
| CT enterography | |
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| Specialty | Radiology |
The term CT enterography and CT enteroclysis are similar, but in CT enterography contrast media is given orally, and in CT enteroclysis contrast media is administered through the fluoroscopy-guided positioned nasojejunal tube.[3]
Advantages
CT entereography has proven superior to convention barium studies due to increased speed and resolution of multi–detector row computed tomography.[4]
Indications
- Inflammation
- Small bowel tumors
- Abscesses
- Crohn's disease
- Ulcerative colitis[5]
Contraindications
- Bowel obstruction
- Pregnancy
See also
- MR Enterography
- Upper gastrointestinal series
References
- Hodler, Jürg; Schulthess, Gustav K. von; Zollikofer, Ch L. (2010-12-28). Diseases of the abdomen and Pelvis 2010-2013: Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Techniques. Springer Science & Business Media. p. 28. ISBN 978-88-470-1637-8.
- Neri, Emanuele; Caramella, Davide; Bartolozzi, Carlo (2007-12-31). Image Processing in Radiology: Current Applications. Springer Science & Business Media. p. 33. ISBN 978-3-540-49830-8.
- Dave-Verma, Hetal; Moore, Scott; Singh, Ajay; Martins, Noel; Zawacki, John (November 2008). "Computed tomographic enterography and enteroclysis: pearls and pitfalls". Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology. 37 (6): 279–287. doi:10.1067/j.cpradiol.2007.08.007. ISSN 1535-6302. PMID 18823868.
- Paulsen, Scott R.; Huprich, James E.; Fletcher, Joel G.; Booya, Fargol; Young, Brett M.; Fidler, Jeff L.; Johnson, C. Daniel; Barlow, John M.; Earnest, Franklin (2006-05-01). "CT Enterography as a Diagnostic Tool in Evaluating Small Bowel Disorders: Review of Clinical Experience with over 700 Cases". RadioGraphics. 26 (3): 641–657. doi:10.1148/rg.263055162. ISSN 0271-5333.
- Chapman, Stephen; Nakielny, Richard (2001). A Guide to Radiological Procedures. W.B. Saunders. ISBN 978-0-7020-2565-5.
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