Small Bowel Radiology

Inhaltsverzeichnis

• 1 Introduction.
• 2 Examination Technique.
• 2.1 Patient Preparation.
• 2.2 Instruments.
• 2.3 Contrast Medium and Preparation.
• 2.4 Intubation.
• 2.5 X-ray Equipment and Filming.
• 2.6 Flow Rate of Contrast Medium.
• 2.7 Examination Procedure.
• 2.8 Special Information.
• 2.9 Artifacts.
• 2.10 Other Examination Techniques.
• 3 Indications.
• 4 Basic Signs and Interpretation.
• 4.1 Normal Findings and Variations.
• 4.2 Small Bowel Folds and Wall Thickness.
• 4.2.1 Small Bowel Folds (normal/ abnormal).
• 4.2.2 Wall Thickness (normal/abnormal).
• 4.3 Surface Changes.
• 4.3.1 Mucosal Thickening.
• 4.3.2 Polypoid Changes.
• 4.3.3 Smooth Surface.
• 4.3.4 Ulcerations.
• 4.3.5 Fistulae.
• 4.3.6 Diverticula.
• 4.4 Ileocecal Valve.
• 4.5 Motility Disorders.
• 4.5.1 General Hyperperistalsis.
• 4.5.2 General Hypoperistalsis.
• 4.5.3 Nonpropulsive (Pendular) Peristalsis.
• 4.5.4 Local Motility Disorders.
• 4.6 Mucosal Coating.
• 5 Atlas of Small Bowel Diseases.
• 5.1 Crohn’s Disease.
• 5.2 Inflammatory Diseases apart from Crohn’s Disease.
• 5.2.1 Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
• 5.2.2 Nonspecific Ileitis.
• 5.2.3 Tuberculosis.
• 5.2.4 Radiation Enteritis.
• 5.2.5 Other Inflammatory Conditions.
• 5.2.5.1 Bacterial and Viral Enteritis.
• 5.2.5.2 Eosinophilic Enteritis.
• 5.2.5.3 Whipple’s Disease.
• 5.2.5.4 Small Bowel Ulcer.
• 5.2.5.5 Parasites/Worms.
• 5.2.5.6 Miscellaneous.
• 5.3 Tumors.
• 5.3.1 Benign Tumors.
• 5.3.2 Primary Malignant Tumors.
• 5.3.3 Secondary Tumors.
• 5.4 Motility Disorders.
• 5.4.1 Neurogenic and Humoral Factors.
• 5.4.2 Malabsorption.
• 5.4.3 Diseases of the Intestinal Wall.
• 5.4.4 Vascular Changes.
• 5.5 Obstructions.
• 5.6 Malformations.
• 5.6.1 Disturbed Rotation and Fixation.
• 5.6.2 Internal Hernias.
• 5.6.3 Duplications.
• 5.6.4 Diverticula.
• 5.6.5 Meckel’s Diverticulum.