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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
==CT== | ==CT== | ||
*Abdominal CT scan can be performed in suspected cases of acute colonic pseduo-obstruction in order to detect the site of the obstruction. The CT scan also can detect the underlying cause or risk factor that lead to the colonic obstruction. | |||
*CT scan in cases of acute colonic pseudo-obstruction may show the following: | |||
**The presence of dilatation of the large bowel without evidence of an abrupt transition point or mechanically obstructing lesion | |||
**The colonic dilation may extend to the rectum | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Needs content]] | [[Category:Needs content]] | ||
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Overview
CT
- Abdominal CT scan can be performed in suspected cases of acute colonic pseduo-obstruction in order to detect the site of the obstruction. The CT scan also can detect the underlying cause or risk factor that lead to the colonic obstruction.
- CT scan in cases of acute colonic pseudo-obstruction may show the following:
- The presence of dilatation of the large bowel without evidence of an abrupt transition point or mechanically obstructing lesion
- The colonic dilation may extend to the rectum