The Role of Contrast - Enchased Computer Tomography in the Management of Intestinal Obstruction

Abstract

Intestinal obstruction is a condition in which intestine is obstructed because of any mechanical or non-mechanical reasons. It accounts for 20% of all surgical admissions for acute abdomen. Computed tomography (CT) is currently the exam of choice for bowel obstruction because has higher specificity in reporting the etiology, site and grade of obstruction, and the presence of bowel ischemia, affecting the surgical decision.