Abstract
CT enterography is a new non-invasive imaging technique that offers superior small bowel visualisation compared with standard abdomino-pelvic CT, and provides complementary diagnostic information to capsule endoscopy and MRI enterography. CT enterography is well tolerated by patients and enables accurate, efficient assessment of pathology arising from the small bowel wall or surrounding organs. This article reviews the clinical role of CT enterography, and offers practical tips for optimising technique and accurate interpretation.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Capsule Endoscopy / methods
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Contrast Media
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Female
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / diagnostic imaging*
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / pathology
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Humans
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Intestinal Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
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Intestinal Diseases / pathology
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Intestinal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
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Intestinal Neoplasms / pathology
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Intestine, Small / diagnostic imaging*
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Intestine, Small / pathology
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Multidetector Computed Tomography / adverse effects
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Multidetector Computed Tomography / methods*
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Radiation Effects
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Radiographic Image Enhancement / methods*
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Risk Assessment
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Sensitivity and Specificity
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed / adverse effects
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods