Small Bowell Ischemia

Audience: Residents and Fellows
Learning Objectives:
Identify and describe the different manifestations of ischemia in the small bowel
Provide a differential diagnosis for the etiology of small bowel ischemia based on CT appearance
Summary:
Initially an inflammatory pattern: Edema, Wall thickening
That progresses to: Dilation, Wall thinning, Non-enhancement
Finally pneumatosis, portal venous gas, rupture
Multiple etiologies for obstruction with management implications

[@RockNess15]

do you have a video about the distinction between sbo and paralytic ileus? 🙏

[@eurastio]

great video keep up the good work

[@RadiologyEducation]

Make sure you watch the whole playlist on small bowel pathology. It breaks it down into useful distinctions

[@eurastio]

@@RadiologyEducation sure

[@pasabato5232]

Great lesson!

[@RadiologyEducation]

Thanks! 😃