Colorectal emergencies and related complications: a comprehensive imaging review--noninfectious and noninflammatory emergencies of colon.
AJR Am J Roentgenol
; 203(6): 1217-29, 2014 Dec.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-25415698
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
In this article, we illustrate imaging findings of colorectal emergencies encountered in the acute setting that are primarily noninfectious and noninflammatory in origin. Our review should enable the reader to identify and understand common colorectal emergencies and related complications in clinical practice.CONCLUSION:
The diagnosis of colorectal emergencies is mostly straightforward, but it can be challenging because of the overlap of presenting symptoms and imaging findings. Therefore, it is essential to clarify the cause, narrow the differential diagnosis, and identify associated complications.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Colonic Neoplasms
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Intestinal Volvulus
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Emergency Medical Services
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
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Intestinal Obstruction
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Intestinal Perforation
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Intussusception
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
AJR Am J Roentgenol
Year:
2014
Type:
Article