Bowel & Mesenteric Trauma in CT

Evaluation of Bowel and Mesenteric Blunt Trauma with Multidetector CT from Sun YaiCheng

Evaluation of Bowel and Mesenteric Blunt Trauma with Multidetector CT
RadioGraphics 2006; 26:1119–1131

Findings Specific to Bowel Injury

• Bowel Wall Discontinuity
• Extraluminal Contrast Material
• Extraluminal Air

Findings Less Specific to Bowel Injury

• Bowel Wall Thickening
• Abnormal Bowel Wall Enhancement
• Mesenteric Features

Findings Specific to Mesenteric Injury

• Mesenteric Extravasation
• Mesenteric Vascular Beading
• Termination of Mesenteric Vessels

Less Specific Findings

• Mesenteric Infiltration
• Mesenteric Hematoma
• Bowel Features

Common Features in Bowel and Mesenteric Injuries

• Intraperitoneal and Retroperitoneal Fluid
• Abdominal Wall Injury