Barium study of small bowel endometriosis

Barbara Nitsch, B Nitsch, Nitsch B, C S Ho, Ho Cs, Chia-Sing Ho, Cullen J, James Cullen, J Cullen
Gastrointestinal radiology · 1988 · vol. 13(1) , pp. 361–363 · doi:10.1007/bf01889100 · PMID:3169486 · W2080970293
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Enteroclysis is an effective imaging technique for identifying the site and extent of uncommon small bowel involvement in patients with endometriosis.

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This study evaluates the utility of enteroclysis, a specialized barium study technique, for identifying small bowel involvement in patients with known endometriosis. The authors demonstrate that this imaging modality effectively pinpoints the specific site and extent of intestinal lesions, which is critical given that such involvement often presents as acute, chronic, or intermittent obstruction. By highlighting the diagnostic capabilities of enteroclysis, the paper provides a methodological approach for assessing gastrointestinal complications associated with the disease. This paper is centrally about endometriosis — specifically the diagnosis of small bowel endometriosis using barium studies.

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Small bowel involvement by endometriosis is uncommon and can present as an acute, chronic, or intermittent obstruction. Enteroclysis identifies the site and extent of involvement in patients known to have endometriosis.
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Small bowel involvement by endometriosis is uncommon and can present as an acute, chronic, or intermittent obstruction. Enteroclysis identifies the site and extent of involvement in patients known to have endometriosis. Similar content being viewed by others

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endometriosisbowel_endometriosis

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Barium Sulfate Endometriosis Intestinal Neoplasms Intestine, Small Adult Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Intestinal Neoplasms Intestinal Neoplasms Intestine, Small Intestine, Small Radiography

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