Multisection W contrast PO W contrast IV:Find:Pt:Abdomen Small bowel:Doc:CT - CISMeF
Multisection W contrast PO W contrast IV:Find:Pt:Abdomen Small bowel:Doc:CTLOINC code
Preferred Label : Multisection W contrast PO W contrast IV:Find:Pt:Abdomen Small bowel:Doc:CT;
LOINC status : ACTIVE;
LOINC long common name : CT Small bowel W contrast PO and W contrast IV;
LOINC short name : CT SB W contrast PO IV;
LOINC description : This procedure is often called CT enterography, and is a valuable and complementary
addition to MR enterography/enteroclysis and capsule endoscopy to diagnose small bowel
disorders, especially to assess the extent and severity of Crohn's disease. A non-invasive
imaging technique that is well tolerated by patients, CT enterography provides superior
small bowel visualization and assessment of pathology arising from the small bowel
wall or surrounding organs. The procedure combines small bowel distension with a neutral
or low-density oral contrast mixture and abdominal-pelvic CT examination during the
enteric phase, following administration of IV contrast. Findings of Crohn's disease
include mucosal hyper-enhancement, mural thickening and stratification, transmural
ulceration, mesenteric inflammation, engorgement of vasa recta and strictures associated
with upstream dilatation. [PMID: 22553291];