Sonography of Gastrointestinal Tract Diseases: Correlation With Computed Tomographic Findings and Endoscopy

Sonographic evaluation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract may be difficult because of overlying intraluminal bowel gas and gas-related artifacts. However, in the absence of these factors and with the development of high-resolution scanners and the technical experience of radiologists, sonography can become a powerful tool for GI tract assessment. This pictorial essay focuses on sonographic findings of GI tract lesions compared with endoscopic, computed tomographic, and magnetic resonance imaging findings. Neoplastic and non-neoplastic diseases and postoperative complications are illustrated, and the distinctive sonographic characteristics of these entities are highlighted.

Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - June 27, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Ahn, S. E., Moon, S. K., Lee, D. H., Park, S. J., Lim, J. W., Kim, H. C., Lee, H. N. Tags: Pictorial Essay Source Type: research