"Water beads" made of colourful superabsorbent polymers and used as toys and in horticulture can result in fatal paediatric bowel obstruction if swallowed. Ultrasound, CT, or contrast use may aid in ...

At the recent Digestive Disease Week (DDW) conference, a study was presented that assessed the predictive role of biomarkers and intestinal ultrasound parameters after infliximab (Remicade) induction ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. Changes from induction to week 24 in bowel wall ...

Intestinal pseudo-obstruction is a rare condition that occurs when you have symptoms of intestinal obstruction without anything physically blocking the intestines. It can be chronic or develop ...

Chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (CIPO) affects the movement of food, fluid, air, and waste through the intestines. It can be genetic or develop due to another health condition. CIPO is a rare ...

The ultrasound shows fluid-filled dilated loops of bowel. The next step is to perform a computed tomography (CT) scan of the patient’s abdomen, as well as a radiograph of the kidney, ureter, and ...

CT scan shows an abdominal aortic aneurysm above the aortoiliac junction. Each of the three primary modalities—plain films, diagnostic ultrasound, and CT scan—must be weighed against their strengths ...

Abdominal pain, bloating, and constipation are common symptoms of bowel obstruction. Partial bowel obstruction symptoms may come and go for days or weeks before worsening. Intussusception in children ...