Danse E M, Van Beers B E, Goncette L, Dardenne A N, Detry R, Pringot J
Département de Radiologie, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Bruxelles.
J Radiol. 1996 Dec;77(12):1223-7.
The aim of our study was to assess the value of sonography in the diagnosis of acute intestinal occlusion.
Sonographic findings were reviewed in 50 cases of intestinal occlusion (39 small bowel and 11 colonic occlusions). The final diagnosis was based on surgical findings (n = 40) or clinical course and further imaging findings (n = 10).
Occlusion was correctly detected with sonography in 48 cases (96%). The location was correctly established with sonography in 43 cases (86%). The precise cause was suggested with sonography in 21 cases (42%).
These results confirm the value of sonography for the diagnosis of intestinal occlusion and the identification of its level and its cause.
