Multislice Computed Tomography Imaging of Diverticultis Complication: Colovenous Fistula

Maija Radzina, Andris Laganovskis, Mara Tirane, Ligita Zvaigzne, Peteris Prieditis, Voldemars Bruns, Svetlana Lugovska

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Abstract

Acute colon pathology as diverticulitis is a frequent and important gastrointestinal disease, but the clinical diagnosis is often difficult to state. Several radiological studies have been used to assist in the diagnosis of acute diverticulitis (e.g. barium enema, ultrasound, and computed tomography (CT). Colovenous fistula is a rare complication of diverticulitis. We have analyzed MSCT imaging role in evaluation of such complicated form of diverticular disease.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)118-120
Number of pages3
JournalActa Chirurgica Latviensis
Volume10
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2010
Externally publishedYes

Keywords*

  • multislice computed tomography
  • diverticulitis
  • colovenous fistula
  • , hepatic portovenous gas

Field of Science*

  • 3.2 Clinical medicine

Publication Type*

  • 1.4. Reviewed scientific article published in Latvia or abroad in a scientific journal with an editorial board (including university editions)

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