Computed Tomography Findings of Small Bowel Obstruction due to Bezoar Impaction: A Case Series
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چکیده
Intestinal obstruction is one of the most perplexing clinical situations encountered by a surgeon in the emergency room. Computed tomography (CT) has become the most useful and powerful tool in diagnosing intestinal obstructions. CT was reported to yield sensitivities of 81% to 96%, with up to 96% specificity and 95% accuracy for the diagnosis of small bowel obstruction (SBO) [1]. The most common cause of SBO is adhesions. Bezoars are by far one of the most uncommon causes. Bezoars are not commonly diagnosed preoperatively unless calcified. In this study, we describe non-enhanced CT findings of intestinal obstruction secondary to bezoars.
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