Gastrointestinal
Small bowel
Diameter
<3 cm
Radiography (Anteroposterior)
Ultrasound
X-ray computed tomography
Ultrasound
X-ray computed tomography
Some authors advocate that this value is 2.5 cm on CT-scan. However, 3 cm is seems to be the norm in clinical practice. |
Reference
Silva AC, Pimenta M, Guimarães LS. Small bowel obstruction: what to look for. Radiographics. 29 (2): 423-39.
Pubmed ID: 19325057
| DOI: 10.1148/rg.292085514