Radiologic Imaging of Bowel Infections

Authors

Christina Duffin MD, Baystate Health
S. Mirpour, Baystate Health
Tara Catanzano MD, Baystate HealthFollow
Christopher Moore MD, Baystate HealthFollow

Author Department

Radiology

Document Type

Article, Peer-reviewed

Publication Date

2-2020

Abstract

Although radiologic imaging of bowel infections is often a precursor to definitive diagnosis by endoscopy, biopsy, or stool cultures, imaging can provide critical information for diagnosis and management. Many infectious entities such as viral, bacterial, and parasitic infections can be discovered on imaging. Furthermore, imaging characterizes the extent of infection, involvement of specific bowel segments, and presence of complications in the abdomen. Utilizing a multimodality approach using ultrasound, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging, we describe the spectrum of imaging findings that distinguish a number of infectious etiologies that affect the bowel, as well as differentiate from ischemic and inflammatory bowel processes.

Recommended Citation

Duffin C, Mirpour S, Catanzano T, Moore C. Radiologic Imaging of Bowel Infections. Semin Ultrasound CT MR. 2020 Feb;41(1):33-45.

PMID

31964493