Head and Neck Imaging

The Diagnostic Value of the 64-slice Spiral CT on the Position of Gastrointestinal Perforation

Author:ZHANG Xu-hui, CHEN Xiao-rong, ZHANG Shan-shan

affiliation:Dongfeng Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine,Shiyan, 442008, P.R.China

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Abstract

Objective To inquire into the diagnostic value of the 64-slice spiral CT on the position of gastrointestinal perforation. Methods CT manifestation of 75 cases with gastrointestinal perforation proved by surgery were retrospectively analyzed. Results 75 cases included 35 gastric perforation, 31 intestinal perforation, 6 perforated appendicitis, 2 colon cancer perforation, 1 colonic diverticulum perforation. The main 64-slice spiral CT signs were as follows: the volume and distribution of intra-abdominal free gas, peritoneal effusion and peritonitis. Conclusion It was 64-slice spiral CT that owed a higher accuracy rate in diagnosing gastrointestinal perforation, the charges of intra-abdominal free gas, peritoneal effusion and peritonitis were of great value on deducing the position of gastrointestinal perforation as well.

【Keyword】Perforation; Gastrointestinal; The 64-slice Spiral CT

【Chart number】R573.2

【Document Identification Number】A

【DOI】10.3969/j.issn.1672-5131.2015.09.032