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@article{194345,
        author = {Anjali Pandey and Aalia Abdullah and Ayush kumar and Dr.Mohd.Zeeshan},
        title = {CT enterography in evaluation of small bowel disorders},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {10},
        pages = {3234-3254},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=194345},
        abstract = {The small bowel is an essential component of the gastrointestinal system responsible for digestion, nutrient absorption, and immune regulation. However, due to its length, mobility, overlapping loops, and continuous peristaltic movement, radiological evaluation of the small intestine has historically been challenging. Conventional imaging methods such as plain radiography and barium follow-through studies often fail to adequately demonstrate subtle mucosal, mural, and extraintestinal abnormalities. With the advancement of cross-sectional imaging techniques, particularly Multidetector Computed Tomography (MDCT), CT Enterorrhaphy (CTE) has emerged as a reliable and non-invasive imaging modality for detailed assessment of small bowel pathology.
CT enterorrhaphy combines high-resolution CT imaging with neutral oral contrast agents to achieve optimal bowel distention and enhanced visualization of the intestinal wall, mucosa, mesenteric vasculature, and surrounding structures. This technique enables accurate detection and characterization of a wide range of small bowel diseases, including inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s disease, infections, ischemia, neoplasms, and postoperative complications. In addition, CT enterography allows evaluation of both intraluminal and extraluminal abnormalities, thereby improving diagnostic confidence and aiding clinical decision-making.
The present study aims to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy, clinical usefulness, and radiological significance of CT enterography in the assessment of small intestinal disorders. It also seeks to compare the effectiveness of CT enterography with other imaging modalities and assess its role in identifying disease extent and associated complications.
The study hypothesizes that CT enterography provides superior visualization of bowel wall abnormalities, improved detection of inflammatory and structural changes, and greater diagnostic accuracy compared to conventional imaging techniques. Consequently, CT enterography has become an important diagnostic tool for comprehensive evaluation of small bowel diseases in modern clinical practice.},
        keywords = {CT Enterography, Small Bowel Imaging, Multidetector CT, Crohn’s Disease, Gastrointestinal Disorders.},
        month = {March},
        }