| Theme | Infectious diseases of the intestine | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Diagnostic imaging of intestinal infections | |
| Publish Date | 2019/04 | |
| Author | Seiji Shimizu | Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Osaka General Hospital of West Japan Railway Company |
| Author | Hideo Tomioka | Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Osaka General Hospital of West Japan Railway Company |
| Author | Kiyoshi Ogiso | Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Osaka General Hospital of West Japan Railway Company |
| Author | Kyohei Ikeda | Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Osaka General Hospital of West Japan Railway Company |
| Author | Hirokazu Uejima | Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Osaka General Hospital of West Japan Railway Company |
| Author | Chihiro Yokomizo | Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Osaka General Hospital of West Japan Railway Company |
| Author | Hidetaka Takashima | Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Osaka General Hospital of West Japan Railway Company |
| [ Summary ] | Intestinal infections are fundamentally diagnosed based on the detection of causative organisms; however, imaging studies such as endoscopy, ultrasound, and CT are often performed for various reasons. In this article, an overview was attempted concerning the findings from imaging studies, pathogenic mechanisms, and sites of involvement in intestinal infections. Correct diagnosis of intestinal infections by the findings from imaging studies only becomes possible after acquisition of the knowledge of respective disorders. | |