Analysis of Multi-Detector-Row Spiral CT Signs in Inflammatory Diseases in Retroperitoneal Space
- VernacularTitle:腹膜后间隙感染性病变的多排螺旋CT征象分析
- Author:
Longlin YIN
;
Bin SONG
;
Zhihua LEI
;
Huashan ZHANG
;
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Retroperitoneal space Inflammation X-ray/computed tomography
- From:
Chinese Journal of Bases and Clinics in General Surgery
2004;0(01):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective By using multi detector row spiral CT (MDCT), to investigate the CT imaging features of inflammatory diseases in retroperitoneal space with correlation of radiological anatomy.Methods The clinical and laboratory dada of 30 patients with proven inflammatory diseases of retroperitoneal space were collected. All patients underwent MDCT plain scanning and portal venous acquisition. CT imaging data generated at portal venous phase were processed with coronal, sagittal and oblique multi planar reformation (MPR) technique.Results Acute pancreatitis and various types of renal infection were the two main sources of retroperitoneal inflammation. Depending on the specific anatomic locations, retroperitoneal inflammation of different subspaces demonstrated characteristic imaging features. Spreading of inflammatory process across subspaces was also quite common.Conclusion MDCT is the imaging method of choice to depict comprehensively and clearly the inflammatory diseases of various retroperitoneal spaces.
