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==CT==
==CT==
*CT can distinguish POI from early postoperative small bowel obstruction and identifies other complications.
*Abdominal CT will confirm unobstructed distension or identify mechanical obstruction and its various causes
*Abdomen and pelvis CT scan (with intravenous contrast and oral water soluble contrast)
*Abdomen and pelvis CT scan (with intravenous contrast and oral water soluble contrast)
*Abdominal CT will confirm unobstructed distension or identify mechanical obstruction and its various causes


==References==
==References==

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Overview

CT

  • CT can distinguish POI from early postoperative small bowel obstruction and identifies other complications.
  • Abdominal CT will confirm unobstructed distension or identify mechanical obstruction and its various causes
  • Abdomen and pelvis CT scan (with intravenous contrast and oral water soluble contrast)

References

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