Mesenteric Small Bowel

Question 1

Traditional method for radiographic examination of the small bowel

Answer 1

Small bowel follow through (SBFT) - until terminal ileum and cecum

Question 2

More sensitive fluoroscopic method for detailed small bowel examination

Answer 2

Fluoroscopic enteroclysis (12-14fr)

Question 3

Similar to CT enteroclysis except the 1.5 - 2.0 L of enteric contrast is given orally

Answer 3

CT enterography

Question 4

Length of small bowel

Answer 4

7 m long

Question 5

Proximal 2/5
Distal 3/5

Answer 5

Jejunum
Ileum