Adam Noah Rucker MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Patrick Kobes DO, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

John J. Hines MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Barak Friedman MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Large bowel obstruction is a potentially deadly disease requiring prompt diagnosis and rapid intervention. Patients presenting with large bowel obstruction can present with non-specific clinical symptoms making radiologic diagnosis a crucial component in patient care. The etiology of large bowel obstruction includes both neoplastic and non-neoplastic causes as well as entities which may mimic LBO. The purpose of this exhibit is to: 1. Review the spectrum of diseases which may cause LBO utilizing a variety of modalities. 2. Identify imaging patterns that will lead to rapid diagnosis of large bowel obstruction. 3. Discuss specific radiologic signs for each disease process to help in providing a succinct differential for referring clinicians.

Introduction Neoplastic Causes Non-neoplastic Causes Mimics of large bowel obstruction Management and consultative recommendations Summary

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Rucker, A, Kobes, P, Hines, J, Friedman, B, Multimodality Evaluation of Large Bowel Obstruction: A Pictorial Review.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14015141.html