Shiv Bir Bhanu MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Lawrence C. Chow MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

To learn pertinent anatomy as it relates to internal hernias. To learn imaging appearance and locations of more common internal hernias. To appreciate that internal hernias are diagnostically challenging given complex array of findings on sequential CT images. There is need for an electronic based resource for review of characteristic internal hernia CT findings.

Purpose: Internal hernias continue to account for an increasing number of intestinal obstruction cases. Given the potential severity of internal hernias it is paramount that radiologists familiarize themselves with the assortment of internal hernias and their CT features. This suggestion, while easily offered is challenging as internal hernias are inherently complex in their imaging characteristics and do not lend themselves to diagnosis based on a single CT image as is often illustrated in the written literature. We present a series of fully scrollable internal hernia cases demonstrating classic signs best appreciated as a whole on multiple images. Content: Participants will become familiar with pertinent anatomy and characteristic CT findings of more common internal hernias. The importance of real-time scrolling ability for image interpretation is emphasized. Section headings will be Case # 1-13, discussion, IH vs simple SBO: hints for differentiation, summary.

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Bhanu, S, Chow, L, CT Review of Internal Hernias.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14015728.html