Слайд 1 Investigation of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT)
Слайд 2 Oral contrast investigation
Barium sulphate is the best
contrast medium for the gastrointestinal tract.
its atomic number is high
it produces excellent opacification
good coating of the mucosa
non-absorbable
non-toxic
it is completely inert
Слайд 3 Limitations
causes chemical
peritonitis when extravasates into the peritoneal cavity, hence it is not used in suspected perforation of stomach and intestine
extravasation into bronchial tree will cause inflammation and granuloma formation
barium inspissations in case of colonic obstruction hard stones
Слайд 4Single and double contrast studies are
done with barium
In single contrast method bowel is filed only with barium.
In double contrast, the mucosa is coated with barium and introduction of gas distends the lumen of the bowel. Double contrast method demonstrates mucosal irregularities which are obscured in single contrast.
Слайд 5 Gastrograffin
Other available
oral contrast for GIT is gastrograffin, which is a water soluble contrast medium, which does not cause chemical peritonitis or colonic obstruction.
The principal value of water soluble contrast media is to demonstrate leaks from the bowel and outlining fistulous tracts as they are safe in perforation cases.
Слайд 6 Barium swallow
It is the
contrast study of the swallowing mechanism and passage of food bolus from mouth up to the fundus of the stomach
Слайд 7 Barium examinations of the
oesophagus
Indications:
dysphagia (causes: corrosive strictures, carcinoma and achalasia)
motility disorders of oesophagus
pharingo-oesophageal malignancies
pharyngeal diverticula
webs
Слайд 8 Contraindications:
tracheo-oesophageal fistula
perforation
because the barium
should not pass into the respirator passage.
Therefore, to diagnose these conditions water soluble non-ionic contrast media such as omnipaque, ultravist are used.
patient drinks some barium and its passage down the oesophagus is observed on a television monitor. Films are taken with the oesophagus both full of barium to show the outline, and following the passage of the barium to show mucosal pattern (films are taken in filling phase and empty phase). Films are taken in frontal and lateral projections during the process of swallowing.
Слайд 10 The flow of barium is noted
fluoroscopically through the:
pharynx
cervical oesophagus
epiphrenic oesophagus
gastro-oesophageal junction
Слайд 11 Anatomy of oesophagus
The oesophagus commences at
the level of cricopharyngeus and ends at the cardia. It is approximately 25 cm in length, the majority of this being in the thorax, with short cervical and intra-abdominal segments. The gastro-oesophageal junction is usually found at a surprisingly constant 40 cm distance from the incisor teeth.
Слайд 12The oesophagus when full of barium should have a smooth outline.
When empty and contracted, barium normally lies in between the folds of mucosa which appear as three or four long, straight parallel lines.
Слайд 13The aortic arch gives a clearly visible impression on the left
side of the oesophagus, which is more pronounced in the elderly as the aorta becomes tortuous and elongated.
Below the aortic impression there is often a smaller impression made by the left main bronchus.
The lower part of the oesophagus sweeps gently forward closely applied to the back of the left atrium and left ventricle.
Слайд 14Peristaltic waves can be observed during fluoroscopy. They move smoothly along
the oesophagus to propel the barium rapidly into the stomach. It is important not to confuse a contraction wave with a true narrowing: a narrowing is constant whereas a contraction wave is transitory.
Слайд 19 Barium examinations of the stomach
It is a radiological study
of the stomach, duodenum and proximal jejunum. It is done by oral administration of barium.
Слайд 20 Indications:
suspected malignancies
of gastro-esophageal junction, stomach and duodenum
gastric or duodenal obstructive lesions
gastric or duodenal ulcers
motility disorders
congenital anomalies
Слайд 21 Contraindications:
suspected gastro-duodenal perforation
large bowel
obstruction
recent biopsy from GIT.
Слайд 22 Procedure
The patient
fasts for at least 6 hours to the examination. Single and double contrast studies are performed after the patient swallows around 250 ml of barium suspension. Air is used to produce double contrast effect. Films are taken in various positions with the patient both erect and lying flat, so that each part of the stomach and duodenum is seen.
Слайд 23 Anatomy of the stomach and
duodenum
The stomach has a complex shape and varies considerably depending on the degree of distention.
Each part of the stomach and duodenum should be checked to ensure that no abnormal narrowing is present. A transient contraction wave must not be confused with a constant pathological narrowing.
Слайд 24The duodenal cap or bulb should be approximately triangular in shape.
It arises just beyond the short pyloric canal and may be difficult to recognize if deformed from chronic ulceration.
The duodenum forms a loop around the heard of the pancreas to reach duodenojejunal flexure.
Слайд 28The outline of the lesser curve of the stomach is smooth
with no filling defects or projections visible but the greater curve is nearly always irregular due to prominent mucosal folds. In the stomach the mucosa is thrown up into a number of smooth folds and barium collects in the troughs between the folds.
The duodenum is attached to the stomach at the narrow pylorus and consists of the duodenal bulb and the descending and ascending portions, although a horizontal segment is often added.
Слайд 29The duodenal cap or bulb should be approximately triangular in shape.
It arises just beyond the short pyloric canal and may be difficult to recognize if deformed from chronic ulceration.
The duodenum forms a loop around the heard of the pancreas to reach duodenojejunal flexure.
Слайд 31 Causes of gastric displacement
enlargement of spleen causes forward and
medial displacement of stomach
enlargement of left kidney usually displaces the stomach forward
enlargement of left lobe of liver causes backward displacement of fundus of body
tumors of body and tail of pancreas push stomach forward
Слайд 32 Examinations of the Small Intestine
The
radiographic examination of the small bowel evaluates the mesenteric portion of the organ, which consists of the jejunum and ileum.
The following luminal contrast methods can be used to examine the small intestine:
* peroral small-bowel series;
* enteroclysis;
* various retrograde techniques (e.g., via an ileostomy).
Слайд 33However, the peroral small bowel study is probably the least effective
method of examining this organ; techniques that better distend the small bowel with higher volume are now preferred depending on the indications.
These include enteroclysis and CT or MR imaging with volume instillation by oral ingestion or via a tube, that is, CT or MR enterography or CT or MR enteroclysis.
Слайд 34Enteroclysis is an intubated examination of the small intestine and can
be done by a variety of techniques and using a number of different modalities. The small intestine is intubated by a nasal or oral route with a small-bore enteric tube placed with fluoroscopic guidance. A variety of luminal contrast methods exist, but filming is done similarly to the peroral examination. The enteroclysis techniques permit better control of small-bowel distention and more exact visualization of small-bowel loops.
Слайд 35Retrograde examination of the small bowel involves filling of the organ
from the opposite direction. Various techniques can be used depending on the patient’s anatomy. Reflux of the small intestine through the ileocecal valve can be done as part of a barium enema. If the patient has an ileostomy, various devices can be introduced into the ileostomy site and a barium suspension instilled directly.
Слайд 36 Anatomy of the small intestine
The length of the mesenteric
small bowel in adults averages about 20 feet, but varies considerably among individuals.
The jejunum comprises just over one-third of the length and the ileum the remainder, although no discrete transition is seen between the two segments. The normally distended small bowel has a caliber of 2 to 3 cm, being slightly larger more orad in the jejunum.
Слайд 37Depending on the degree of distention, the mucosal folds (valvulae conniventes)
may have a feathery appearance or may be transversely oriented across the intestinal lumen with more complete distention. The mucosal folds are more numerous in the jejunum and gradually decrease in number and size in the ileum.
peroral small bowel study
Слайд 40 Examinations of the Large Intestine
The radiographic examination of the
large bowel evaluates the entire organ from the rectum to the caecum. Reflux of barium suspension into the ileum and the appendix, if present, occurs commonly.
The colon can be evaluated by several techniques, which include single-contrast and double contrast barium enemas.
Слайд 41 The single-contrast method simply involves filling the colon with a
dilute barium suspension, whereas the double-contrast technique requires a denser, more viscous barium suspension and air.
In both methods, large and small compression images of all segments of the colon are obtained.
Слайд 42 Indications
change in
bowel habit
hemorrhage
investigation of an abdominal mass
location of the site of large-bowel obstruction
Слайд 43 Contraindication
toxic megacolon
pseudomembranous colitis
recent radiotherapy
full thickness bowel wall biopsy
Слайд 44 Anatomy of the large intestine
The large intestine consists of
the rectum, sigmoid colon, descending colon, splenic flexure, transverse colon, hepatic flexure, ascending colon, and caecum.
The length of the colon varies considerably, mainly because of differences in length and redundancy of the sigmoid colon and colic flexures. The colon also varies in caliber depending on location and luminal distention achieved.
Слайд 45 The mucosal surface has a smooth appearance, and the colonic
contour is indented by the haustra, which are less numerous in the descending colon. The rectal valves of Houston are often seen, especially on double-contrast imaging.
The ileocecal valve has a variety of appearances and may be large if infiltrated by fat.
Слайд 48Computed Tomography (CT) Scanning
Uses in the gastrointestinal tract include:
Staging
of tumors for secondary deposits and adjacent infiltration
Localizing abscess
As an aid to biopsy and drainage procedures
Слайд 52 Magnetic Resonance Imaging
MRI imaging of the hollow organs of
the gastrointestinal tract is increasingly being used to evaluate a wide assortment of gastrointestinal tract disorders. As with CT imaging, mild mucosal diseases and small focal lesions are not well detected with this technique; however, malignancies can be similarly evaluated and staged.
Слайд 53Also, with the use of luminal distention and intravenous agents of
various types, assessment of obstructive and inflammatory bowel disease has shown dramatic results. Small-bowel obstruction and Crohn’s disease in particular have become common indications for use of MR imaging.
Слайд 55 Isotope scanning
Technetium-99 pertechnetate
may be used for studies of:
gastric emptying
gastrointestinal hemorrhage
detection of a Meckel’s diverticulum 9accumulation in ectopic gastric mucosa)
Слайд 56 Arteriography
Contrast injection into
the superior and inferior mesenteric arteries may pinpoint the source of acute small- or large-bowel hemorrhage. Bleeding has to be fairly brisk, however, at 1-2ml/min.
Слайд 57 Patient Preparation
For an upper gastrointestinal
or small-bowel examination, the patient should have nothing orally after midnight or the next morning preceding the radiographic study. Fluid and food in the stomach and small intestine degrade the examination by interfering with good mucosal visualization and causing artifacts that may mimic disease.
Слайд 58 Also, if patients are to have other imaging examinations that
may introduce fluid into the upper gastrointestinal tract, such as an abdominal CT study in which oral contrast material is used, the examinations must be scheduled on separate days. When multiple abdominal radiographic studies are ordered, discussion with the radiologist is appropriate so that the correct sequence can be planned.
Слайд 59Preparation for the barium enema is much more complicated, but must
be performed properly to obtain and accurate evaluation of the colon; this is also required for performance of colonoscopy and CT colonography.
Слайд 60The standard preparation includes
(1) a 24-hour clear liquid diet
(2)
oral hydration;
(3) a saline cathartic (e.g., magnesium citrate) in the afternoon;
(4) an irritant cathartic (e.g., castor oil) in the early evening; and
(5) a tap-water cleansing enema the morning of the radiographic examination (30 to 60 minutes before the barium enema).
Слайд 61 ACHALASIA
Achalasia
is a motor disorder of the oesophagus generally occurring in the 35-50 year age group. It is caused by degeneration of neurons of Auerbach's plexus, which is situated between the longitudinal and circular muscle coats. Primary and secondary peristalsis initially fails, tertiary contractions develop, and there is a failure of relaxation of the lower oesophageal sphincter.
Слайд 62 Unlike strictures of the oesophagus, which initially
cause dysphagia for solids but allow liquids to pass, achalasia causes dysphagia for both solids and liquids.
The earliest changes are characterized by defective distal peristalsis associated with a slight narrowing at the gastro-oesophageal junction.
As the disease progresses, the characteristic ‘bird beak’ or ‘rat’s tail’ appearance of the gastro-oesophageal junction is observed.
Слайд 63Often, by this stage, the body of the oesophagus has become
slightly dilated and demonstrates aperistalsis.
With severe achalasia there is substantial dilatation of the oesophagus that contains a huge residue of food and fluid debris.
Absent gastric fundal air bubble
Слайд 65 Carcinoma of oesophagus
Irregular narrowing of the lumen with
slight proximal dilatation
Слайд 66 Difference between carcinoma of
oesophagus and
achalasia cardia
Слайд 67Difference between benign stricture of oesophagus
and malignant stricture of oesophagus
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Esophageal Diverticula
Zenker’s diverticulum
In the lower cervical region, sometimes a pharyngeal diverticulum (Zenker’s diverticulum) projects posteriorly. Food can be caught in this, causing dysphagia. It due to impaired crico-pharengeal relaxation between the oblique and horizontal fibres of inferior constrictor muscle. The mucosa prolapses out through the muscles.
Слайд 73 Radiological sings:
widened retro-tracheal soft tissue
space often with an air-fluid level
pulsion type of diverticulum
Слайд 74 Complications:
* Aspiration
* Pneumonia
Слайд 75 Tractional diverticulae:
secondary to fibrosis
in lung or mediastinum
the wall of the diverticula contains all the layers
Pulsion diverticula:
the wall composed of only mucosa and submucosa herniating the muscularis
usually it is acquired condition
Gastric ulcers penetrate the stomach wall through the mucosa into the submucosa and frequently the muscular is propria. Gastric ulcer is a common gastrointestinal disorder and is amenable to reliable radiographic detection. Almost all gastric ulcers (95 per cent) are benign, with about 70 per cent now shown to be caused by H. pylori infection.
Gastric ulcers are most prevalent in the distal stomach and along the lesser curvature. They are more common on the posterior wall of the stomach than the anterior wall and least common in the fundus.
Слайд 80 Radiographic signs
in profile (a benign
ulcer in profile protrudes outside the expected line of the stomach wall, whereas a malignant ulcer at the apex of a protruding tumour mass will lie within the outline of the stomach
en face (straight on; an ulcer on the dependent wall of the stomach fills with barium, whereas an ulcer on the non-dependent wall is seen as a ring)
Слайд 81The en face radiographic signs of gastric ulcers are best seen
on double-contrast barium studies and to a lesser extent on compression views in the single-contrast examination.
collection of barium on the dependent wall
most benign ulcers are round or oval
some may have tear-drop or linear contour
Слайд 82it may be demonstrated as a ‘ring’ shadow, with barium coating
the edge of the ulcer crater
edema is often seen surrounding the ulcer crater causing a circular filling defect
radiating folds seen in healing ulcers should be smooth and symmetric and continue to the edge of the crater
Слайд 83 The in profile radiographic signs of
gastric ulcers
‘ulcer niche’, projects beyond the lumen of the stomach
sometimes a pencil-thin line of lucency is present crossing the base of the ulcer
more often there is a thicker (2–4 mm) smooth rim of lucency at the base of the ulcer termed the ulcer collar
oedema associated with an ulcer it forms an ulcer mound
Слайд 84 Duodenal ulcer
Radiological signs:
deformity
of the duodenal cap may be caused by an ulcer crater, edema, fibrosis, muscular spasm or a combination of these lesions
barium in the crater may appear a niche projection from the general contour of the cap, if it is seen tangentially
if it is seen en face after compression, it appears as as isolated spot, the surrounding edema causing a translucent area
if the ulcer is chronic, the folds may converge towards it giving a stellate appearance
Слайд 85Differences between peptic ulcer and
malignant ulcer
Слайд 90
.A = benign;B = malignant; C = non-projecting benign;
Gastritis
Gastritis is a descriptive term with sometimes conflicting pathological, endoscopic and radiographic definitions.
Слайд 96 The most common findings are
thick (>5 mm) folds with
or without nodularity
erosions, while less commonly seen, are a frequent sign of H. pylori gastritis
antral narrowing
inflammatory polyps
The radiological findings are similar to endoscopic findings.
Слайд 100 Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis
Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis is a relatively
frequent congenital disorder diagnosed in infancy. Presentation in adults occasionally occurs. The morphological features are due to hypertrophy and hyperplasia of the circular muscle with some contribution by the longitudinal muscle. The hypertrophied muscle lengthens and narrows the pyloric channel.
Слайд 101 Radiographically:
shoulder sign
– an indentation into the barium filled pyloric antrum is caused by thickened pyloric muscle
beak sign – this occurs where the barium column extending into the narrowed pyloric canal is cut off similar to a beak
double track – parallel mucosal folds extending through the elongated pyloric canal
string sign – a thin streak of barium may be seen extending between the pyloric antrum and the duodenal cap
Слайд 102 USG is investigation of choice and
shows:
pyloric canal length>16 mm
transverse pyloric diameter >11 mm
pyloric canal does not open, therefore, decreased gastric emptying
increased gastric peristalsis proxomaly
Polyps
Hyperplastic polyps are by far the most common benign neoplasm of the stomach. These polyps are not considered to have malignant potential, but do occur more commonly in patients who have other risk factors for developing gastric malignancy, such as atrophic gastritis, and in patients with gastric resections and bile reflux gastritis.
Слайд 106 Radiographically:
round filling defect
smooth sessile
lesions
they are usually multiple and of uniform size (5–10 mm)
they are most common in the fundus and body of the
Слайд 111 Gastric carcinoma
ulcerative
fungating
infiltrative
diffuse infiltrative
mucinous
type
Слайд 112The most common presentations on the double-contrast upper gastrointestinal examination are
as:
a filling defect
a shallow ulceration with converging folds
the folds are often thickened, irregular or nodular in shape and may have a club-like appearance
the folds may appear to converge; this appearance is due to a fibrous reaction induced by many of these tumours
when the antrum is primarily involved by tumour, it may be severely narrowed or obstructed
rigidity of the gastric wall and decreased peristalsis indicate submucosa spread of the tumor
Слайд 113A primary neoplastic ulcer is often indistinguishable from a simple ulcer.
Filling
defect in the barium shadow by a large fungating mass.
Hour glass stomach due to annular constricting type of growth.
Narrow irregular gastric outline due to submucous, diffuse, infiltrating neoplasm.