Sonographic signs of neutropenic enterocolitis

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World Journal of Gastroenterology

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World J Gastroenterol. Mar 7, 2006; 12(9): 1397-1402
Published online Mar 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i9.1397

Table 2 Sonographic findings in 14 patients with neutropenic enterocolitis (frequency of findings or median and ranges are given)

Localisation of inflammation	13 in ileocoecal region
Localisation of inflammation	1 in ileocoecal region And colon transversum
Pattern of inflammation	10 transmural
Pattern of inflammation	4 mural
Longitudinal extension of inflammation	5-15 cm in all 14 patients
Bowel wall Thickening (mm)	12 (10-20)
Ascites	11 of14
Hypervascularisation	84.61%(13/14)
Fistula	None
Abscess	None

Citation: Dietrich CF, Hermann S, Klein S, Braden B. Sonographic signs of neutropenic enterocolitis. World J Gastroenterol 2006; 12(9): 1397-1402
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v12/i9/1397.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v12.i9.1397