Our Enterography Service utilizes CT enterography to visualize the small intestine and other abdominal structures, aiding in the diagnosis and management of conditions such as Crohn's disease. We transform standard CT images into 3D models using 3D grayscale volume rendering and Maximum Intensity Projection (MIP) reconstructions. These techniques enhance the contrast between different tissue densities and structures, with grayscale for volume rendering and MIP highlighting the brightest pixels. This approach helps in clearly delineating intestinal structures and identifying pathologies.
For patients with suspected Crohn’s disease or similar conditions, our service focuses on visualization of the small bowel wall and mesentery. When abnormalities are detected, we use Curved Planar Reformation (CPR) and oblique/magnified grayscale reconstructions to provide targeted views of the affected areas. These additional views enable a focused examination, potentially assisting healthcare professionals in making more informed decisions about patient care.
Submillimeter multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) allows for the routine use of 2D and 3D postprocessing techniques like multiplanar reformatting, maximum intensity projection, and volume rendering. Volume rendering, available on most workstations, uniquely displays all tissue types from any orientation. This technique can assess vascular and nonvascular conditions such as neoplastic, infectious, and inflammatory diseases of the small-bowel mesentery, enhancing disease characterization and complication identification. Link to Justification