The Diagnostic Value Of MDCT For Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Objective:The purpose of the study was to determining the accuracy of MDCT in the diagnosis and localization of lower gastrointestinal bleeding.Method:23 patients with lower gastrointestinal bleeding were analyzed retrospectively for the clinical symptoms., MDCT diagnosis and surgical outcome.Result:18of 23 patients were diagnosed as lower gastrointestinal bleeding by MDCT scan. The sensitivity of diagnosis of MDCT scan for lower gastrointestinal bleeding was 78.2%.In these 18 MDCT scan diagnosed lower gastrointestinal bleeding,16 patients were confirm by operation or Endoscopy. The accuracy of the bleeding position (diagnosis of localization) is 88.8%.Conclusion:Contrast-enhanced MDCT is accurate in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal bleeding and can show the precise location and etiology of bleeding, thereby directing further management. MDCT could be a routine diagnosed method for gastrointestinal bleeding.