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Table 2 Final diagnosis of the studied cases

From: The added value of MDCT enterography using oral lactulose solution in detection, characterization, and guiding management of small bowel disorders

Final diagnosis

Total no.

%

Inflammatory and Infectious disorders

n = 24

30.0

IBD

17

70.9

Non-IBD (FMF and duodenitis)

3

12.5

Specific infection (TB)

2

8.3

Nonspecific imaging findings

2

8.3

Vascular disorders

n = 12

15.0

Occlusive with mesenteric ischemia

2

16.7

Compressive syndromes

7

58.3

Duodenal varices (venous collaterals)

1

8.3

Shock bowel syndrome (hypoperfusion complex)

2

16.7

Neoplastic lesions

n = 27

33.8

Benign

9

33.3

Malignant

18

66.7

Developmental anomalies

n = 13

16.3

Lemmel syndrome

3

23.1

Malrotation anomalies

10

76.9

Small bowel obstruction

n = 14

17.5

External hernia

2

14.3

Intussusception

1

7.1

Adhesions

1

7.1

Other causes (previously categorized)

10

71.4

  1. Note: inconclusive numbers