CT of abdominal postoperative complications

Expected postoperative CT appearances are contrasted with acute and late complications after abdominal surgery.

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Overview

Description

Rectal and other abdominal surgery examples illustrate operative materials, foreign bodies, gossypiboma, anastomotic leakage, and bowel obstruction. Early and late postoperative obstruction are distinguished within a practical emergency CT approach to surgically altered anatomy.

Learning Objectives

Recognise expected postoperative anatomy, surgical materials, and common foreign bodies on abdominal CT.
Identify anastomotic leak, gossypiboma, and other urgent postoperative complications.
Differentiate causes and CT patterns of early and late postoperative bowel obstruction.

Topics Covered

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00:11 - Introduction to postoperative abdominal CT

01:24 - Common findings in rectal cancer surgery CT scans

02:11 - Overview of foreign bodies in postoperative scans

04:56 - Significance of different types of surgical rings in scans

09:02 - Recognizing surgical complications like gossypiboma and anastomotic leaks

15:54 - Role of CT in diagnosing bowel obstructions and complications

29:41 - Causes of gastrointestinal obstructions and CT indicators

40:09 - Understanding postoperative obstructions using CT

47:51 - Late postoperative complications and obstructions

48:02 - Differentiating acute and late postoperative obstructions

56:57 - Summary of diagnostic procedures and recommendations for emergencies

Lecturers

András Palkó^{M.D. Ph.D.}

Szeged, Hungary

Consultant radiologist at TMC and professor of Radiology at University of Szeged, Hungary

Professor András Palkó, M.D, Ph. D. has extensive clinical as well as academic experience. Dr. Palkó has been working with abdominal CT and MRI for 25 years. He is the author of 90 peer reviewed papers and over 40 books and book chapters, invited speaker of international scientific and educational conferences, co-founder and faculty member of the European School of Radiology and examiner for the European Diploma in Radiology

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