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Interpret ct: mild thickening of distal sigmoid & rectal wall w/o adjacent fatty stranding. loops of mild distended sm bowel w/o clear transition zone?
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Diverticulosis: and possibly prior episode of diverticulitis could present this way. So too does infected segment or inflammation. The mild dilated small bowel in the current context is not as much of concern as the condition of the colon. Best discuss these findings with your doctor to put them into a good clinical picture. Good luck
Answered 9/1/2015
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