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Surgery G.I.T 222a68a1

True regarding Barium study of ileocaecal tuberculosis

A
String sign
B
Goose neck sign
C
Rt sided obstruction
D
Pulled up caecum
High-Yield Explanation
.Barium study X-ray (Enteroclysis followed by barium enema or barium meal follow through X-ray) in ileocaecal tuberculosis reveals, * Pulled up caecum * Obtuse ileocaecal angle * Hurrying of barium due to rapid flow and lack of barium in inflamed segment (Steirlin sign) * Narrow ileum with thickened ileocaecal valve (Fleischner sign) (Inveed umbrella sign) * Calcifications * Other signs are - persistent narrow stream (string sign); multiple strictures with enormous dilatation of proximal ileum (mega ileum); straightening of ileo caecal junction with 'goose neck' deformity. ref:SRB&;s manual of surgery,ed 3,pg no 514

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