Imaging of the gastrointestinal complications of systemic chemotherapy

Clin Radiol. 2009 Jul;64(7):724-33. doi: 10.1016/j.crad.2009.02.016. Epub 2009 May 26.

Abstract

Gastrointestinal complications of chemotherapy may be serious and potentially life-threatening. Familiarity with and awareness of the potential complications associated with various chemotherapeutic agents/regimens is paramount to enable accurate and timely diagnosis. In this article we review the radiological manifestations of the most notable gastrointestinal complications associated with chemotherapeutic administration.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Antineoplastic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Enterocolitis, Neutropenic / chemically induced
  • Enterocolitis, Neutropenic / diagnostic imaging
  • Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous / chemically induced
  • Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous / diagnostic imaging
  • Female
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / chemically induced
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Perforation / chemically induced
  • Intestinal Perforation / diagnostic imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Stomach Ulcer / chemically induced
  • Stomach Ulcer / diagnostic imaging
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents