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The Gastrointestinal Wall Layers

An Aid in Sonographic Detection of Gastric Wall Lesions and Rectal Wall Cancer Staging

Glenn A. Rouse, MD

Phil-Ann Tan-Sinn, RT, RDMS

Diagnostic Ultrasound Department, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, California.

Recent developments in the understanding of the sonographic appearance of the bowel wall, made possible by improvements in ultrasound technology, have given sonography a unique role to play in the evaluation of gastrointestinal lesions. Changes in wall thickness, alterations of normal structures, and complete obliteration of the entire wall structure can be observed. This report reviews the sonographic appearance of the histologic wall structures and shows cases that illustrate how the knowledge of those structures can help the sonographer to evaluate gastrointestinal lesions.

Key Words: gastric lesions • bowel wall layers • rectal carcinoma • gastrointestinal tract

Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Vol. 6, No. 1, 13-17 (1990)
DOI: 10.1177/875647939000600102


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