Is Enterography a Medical Term?

Magnetic resonance enterography is an imaging test that lets your doctor see detailed pictures of your small intestine. It can pinpoint inflammation, bleeding, and other problems. It is also called MR enterography.

What is the meaning of Enterography?

Your doctor has recommended you for computed tomography (CT) enterography, which is a means of taking images of the small bowel and the large bowel or colon. Enterography comes from the words "entero," which means intestine or bowel, and "graphy," which means image.

What is the difference between a CT scan and a CT enterography?

A CT scan takes pictures of the inside of the body. The pictures are more detailed than a typical x-ray. During CT Enterography, pictures are taken of cross sections or slices of the abdominal structures in your body focusing on the small bowel.