Fig. 4From: Imaging the operated colon using water-enema multidetector CT, with emphasis on surgical anastomosesExpected status after right hemicolectomy (surgical scheme shown in insets) for carcinoma in an 88-year-old female. WE-MDCT showed well-distended residual bowel and patent end-to-side ileo-colic anastomosis (arrows) with hyperattenuating staples. Note the midline incisional hernia containing small bowel (arrowheads)Back to article page