SBFT
Medical abbreviation · Gastroenterology
| Stands for | Small bowel follow-through |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
SBFT stands for Small bowel follow-through, a gastroenterology abbreviation.
Fluoroscopic study in which barium is followed from the stomach through the small intestine with serial films until it reaches the colon. It was traditionally used to detect Crohn's disease, strictures and small-bowel tumors and to estimate transit time.
Example: SBFT shows narrowed terminal ileum with "string sign", suggestive of Crohn's disease.
Usage notes
CT and MR enterography have largely replaced SBFT because they show the bowel wall and surrounding tissues. The "string sign" of Kantor describes a narrowed, spastic terminal ileum in Crohn's disease. A study can take one to several hours depending on transit time.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.