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Gastrointestinal tract imaging in children: current techniques

Melanie P Hiorns1

  • 1Radiology Department, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, Great Ormond Street, London, WC1N 3JH, UK. melanie.hiorns@gosh.nhs.uk

Pediatric Radiology
|July 3, 2010
PubMed

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Pediatric gastrointestinal (GI) imaging is advancing with new methods. This review covers current upper GI tract imaging techniques, including contrast studies, ultrasound, CT, MRI, and capsule endoscopy (CE).

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Radiology
  • Gastrointestinal Imaging

Background:

  • Pediatric gastrointestinal (GI) imaging techniques are continuously evolving.
  • New radiological and non-radiological methods are being incorporated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize current imaging techniques for the pediatric GI tract, focusing on the upper GI tract.
  • To describe the relationship between various imaging modalities.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current imaging techniques including upper GI series, contrast studies, ultrasound (US), computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
  • Inclusion of capsule endoscopy (CE) as a significant advancement.

Main Results:

  • The article provides an overview of established and emerging imaging modalities for the pediatric upper GI tract.
  • It highlights the complementary roles of different techniques in evaluating pediatric GI conditions.

Conclusions:

  • A comprehensive understanding of available imaging techniques is crucial for effective pediatric GI diagnosis.
  • The integration of techniques like CE expands diagnostic capabilities in pediatric gastroenterology.

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