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Imaging in pediatric disorders of the gut-brain interactions: current best practice and future directions

Shaman Rajindrajith1,2, Wathsala Hathagoda1,2, Eranga Ganewatte2

  • 1Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Expert Review of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
|November 24, 2023
PubMed

Insights

Radiological investigations are crucial for evaluating pediatric Disorders of Gut-Brain Interactions (DGBI). Novel imaging techniques promise to revolutionize DGBI diagnosis and treatment, offering better insights into the gut-brain axis.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Neurogastroenterology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Disorders of Gut-Brain Interactions (DGBI) present common yet challenging clinical scenarios in pediatric patients.
  • Radiological investigations are frequently employed to assess children experiencing DGBI.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current best practices for radiological investigations in pediatric DGBI.
  • To explore the potential of novel radiological approaches to transform DGBI assessment and treatment in children.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on radiological investigations for pediatric DGBI.
  • Discussion of emerging and novel imaging modalities.

Main Results:

  • Current imaging practices for DGBI are discussed.
  • Novel imaging techniques show potential for revolutionizing diagnosis and treatment.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric DGBI imaging is evolving, with significant potential to transform diagnosis and therapy.
  • Advancements in understanding the gut-brain axis will drive the development of sophisticated, lower-radiation imaging techniques.
  • Novel modalities offer enhanced insights into the gut-brain axis, improving therapeutic options for children with DGBI.
Abstract

Keywords:
Disorders of gut-brain interactionsabdominal X-rayabdominal ultrasoundconstipationfunctional MRIfunctional abdominal painfunctional gastrointestinal disordersirritable bowel syndrome

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