ASGE Annual GI Advanced Practice Provider Course (On-Demand) - Clinical Case-Based Learning (Day Two) | April 2023-Abnormal Imaging in GI: Tests, Clinical Significance, and Impact on Management

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In this video, the speaker discusses the importance of imaging studies in the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal (GI) conditions. The speaker emphasizes the role of primary care providers in reviewing the relevant imaging studies, as they have a better understanding of the patient's history and initial evaluation. They also mention that primary care providers can receive increased reimbursement by noting that they conducted the primary review of imaging studies in their coding charges.<br /><br />The speaker covers various imaging studies commonly used in GI, such as ultrasound, X-rays, CT, MRI, nuclear studies, and procedures requiring interpretation of imaging. They highlight specific clinical scenarios, including dysphagia, abdominal pain, jaundice, bile leaks, obscure GI bleeding, and liver lesions, in which imaging can make a big difference in management.<br /><br />The speaker provides examples and images of specific findings related to these clinical scenarios. They discuss the usefulness of video swallow studies and imaging in diagnosing oropharyngeal dysphagia and Zenker's diverticulum. They also mention the role of imaging in evaluating achalasia, gallbladder problems, pancreatitis, mesenteric ischemia, appendicitis, colon bleeding, and hepatic lesions.<br /><br />The speaker emphasizes that imaging studies complement endoscopy and play a crucial role in diagnosing and managing GI conditions. They encourage primary care providers to review imaging studies and consult radiologists when necessary. The video concludes with multiple-choice questions to test the viewer's understanding of the content. No credits are granted in the transcript.

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Aaron Shiels, MD, FASGE

Keywords

imaging studies

diagnosis

management

gastrointestinal conditions

primary care providers

reviewing imaging studies