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

Abnormal Imaging in GI: Tests, Clinical Significance, and Impact on Management

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses the importance of imaging studies in gastrointestinal (GI) conditions. While the speaker acknowledges that they and their team do not have formal training in radiology, they believe that they can become proficient at reading imaging studies, as they know the patients best and have done the initial evaluation and ordered the appropriate tests. The speaker mentions that reviewing imaging studies can lead to increased reimbursement, as it allows for primary review of the images. They go on to discuss different imaging studies commonly used in GI, such as ultrasound, X-rays, CT scans, MRI, nuclear studies, and endoscopy. The speaker then highlights specific clinical scenarios where imaging can be useful, including dysphagia, abdominal pain, jaundice, suspected bile leaks, obscure GI bleeding, liver lesions, and others. They provide examples of imaging findings for each scenario and explain how different imaging techniques can aid in the diagnosis and management of GI conditions. The video concludes by emphasizing the complementary role of imaging studies and endoscopy, as well as the importance of consulting radiologists for the interpretation of images. Overall, the video highlights the significance of imaging studies in the field of gastroenterology.

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Aaron Shiels, MD, FASGE

Keywords

imaging studies

gastrointestinal conditions

radiology

ultrasound

endoscopy

diagnosis