Transabdominal Gastro-Intestinal UltraSound (GIUS): a visual approach to intestinal pathology-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Transabdominal Gastro-Intestinal UltraSound (GIUS): a visual approach to intestinal pathology

Published:2024-07-05 Issue: Volume: Page:241-261
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Container-title:Exploration of Digestive Diseases
language:en
Short-container-title:Explor Dig Dis

Author:

Felicani Cristina¹^ORCID,Trovati Alice¹^ORCID,Franchi Elena¹^ORCID,Zanni Filippo¹^ORCID,Verzelloni Francesca¹,Bianchini Amedeo²^ORCID,Mazzotta Elena³,Andreone Pietro¹^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Internal and Metabolic Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine and Post-Acute Care, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41124 Modena, Italy

2. Department of Organ Deficiencies and Transplants, Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy

3. IBD Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, S. Orsola Hospital, 40138 Bologna, Italy

Abstract

Transabdominal ultrasound is a valuable diagnostic approach for evaluating the gastrointestinal tract and related disorders. This dynamic examination provides real-time visualization of the digestive tube and surrounding structures, assessment of peristaltic movements, estimation of compressibility of intestinal loops, and recognition of painful spots requiring specific attention. Since ultrasound imaging is non-invasive, painless, reproducible, inexpensive and requires no special preparation, it is used as a major diagnostic tool in emergency settings and in outpatient follow-up of several disorders. Costs, encompassing both accessibility and actual procedural expenses, are lower than those associated with other diagnostic techniques. However, the incorporation of gastro-intestinal ultrasound (GIUS) in clinical practice has not been widely used on a global scale. The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the execution techniques as well as the main areas of application for GIUS. Through illustrative iconographic representation, emphasis was placed on its potential within the diagnostic and therapeutic pathway of various acute and chronic gastrointestinal disorders.

Publisher

Open Exploration Publishing

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