GI Imaging - Week 8 Flashcards
What is the first line investigation for suspected Cholecystitis/Biliary Colic?
Ultrasound
Further clarification of Cholecystitis/Biliary Colic can be made using…
MRCP &/or ERCP
Why may US be used in acute pancreatitis?
To look for stones
What is the purpose of CT imaging in acute pancreatitis?
To assess for complications
Give examples of complications of acute pancreatitis which may be picked up on CT scanning.
Necrosis
Intra-abdominal collections
Vascular complications
In suspected perforation, what is the first-libe investigation?
Erect chest x-ray
Free Subphrenic Gas suggests…
Perforation
Which type of imaging may be useful in appendicitis?
US
What is the investigation for diverticulitis?
CT
Give an example of 2 common non-GI pathologies found on abdo CTs.
AAA, Obstructing ureteric calculus
Give 2 investigations which could be used to investigate dysphagia.
Endoscopy, fluoroscopic study
Which imaging may be used to investigate a change in bowel habit?
Barium enema or CT virtual Colonography
If small intestinal involvement is suspected in IBD, which kind of imaging should be used?
Fluoroscopic contrast studies
Which scan is used to visualise active inflammation in IBD?
Radio-labelled White Cell Scan
What is the first-line radiological investigation for jaundice?
US
