What Imaging Is Best for Jaundice with Suspected Mechanical Obstruction?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Jaundice. Suspected mechanical obstruction based on initial imaging, clinical condition, or laboratory values. (Jaundice):
Category: Gastrointestinal Imaging
Part of the imaging decision system doctors were never taught to navigate at speed: which study to order, which protocol, and what the published appropriateness guidance actually says for GI imaging. Plain-English references, scenario by scenario.
Should You Order Ultrasound or CT First for Jaundice with No Known Cause?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Jaundice. No known predisposing conditions. Initial imaging. (Jaundice): recommended study, differential, downstream pathwa
Should You Order CT with IV Contrast for Suspected Complicated Diverticulitis?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Left lower quadrant pain. Suspected complication(s) of diverticulitis. Initial imaging. (Left Lower Quadrant Pain): recomme
Suspected Diverticulitis: Why Is CT with IV Contrast the Right First Imaging Study?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Left lower quadrant pain. Suspected diverticulitis. Initial imaging. (Left Lower Quadrant Pain): recommended study, differe
Which Imaging Study Best Evaluates Delayed Postoperative Dysphagia? ACR Guidelines
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Delayed (greater than 1 month) postoperative development of dysphagia. Oropharyngeal or retrosternal. Initial imaging. (Dys
What Is the Best Initial Imaging for Early Postoperative Dysphagia?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Early postoperative dysphagia. Oropharyngeal or retrosternal. Initial imaging. (Dysphagia): recommended study, differential
What Is the Best Next Imaging Study for Suspected Acalculous Cholecystitis After a Negative Ultrasound?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Right upper quadrant pain. Suspected acalculous cholecystitis. Negative or equivocal ultrasound. Next imaging study. (Right
What Is the Next Imaging Study for Suspected Biliary Disease After an Equivocal Ultrasound?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Right upper quadrant pain. Fever, elevated WBC count. Suspected biliary disease. Negative or equivocal ultrasound. Next ima
Which Imaging Study Is Next for RUQ Pain with a Normal Ultrasound and Labs?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Right upper quadrant pain. No fever and no high white blood cell (WBC) count. Suspected biliary disease. Negative or equivo
What’s the Right First Imaging Test for Suspected Biliary Disease with RUQ Pain?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Right upper quadrant pain. Suspected biliary disease. Initial imaging. (Right Upper Quadrant Pain): recommended study, diff