What Is the Right First Imaging Study for Suspected Acute Pancreatitis?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Suspected acute pancreatitis. First time presentation. Epigastric pain and increased amylase and lipase. Less than 48 to 72
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.
What Imaging Is Best for Jaundice When Biliary Obstruction Is Not Suspected?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Jaundice. Suspected medical, metabolic, or functional etiologies based on initial imaging, clinical condition, or laborator
What Is the Right Initial Imaging for Acute Nonlocalized Abdominal Pain and Fever?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Acute nonlocalized abdominal pain and fever. No recent surgery. Initial imaging. (Acute Nonlocalized Abdominal Pain): recom
What Imaging Should You Order for Intermittent or Low-Grade Small-Bowel Obstruction?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Suspected intermittent or low-grade small-bowel obstruction. Indolent presentation. (Suspected Small-Bowel Obstruction): re
What Is the Best Initial Imaging for Retrosternal Dysphagia in Immunocompromised Patients?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Retrosternal dysphagia in immunocompromised patients. Initial imaging. (Dysphagia): recommended study, differential, downst
What’s the Best Initial Imaging for Retrosternal Dysphagia in Immunocompetent Patients?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Retrosternal dysphagia in immunocompetent patients. Initial imaging. (Dysphagia): recommended study, differential, downstre
What Is the Best Initial Imaging for Unexplained Oropharyngeal Dysphagia?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Unexplained oropharyngeal dysphagia. Initial imaging. (Dysphagia): recommended study, differential, downstream pathway.
What Is the Best Initial Imaging for Oropharyngeal Dysphagia With a Known Cause?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Oropharyngeal dysphagia with an attributable cause. Initial imaging. (Dysphagia): recommended study, differential, downstre
How Should You Monitor Known Crohn Disease with Imaging? An ACR-Guided Workflow
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Known Crohn disease, disease surveillance; monitoring therapy. (Crohn Disease): recommended study, differential, downstream
What Imaging Is Best for a Suspected Acute Crohn Disease Exacerbation? An ACR-Guided Workflow
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Known Crohn disease, suspected acute exacerbation. (Crohn Disease): recommended study, differential, downstream pathway.