Unresolved issues in the use of imaging techniques in COVID-19-associated lesions of the stomach intestine
https://doi.org/10.51523/2708-6011.2024-21-1-03
Abstract
Objective. To systematize and analyze data on the use of imaging techniques in COVID-19-associated gastric and intestinal lesions.
Materials and methods. An analysis of publications in PubMed, EMBASE and Web of Science systems was carried out in the period 2020-2023, describing the use of imaging techniques in patients with a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19-associated gastrointestinal lesions.
Results. The most frequent signs of COVID-19-associated gastric and intestinal lesions on abdominal imaging were identified, their incidence and approximate diagnostic significance were evaluated.
Conclusion. The use of computed tomography and ultrasonography for the diagnosis of COVID-19-associated gastrointestinal lesions is hampered by the lack of clear ideas regarding the sensitivity, specificity, and prognostic value of the previously described radiologic signs of gastrointestinal lesions. In addition, there is no clear algorithm for the use of imaging methods in COVID-19-associated abdominal pain syndrome. The solution of these issues will optimize the use of imaging methods and reduce the time of diagnostic search.
Supporting agencies: The work was performed within the framework of the research project "To develop an algorithm for predictingpost-COVID-19 associated pathology based on the study of clinical, laboratory and functional parameters", State program of scientific research 4 "Translational Medicine", subprogram 4.2 "Fundamental Aspects of Medical Science". Due dates from 01. 01. 2022 to 31. 12. 2024
About the Authors
А. М. Yurkovskiy
Gomel State Medical University
Belarus
Belarus
Аlexei М. Yurkovskiy, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Head of the Department
Department of Radiation Diagnostics with the course of Advanced Training and Retraining
Gomel
M. A. Boika
Gomel State Medical University
Belarus
Belarus
Maryna A. Boika, Assistant Lecturer
Department of Radiation Diagnostics with course of Advanced Training and
Retraining
Gomel
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Yurkovskiy А.М., Boika M.A. Unresolved issues in the use of imaging techniques in COVID-19-associated lesions of the stomach intestine. Health and Ecology Issues. 2024;21(1):29-33. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.51523/2708-6011.2024-21-1-03
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