Integrative diagnostics of the gastro-intestinal tract – gastroesophageal reflux and constipation in practice

Abstract

Common disorders of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, such as gastroesophageal reflux/disease (GER/D) and constipation, are frequent causes for seeking medical support in infants. Diagnostic workup must ensure that diagnosed diseases are responsible for such complaints, thus enabling appropriate therapy. In this context assessment consists of clinical examination, functional tests, and imaging, which should be done in a staged manner. Close cooperation between clinicians and clinical radiologists enables optimal diagnostics, thus forming the basis for appropriate therapy.

ESPR 2023—Building new bridges from Belgrade

“…You will refresh and renew your knowledge about juvenile idiopathic arthritis both from radiological [1] and clinical perspectives [2], but also find different insights into very common topics, such as gastro-esophageal reflux and constipation [3]. Important diagnostic hints in imaging of unusual (viral, bacterial, and parasitic) lung infections and their clinical and imaging mimics is presented [4].…”