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Imaging Measurement of Whole Gut Transit Time in Paediatric and Adult Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders: A Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis

Sharif, Hayfa; Devadason, David; Abrehart, Nichola; Stevenson, Rebecca; Marciani, Luca

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Authors

Hayfa Sharif

David Devadason

Rebecca Stevenson

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LUCA MARCIANI LUCA.MARCIANI@NOTTINGHAM.AC.UK
Professor of Gastrointestinal Imaging



Abstract

Background: functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGID) are common conditions in children and adults, often associated with abnormalities of whole gut transit. Currently, transit tests can be performed using several imaging methods including tracking of radiopaque markers, gamma scintigraphy with the use of radioisotopes, magnetic tracking methods, tracking of movement of Wireless Motility Capsules and emerging Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) approaches. Objectives: to review recent literature on diagnostic imaging techniques used to investigate whole gut transit in FGIDs. Methods: a systematic review was carried out. The different techniques are described briefly, with particular emphasis on contemporary literature and new developments, particularly in the field of MRI. Conclusions: emerging MRI capsule marker methods are promising new tools to study whole gut transit in FGIDs.

Citation

Sharif, H., Devadason, D., Abrehart, N., Stevenson, R., & Marciani, L. (2019). Imaging Measurement of Whole Gut Transit Time in Paediatric and Adult Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders: A Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis. Diagnostics, 9(4), https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics9040221

Journal Article Type Review
Acceptance Date Dec 11, 2019
Online Publication Date Dec 13, 2019
Publication Date Dec 13, 2019
Deposit Date Dec 15, 2019
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Journal Diagnostics
Electronic ISSN 2075-4418
Publisher MDPI
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 9
Issue 4
Article Number 221
DOI https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics9040221
Public URL https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/3576356
Publisher URL https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/9/4/221