Abdominal Imaging

AI tools will speed up emergency diagnosis, but must be tested
By Frances Rylands-Monk
A session at ECR 2026 offered an overview on AI tools in thoracic emergencies.
April 20, 2026
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Stent procedure proves safe in pediatric liver transplant cases
By Will Morton
Biodegradable stents appear safe and effective for treating narrowing of the bile ducts in children after liver transplants, Italian researchers noted at RSNA 2025.
December 4, 2025
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Gastric ultrasound can be used by novice examiners
By Amerigo Allegretto
With training, novice users of ultrasound can detect a full stomach in patients undergoing anesthesia, Swiss authors have reported.
November 14, 2025
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Beetroot-based contrast agents show promise for abdominal MRI
By Kate Madden Yee
Researchers have explored the development of GBCA alternatives, including those made from plant-based extracts.
November 10, 2025
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CE MRI-based radiomics model captures DEB TACE-induced tumor changes
By Liz Carey
Researchers in Germany evaluated a Siamese network model's performance in optimizing hepatocellular carcinoma treatment.
August 25, 2025
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Why it pays off to know about contrast-enhanced ultrasound
By Prof. Paul Sidhu
Contrast-enhanced ultrasound is now an indispensable point-of-care or problem-solving tool, answering a clinical conundrum in minutes, if not seconds, says Prof. Paul Sidhu.
May 12, 2025
In a 47-year-old man with upper abdominal pain, ultrasound shows a fatty liver and an atypical lesion (arrow). The CEUS examination answered the question in 30 seconds -- this is a hemangioma, with classical pathognomonic peripheral globular enhancement (arrow). It’s a “slam-dunk” diagnosis: no further imaging, no further costs, and the patient knows immediately that this is benign. Figure courtesy of Prof. Paul Sidhu.
Debate ignites over radiology trainees and research
By Philip Ward
Should all trainees be forced to do research? This question has sparked a lively discussion between Prof. Luis MartĂ­-BonmatĂ­ and two leading U.K. radiologists.
April 8, 2025
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Munich group lends support to AI use in CT colonography
By Philip Ward
Integrating an AI tool for colorectal polyp classification in CT colonography may help to improve radiologists' therapy recommendations, German researchers have reported.
January 30, 2025
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Debate intensifies over AI use for prostate MRI
By Philip Ward
Is AI ready to replace or assist radiologists in prostate MRI interpretation and reporting? Not yet, according to a new European Radiology commentary that has been challenged by a second viewpoint column.
July 11, 2024
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The dangers of eating raw fish: CT provides clarity in tricky cases
By Philip Ward
The incidence of severe gastrointestinal illness due to eating undercooked or raw fish and seafood is rising, and CT is proving valuable in these patients. A group of Spanish radiologists have shared their clinical experiences.
November 13, 2023
ESGAR offers research grants for abdominal imaging
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology (ESGAR) is offering grants to researchers under 40 years of age. Up to 5000 Euros is available for a maximum of two projects per round. Each project should last a maximum of two years.
September 3, 2023
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Momentum grows for MRI screening in prostate cancer
By Kate Madden Yee
Researchers from University College London have found that MRI screening has a major impact on prostate cancer diagnosis. They unveiled their results in an article published on 21 August in BMJ Oncology.
August 21, 2023
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