Gulinac M, Kiprin G, Tsranchev I, Graklanov V, Chervenkov L, Velikova T. Clinical issues and challenges in imaging of gastrointestinal diseases: A minireview and our experience. World J Clin Cases 2024; 12(18): 3304-3313 [DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i18.3304]
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Milena Gulinac, MD, PhD, Chief Physician, Department of General and Clinical Pathology, Medical University of Plovdiv, 15A Vassil Aprilov Blvd, Plovdiv 4002, Bulgaria. mgulinac@hotmail.com
Research Domain of This Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
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Minireviews
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World J Clin Cases. Jun 26, 2024; 12(18): 3304-3313 Published online Jun 26, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i18.3304
Clinical issues and challenges in imaging of gastrointestinal diseases: A minireview and our experience
Milena Gulinac, Georgi Kiprin, Ivan Tsranchev, Vasko Graklanov, Lyubomir Chervenkov, Tsvetelina Velikova
Milena Gulinac, Department of General and Clinical Pathology, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv 4002, Bulgaria
Milena Gulinac, Tsvetelina Velikova, Medical Faculty, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, Sofia 1407, Bulgaria
Georgi Kiprin, Department of Gastroenterology, MHAT Eurohospital, Plovdiv 4000, Bulgaria
Ivan Tsranchev, Department of Forensic Medicine and Deontology, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv 4000, Bulgaria
Vasko Graklanov, First Department of Internal Diseases, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv 4000, Bulgaria
Lyubomir Chervenkov, Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Medical University Plovdiv, Plovdiv 4000, Bulgaria
Author contributions: Gulinac M and Velikova T contributed to conceptualization; Kiprin G contributed to methodology; Graklanov V contributed to software; Gulinac M, Chervenkov L and Velikova T contributed to validation; Gulinac M contributed to formal analysis; Tsranchev I contributed to investigation; Kiprin G contributed to resources; Gulinac M, Kiprin G, and Graklanov V contributed to data curation; Gulinac M and Velikova T wrote the original draft; Kiprin G, Tsranchev I, Graklanov V, and Velikova T reviewed and edited the draft; Gulinac M and Kiprin G contributed to visualization; Velikova T contributed to supervision, project administration, and funding acquisition; and all authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.
Supported byThe European Union-NextGenerationEU, through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan of the Republic of Bulgaria, No. BG-RRP-2.004-0008.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare no conflict of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Milena Gulinac, MD, PhD, Chief Physician, Department of General and Clinical Pathology, Medical University of Plovdiv, 15A Vassil Aprilov Blvd, Plovdiv 4002, Bulgaria. mgulinac@hotmail.com
Received: November 27, 2023 Revised: January 25, 2024 Accepted: May 6, 2024 Published online: June 26, 2024 Processing time: 203 Days and 12.1 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Accurately diagnosing gastrointestinal (GI) diseases mainly relies on imaging the GI tract. With the latest techniques, one can explore the detailed morphology, biomechanical properties, function, and pathology of the GI tract. Technological advancements are happening rapidly, and there is enormous innovation potential. The main developing trends include faster image acquisition, higher resolution, increased computer power, and improved software for post-processing. Additionally, there is a trend towards developing and refining "new sub-modalities" based on traditional methods and fusing different modalities into new multimodal concepts. Overall, the future of GI imaging looks promising and will significantly benefit clinical and research studies of GI diseases.
