Bowel wall thickening can be focal (<5 cm) or segmental (6-40 cm). Normal small bowel wall thickness should not exceed 3 mm. Colonic wall thickness varies from 1-2 mm with distension to 5 mm with contraction
Schatzki ring is a narrowing of lower esophagus causing swallowing difficulties. Rings can be above junction (A rings) or at squamocolumnar junction (B rings). Named after German-American physician Richard Schatzki
Acute pancreatitis is life-threatening inflammation of the pancreas. Two main types: interstitial edematous (90-95%) and necrotizing. Diagnosis requires two of three criteria: severe epigastric pain, elevated enzymes, imaging features
Rare vascular disorder causing duodenal obstruction due to SMA compression. About 400 cases described in English literature. More common in females, usually in older children and adolescents
Chart assesses stool shape and consistency on a 1-7 scale. Normal stools fall between 3-4 on the scale. Used by healthcare providers to diagnose GI conditions
IPMN is a benign pancreatic cyst that can develop into cancer. About 8% of pancreatic cancer cases originate from IPMN cysts. IPMN is the most common pancreatic cystic lesion, affecting 10.9% of people over 50