Summary
This observational study examined abdominal imaging findings in patients with COVID-19, documenting the prevalence of gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary complications. Bowel abnormalities and gallbladder bile stasis were commonly observed, whilst patients undergoing laparotomy frequently exhibited intestinal ischaemia, possibly secondary to small-vessel thrombotic phenomena. The findings suggest that COVID-19 may have significant extrapulmonary vascular and gastrointestinal manifestations.
UK applicability
These imaging and surgical findings from COVID-19 patients may inform UK clinical radiology and surgical practice in recognising gastrointestinal complications during pandemic waves. The observations are relevant to UK hospital protocols for abdominal imaging interpretation and surgical management of COVID-19 patients.
Key measures
Prevalence of bowel abnormalities, gallbladder bile stasis, intestinal ischaemia, and bacterial culture results on abdominal imaging
Outcomes reported
The study documented abdominal imaging findings in COVID-19 patients, reporting the prevalence of bowel abnormalities and gallbladder bile stasis. Patients who required surgical intervention frequently presented with intestinal ischaemia, potentially attributed to small-vessel thrombosis.
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