摘要
Initially thought of as a respiratory infection,coronavirus disease-2019(COVID-19)is now recognized as a complex disease with a wide clinical spectrum,including digestive involvement.While several studies have evaluated chest imaging findings in COVID-19,few papers have looked at the abdominal imaging features of these patients.Liver,biliary,pancreas and bowel involvement have been reported in COVID-19 infected patients.In this review,we aim to summarize currently available data related to abdominal imaging techniques in COVID-19,in accordance with relevant clinical and laboratory workup of these patients.Underlying mechanisms,indications and imaging findings related to COVID-19 are discussed based on published data.Also,practice points for clinicians are highlighted in order to adequately recognize digestive-related injuries of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection.While there’s been a steady accumulation of data with respect to abdominal imaging findings in COVID-19,currently available recommendations are based on limited research.There is a wide spectrum of abdominal imaging findings in COVID-19,which includes hepato-biliary,pancreatic and luminal pathology.
