Congress:
ECR26
Poster Number:
C-25624
Type:
Poster: EPOS Radiologist (educational)
Authorblock:
M. DUGAR, A. R. PATIL, S. Nandikoor, R. More, G. Pradeep; Bangalore/IN
Disclosures:
MEGHA DUGAR:
Nothing to disclose
ARUNA R PATIL:
Nothing to disclose
Shrivalli Nandikoor:
Nothing to disclose
Radhika More:
Nothing to disclose
Gautham Pradeep:
Nothing to disclose
Keywords:
Abdomen, Biliary Tract / Gallbladder, Pancreas, CT, MR-Cholangiography, Ultrasound, Cholangiography, Contrast agent-oral, Contrast agent-other, Fistula
- To review the anatomy,etiology, classification, pathophysiology and management of various biliary and pancreatic fistulas.
- To demonstrate the imaging spectrum on CT and MRI/MRCP, highlighting direct and indirect signs across peritoneal, pleural, enteric, cutaneous, vascular, and bronchial fistulas.
- To highlight key imaging red flags for occult pancreatico-biliary fistulas in patients with refractory effusions, ascites, sepsis, or prolonged hospital stays.
- To compare the strengths and limitations of CT versus MRI/MRCP in delineating ductal anatomy and fistulous tracts.
- To emphasize the role of imaging in guiding management and enabling timely multidisciplinary intervention.