RADIOLOGIC EVALUATION OF POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS IN ABDOMINAL SURGERY: A GASTROENTEROLOGICAL INSIGHT

Abstract

The complications that come after abdominal surgery are a major clinical problem because they have to be evaluated accurately and in a timely manner to enhance patient recovery.  This paper intends to assess the radiologic modalities utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of complications of the gastroenterological system.  A series of patients who had abdominal surgical procedures was studied, and computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ultrasonography (US) were used to find out the prevalent complications, including anastomotic leak, abscess, bowel obstruction, and internal bleeding.  Findings showed that CT would offer the greatest detection rates of anastomotic leaks and MRI demonstrated better sensitivity of inflammatory bowel alterations. Also, US was diagnosed as a non-invasive and economical modality used in the early detection of fluid collections.  The results indicate the significance of the individualized radiologic strategy in the early diagnosis and treatment of postoperative complications, as well as the vital position of early identification in reducing the morbidity and enhancing patient outcomes.