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World J Radiol. Jun 28, 2021; 13(6): 157-170
Published online Jun 28, 2021. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v13.i6.157
Published online Jun 28, 2021. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v13.i6.157
Imaging spectrum of abdominal manifestations of COVID-19
Tanvi Vaidya, Avinash Nanivadekar, Rajan Patel, Department of Radiology, Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune 411001, Maharashtra, India
Author contributions: All authors have participated sufficiently in the drafting of this manuscript and take responsibility for the scientific content; Vaidya T and Nanivadekar A were involved in the study conceptualization; Vaidya T and Patel R took part in data acquisition; Patel R drafted the manuscript; Nanivadekar A designed the literature search and reviewed the manuscript; Nanivadekar A and Patel R performed final editing of the manuscript; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare no conflict of interests for this article.
Corresponding author: Tanvi Vaidya, DNB, Attending Doctor, Department of Radiology, Ruby Hall Clinic, Sasoon Road, Pune 411001, Maharashtra, India. tanvivaidya5@gmail.com
Received: February 3, 2021
Peer-review started: February 3, 2021
First decision: March 31, 2021
Revised: April 11, 2021
Accepted: May 24, 2021
Article in press: May 24, 2021
Published online: June 28, 2021
Processing time: 141 Days and 15.5 Hours
Peer-review started: February 3, 2021
First decision: March 31, 2021
Revised: April 11, 2021
Accepted: May 24, 2021
Article in press: May 24, 2021
Published online: June 28, 2021
Processing time: 141 Days and 15.5 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: The gastrointestinal manifestations of coronavirus disease 2019 are being increasingly recognized. A variety of imaging features can be encountered, either due to direct infection by the virus or as a result of viral-mediated cytotoxicity and tissue damage. Imaging can play a key role in the early recognition of gastrointestinal tract involvement and its potentially fatal complications.