title: Thoracic findings in gastrointestinal pathology.
abstract: A large variety of gastrointestinal and abdominal pathologic processes can be diagnosed or suspected by their direct effects on the chest. The chest radiograph, as often the first admission film, can aid the radiologist in recommending the appropriate follow-up examinations.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004931:Esophageal Achalasia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004932:Esophageal and Gastric Varices / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006548:Hernia, Diaphragmatic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006551:Hernia, Hiatal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008100:Liver Abscess / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D008479:Mediastinal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D010192:Pancreatic Pseudocyst / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D012128:Respiratory Distress Syndrome / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013274:Stomach Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013369:Subphrenic Abscess / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014138:Tracheoesophageal Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging