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Advanced gastrointestinal (GI) imaging techniques have revolutionized the management of digestive disorders, offering enhanced diagnostic accuracy, treatment planning, and follow-up care. This article explores the role of advanced GI imaging modalities, including endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and computed tomography (CT) scans, in the diagnosis and management of various digestive disorders. Through a review of recent literature and clinical studies, we examine the benefits of these technologies in identifying conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), gastrointestinal cancers, and pancreatitis. EUS provides high-resolution images and allows for tissue sampling, improving the detection of lesions and staging of tumors. MRI offers noninvasive imaging with superior soft tissue contrast, while CT scans provide detailed cross-sectional images useful in assessing disease extent and complications. We also discuss the integration of these imaging techniques with emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) to further enhance diagnostic capabilities and patient outcomes.
