June 17, 2026 · Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR · DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2026.05.001

ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Gastrointestinal Bleeding-Child

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The authors aim to establish evidence-based guidelines for the imaging evaluation of gastrointestinal bleeding in pediatric patients, addressing the appropriate use of various imaging modalities to diagnose and localize the source of bleeding. They emphasize the importance of tailoring imaging strategies based on the clinical scenario, particularly in unstable patients, while also highlighting the role of expert consensus when peer-reviewed literature is insufficient.

Expert Panel on Pediatric Imaging, Joe B Baker, Michael M Moore, Michael N Clemenshaw, Chinenye R Dike, Matthew R Hammer, Madeline M Joseph, Summer L Kaplan, Michael A Manfredi, Mariana L Meyers, Hannibal Person, Jonathan D Samet, Marla B K Sammer, Kathleen Schenker, Amit S Sura, Gregory Vorona, Sherwin S Chan

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