Radiology of the Stomach and Duodenum (Medical Radiology)

A number of imaging techniques, many of them complementary, are used in the investigation and treatment of disorders of the stomach and duodenum. Optimal patient treatment requires a thorough knowledge of the application of these techniques, as well as a sound understanding of pathology of the stomach and its presenting symptomatology. This well-illustrated book covers the various investigative methods in detail, discussing their advantages and disadvantages and explaining their role in specific settings. It will be of great value to both trainee and experienced radiologists, and should assist in promoting effective and judicious patient management. Front Matter....Pages I-XI Introduction and Clinical Overview....Pages 1-4 Radiological-Pathological Correlation....Pages 5-28 Endoscopy of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract....Pages 29-72 Problems and Pitfalls of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Is There Still a Role for the Barium Meal?....Pages 73-87 Conventional Radiology of the Stomach and Duodenum....Pages 89-110 CT of the Stomach....Pages 111-125 Multislice CT of the Stomach....Pages 127-145 Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Stomach....Pages 147-155 Endoscopic Ultrasound of the Stomach....Pages 157-166 CT of the Duodenum....Pages 167-180 Radionuclide Imaging of the Stomach....Pages 181-184 Radiological Intervention in the Stomach and Duodenum....Pages 185-216 The Acute Stomach and Duodenum....Pages 217-229 The Postoperative Stomach and Duodenum....Pages 231-245 Angiography of the Stomach and Duodenum....Pages 247-253 Back Matter....Pages 255-265