- Clear and practical guide to diagnostic imaging of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract
- Explains the roles of the different imaging modalities
- Aids differential diagnosis
- Includes a wealth of carefully selected and categorized illustrations
- Presents case studies of both common and uncommon pathologies
Radiology Illustrated: Gastrointestinal Tract is the second of two volumes designed to provide clear and practical guidance on the diagnostic imaging of abdominal diseases. The book presents approximately 300 cases with 1500 carefully selected and categorized illustrations of gastrointestinal tract diseases, along with key text messages and tables that will help the reader easily to recall the relevant images as an aid to differential diagnosis., Essential points are summarized at the end of each text message to facilitate rapid review and learning. Additionally, brief descriptions of each clinical problem are provided, followed by case studies of both common and uncommon pathologies that illustrate the roles of the different imaging modalities, including ultrasound, radiography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging.
Table of ContentsPart 1. Pharynx/Esophagus.- 1. Benign structural and functional abnormality of the esophagus, postop. Complication of the esophagus.- 2. Esophagitis.- 3. Benign and malignant tumor of the esophagus.-
Part 2. Stomach/Duodenum.- 4. Benign structural & functional abnormality of the stomach and duodenum.- 5. Inflammatory and infectious diseases of the stomach and duodenum.- 6. Mucosal tumor of the stomach.- 7. Subepithelial tumor of the stomach.- 8. Lymphoma and metastasis of the stomach.- 9. Postoperative change and complications of the stomach and duodenum.-
Part 3. Small Bowel.- 10. Benign structural & functional abnormality of the small bowel.- 11. Inflammatory disease of the small bowel.- 12. Vasculitis and ischemic bowel disease.- 13. Small bowel obstruction.- 14. Benign tumor of the small bowel.- 15. Malignant tumor of the small bowel.-
Part 4. Colon.- 16. Benign structural & functional abnormality of the colon.- 17. Inflammatory & infectious disease of the colon.- 18. Benign tumor of the colon.- 19. Malignant tumor of the colon.- 20. Postoperative change and complications of the colon.-
Part 5. Mesentery, Peritoneum, abdominal wall.- 21. Benign diseases of mesentery and omentum.- 22. Malignant diseases of mesentery and omentum.- 23. Abdominal wall abnormality & hernia.
