Practical fluoroscopy of the GI and GU tracts
By: Marc S. Levine, Parvati Ramchandani, Stephen E. Rubesin
Contributors: Ramchandani, Parvati; Rubesin, Stephen E.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Cambridge
Language: eng
Number of pages: 224
ISBN-13: 9781107001800
Subjects: Fluoroscopy; Urography; Methods; Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Description: This book highlights the critical role of fluoroscopy in the diagnosis of luminal GI and GU diseases, presenting both the fundamentals and nuances for performing and interpreting all types of these examinations. The text presents detailed descriptions of the techniques for performing GI and GU fluoroscopic procedures in a logical, stepwise format. Practical tips, advice and solutions address the problems and pitfalls commonly encountered during these examinations. Clear, concise, yet comprehensive descriptions of the relevant clinical and radiographic findings and differential diagnoses also provide a focused approach for interpreting GI and GU studies. A plethora of carefully annotated figures illustrate the pertinent findings.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Pharynx; title: Examination of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum : techniquesand normal anatomy; title: Esophagus; title: Stomach; title: Duodenum; title: Small intestine : normal anatomy and techniques; title: Small intestine; title: Colon : normal anatomy and techniques; title: Colon; title: Fluoroscopic evaluation of the bladder, urethra, and urinary diversions; title: Retrograde pyelography.