Radiology and imaging of the colon
By: A.H. Chapman (ed.) ; with contributions by J.F. Adell ... [et al.] ; foreword by A.L. Baert.
Contributors: Chapman, A. H.; Adell, J. F.
Series: Medical radiology
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Berlin; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 324
Subjects: Colon (Anatomy) -- Diseases -- Diagnosis; Colon (Anatomy) -- Imaging; Colon (Anatomy) -- Radiography; Diagnostic imaging; Colonic Diseases -- radiography; Diagnostic Imaging
Description: Radiology has seen dramatic technological advances in recent years. This multi-author text describes the current approach to colonic imaging and provides a detailed insight into likely future developments. The role of radiology in cancer screening is fully considered. In this context, particular attention is devoted to CT and MR virtual colonography, which, it is anticipated, will largely replace barium enema radiology and reduce the use of diagnostic colonoscopy. Modern cancer staging techniques, including PET scanning, are reviewed, and post-treatment follow-up strategies are examined. The imaging of inflammatory and traumatic conditions of the colon is described, as are current colonic interventional options, such as tumour stenting, colon decompression and vascular embolisation. In short, this book provides a comprehensive, well-illustrated and up-to-date review of colonic imaging.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.