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 att...

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Other Authors:	Chapman, Anthony H. (Editor)
Format:	Electronic eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2004
Series:	Diagnostic Imaging
Subjects:	Imaging / Radiology Diagnostic Radiology Gastroenterology Oncology Proctology Radiology, Medical Oncology   Endocrinology Colonkrebs Mastdarmkrebs Colonkrankheit Radiologische Diagnostik Aufsatzsammlung
Online Access:	UBR01 Volltext
Summary:	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
Physical Description:	1 Online-Ressource (XII, 324 p)
ISBN:	9783642188343
DOI:	10.1007/978-3-642-18834-3