Textook of Gastrointestinal Radiology (2-Volume Set)

Gore MD, Richard M.; Levine MD, Marc S.; Gore, Richard M.; Levine, Marc S.

ISBN 10: 072167836X / ISBN 13: 9780721678368

Published by Saunders, 2000

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Textook of Gastrointestinal Radiology (2-Volume Set)
• Publisher: Saunders
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 072167836X
• ISBN 13: 9780721678368
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Good
• Dimensions: 12.7W x 23.495H x 29.845D centimeters 12.7 centimeters width by 23.495 centimeters height by 29.845 centimeters depth
• Weight: 215 grams

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Synopsis

90 expert contributors bring you the 2nd Edition of the definitive text on the radiologic diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal disease! This reference takes a disease and organ-oriented approach to disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, covering imaging considerations for hollow organs in the first volume and solid organs in the second

Covers normal anatomy, examination techniques, and includes pathophysiologic, epidemiologic, and clinical information for inflammatory diseases, benign and malignant neoplasms, vascular disorders, and more!

Emphasizes a multimodality approach to diagnosis and features coverage of traditional as well as state-of-the-art imaging modalities, including plain film, single and double-contrast barium radiology, ultrasonography, helical CT, MR, scintigraphy, and angiography.

Offers differential diagnosis tables in each section that cover all of the major abnormalities seen on various imaging studies.

Includes a special section on pediatric gastrointestinal imaging

Features new diagnostic coverage of HIV esophagitis, the use of double contrast studies to diagnose Helicobacter pylorigastritis and gastric MALT lymphoma, the use of the double contrast barium enema for colon cancer screening, and the use of evacuation proctography for the diagnosis of anorectal motility disorders.

Highlights new technological breakthroughs involving helical CT of the abdomen, applications of MRCP, and magnetic resonance angiography

About the Author

Richard M. Gore, MD, Professor of Radiology, Northwestern University Medical School, Vice Chairman, Department of Radiology; Chief, Gastrointestinal Radiology Section, Evanston Hospital-McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, Evanston, IL Marc S. Levine, Professor of Radiology, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine; Chief, Gastrointestinal Radiology Section, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA With 88 additional contributors