| Radiology and Imaging of the Colon Contributor(s): Chapman, Anthony H. (Author) |
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ISBN: 3540435972 ISBN-13: 9783540435976 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $94.05 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2004 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Gastroenterology - Medical | Radiology, Radiotherapy & Nuclear Medicine - Medical | Urology |
| Dewey: 616.340 |
| LCCN: 2003061306 |
| Series: Medical Radiology |
| Physical Information: 0.77" H x 7.76" W x 10.8" (2.41 lbs) 324 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher 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. |