- Covers both basic and advanced ultrasonography as well as state-of-the-art research topics in gastroenterology - Has a wide range of authors with expertise in medicine, physiology, GI motility, engineering, computer graphics, imaging, and ultrasound technology - Highlights very original methods of GI ultrasound scanning using many different ultrasound modalities - Uses a unique, combined approach of ultrasonography and biomechanics to GI physiology and pathophysiology - Contains a variety of ultrasound images and illustrations, in color

This book is an introduction for students and young doctors at thebeginning of their career in diagnostic ultrasonography. It alsopresents the latest in innovations and techniques in gastrointestinalultrasonography. The reader will find basic aspects of ultrasonographyas well as highly advanced technical and research papers.

This is the second, updated and extended edition of a well-received book that offers a comprehensive overview of ultrasonographic imaging of acute and chronic gastrointestinal diseases, including acute abdomen, appendicitis, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel diseases, neoplasms and masses, infections, malabsorption syndromes, and rare conditions. The value of ultrasound in each disorder is clearly explained and illustrated, and limitations identified. Information is also provided on recent technical developments and ultrasound applications that are likely to become of increasing importance, such as functional and 3D ultrasound, contrast agents and intraoperative ultrasound, elastography, and transperineal ultrasound. The authors are all distinguished experts in the topics they address. Ultrasound of the Gastrointestinal Tract will be a helpful guide in daily practice not only for radiologists but also for gastroenterologists, abdominal surgeons, pediatricians, and oncologists.

Since endoscopic ultrasonography was first used approximately 15 years ago, it has become a valuable adjunct tool, supplementing endoscopy, conventional ultrasound, and CT for a large number of specific indications. Features of this book include: physical laws and technology as necessary for an understanding of the imaging technique; indications and clinical value of the method for specific indications; examination technique in normal findings as the basis of evaluation: for example, passage through the esophagus and stomach are shown step by step using more than 30 illustrations. All original photographs are explained with correlated line drawings, aiding the unexperienced examiner to interpret images with confidence. Written by authors who were pioneers in the method, and who have established an international reputation.

This manual provides radiologists, diagnostic radiologists and gastroenterologists with an organ-by-organ approach to the subject in relation to ultrasound scanning. It includes coverage of the liver disease, the spleen, pancreas, gastrointestinal tract and biliary system.