Procedures in Gastrointestinal Radiology

ISBN-13: 9781461279617 / Angielski / Miękka / 2011 / 231 str.

Julian Dobranowski; David A. Stringer; Sat Somers

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Dr. Dobranowski and his associates are to be highly commended for this excellent manual. I am not aware of a similar text covering the subject. Although all of us perform gastrointestinal studies in a differ ent manner, this text provides an excellent overview. The reader will discover that the text is especially well written and focuses on the important issues relating to GI contrast studies. Because Dr. Steven son's group performs endoscopic procedures, they are included in the manual. These authors are recognized scholars and leaders in gastrointesti nal radiology. Thus, it is easy to understand why the manual is so well done. I am particularly impressed with the emphasis placed on the patient-radiologist relationship before, during, and after completion of a study. All of us who teach gastrointestinal radiology are concerned about the decline in the number of gastrointestinal contrast studies. We are not sure how we can continue to teach our residents the proper tech niques and maintain high-quality teaching programs in gastrointesti nal radiology. A manual of this type is thus timely and appropriate. The manual will be a valuable addition to the library of all radiologists. It will be particularly useful for residents who are learning how to per form GI contrast studies."

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1 Introduction.- References.- 2 Upper Gastrointestinal Tract.- Routine Barium Meal.- Indications.- Contraindications and Precautions.- Materials.- Patient Preparation.- Esophageal Examination for Specific Problems.- Suspected Gastroesophageal Reflux (Water Siphon Test).- Globus Hystericus.- Dysphagia.- Chest Pain.- Acute Total Dysphagia.- Perforation.- Tube Esophagram.- Indications.- Contraindications and Precautions.- Materials.- Patient Preparation.- Postoperative Examination.- Indications and Choice of Technique.- Technique of Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.- Radiologists and Endoscopy.- Diagnostic Technique.- Provision of an Endoscopy Service.- Evaluation of Swallowing Function and the Palate.- Evaluation of Swallowing Function.- References.- 3 Small Bowel.- Small Bowel Meal.- Double-Contrast Small Bowel Examination.- Small Bowel Enema (Enteroclysis).- Peroral Pneumocolon.- Small Bowel Follow-Through.- Reflux Small Bowel Enema.- Postoperative Small Bowel.- References.- 4 Large Bowel.- Double-Contrast Barium Enema.- Theoretical Concept.- Technique of Examination.- Examination of Remainder of Colon.- Single-Contrast Barium Enema.- Instant and Air/CO2 Enemas.- Air Enema.- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy.- Colonoscopy.- Defecography (Evacuating Proctography).- Defecography Throne.- Postoperative Colon.- Early Postoperative.- Late Postoperative.- Cancer and Polyp Follow Up: Barium Enema or Colonscopy.- References.- 5 Pediatric Gastrointestinal Examinations.- Sonography.- Indications for Examination.- Preparation for Sonographic Examinations.- Upper GI Contrast Examinations in Children.- Feeding Study.- Swallowing Study.- Speech Study.- Standard Single-Contrast Barium Meal.- Video Prone Esophagram.- Double-Contrast Examination of the Esophagus, Stomach, and Duodenum.- Single-Contrast Small Bowel Meal and Follow-Through.- Peroral Pneumocolon.- Small Bowel Enema.- Water-Soluble Contrast Meal.- Lower GI Tract Contrast Examinations in Children.- General Considerations.- Single-Contrast Enema: Choice of Contrast Media.- Water-Soluble Enema in Neonates.- Single-Contrast Barium Enema.- Intussusception Reduction.- Loopogram.- Double-Contrast Barium Enema.- Defecogram.- Miscellaneous.- Intestinal Tube Placement.- Foreign Body Removal.- References.- 6 Special Procedures.- Sinograms and Fistulograms.- Oral Cholecystography: Operative and Postoperative Cholangiography.- Oral Cholecystography.- Operative and Postoperative Cholangiography.- Liver Biopsy.- Percutaneous.- Transjugular.- Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangiography (PTC).- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography.- Diagnostic ERCP.- Endoscopic Sphincterotomy (ES).- Stents.- Combined Techniques.- Gastrostomy.- Radiological.- Endoscopic.- Computed Tomography.- Esophagus.- Stomach and Duodenum.- Small Bowel.- Colon and Rectum.- Pelvis.- Liver.- Pancreas.- References.- 7 Technical Aspects of Imaging of the Gastrointestinal Tract.- The Technologist’s Role.- Organization.- Radiation Protection.- Patient Preparation.- Communication.- Technical Factors and Equipment.- Grid.- Film/Screen Combination.- High-kV Techniques (Kilovolts).- The Barium Kitchen.- Specific Tips for Technologists During a Barium Enema.- During the Examination.- Overheads.- Specific Radiographs.- 8 Pharmacology.- References.- Appendixes.- I Products and Manufacturers.- II Further Reading.