Radiology and Imaging of the Colon

From the reviews: "The volume covers all classical and new radiological and imaging modalities of the colon ... . Each chapter is well written, easy to read and to consult, and frequently complemented by schemes, tables and several illustrations, most of which are of outstanding quality. References are numerous and updated. ... The volume provides a valid updating of knowledge on colon radiology and imaging. The rich iconography, concise and essential descriptions, and particularly the clinical integration make the volume of great interest ... ." (G. Maconi, Digestive and Liver Diseases, Vol. 37, 2005) "This is a comprehensive and high quality book dealing with modern colonic imaging. ... the reader is left confident that he or she has access to up-to-date information from true experts in their field. ... Overall, this is an excellent reference text and would appeal to any radiologist, radiographer or, indeed, clinician who has more than a passing interest in colonic imaging." (Dr. Stuart A Taylor, RAD Magazine, November, 2004) "Anthony Chapman edits a book on radiology of the colon, describing the current approach to colonic imaging and providing insight into the future developments. ... All chapters are characterized by a clear structure and well-selected figures with excellent descriptions. ... the editor and the authors have succeeded in providing an excellent up-to-date book on the latest imaging aspects in colonic disease, which will be of great interest not only for practitioners and professionals in the field of radiology, but also for abdominal surgeons and gastroenterologists." (T. J. Vogl, European Radiology, Vol. 16, 2006)

• 1 Screening for Colorectal Cancer.- 2 Screening Those at High Risk for Colorectal Cancer.- 3 The Significance of the Flat Adenoma.- 4 The Pathology of Large Bowel Polyps.- 5 An Introduction to Imaging Colonic Neoplasms.- 6 Virtual Colonography.- 7 Dietary Faecal Tagging.- 8 MR Colonography.- 9 Self-Expanding Metal Colonic Stents.- 10 Endorectal Ultrasound in Rectal Carcinoma.- 11 Rectal Tumours — MRI.- 12 Staging and Follow-Up of Colorectal Cancer.- 13 Positron Emission Tomography in the Management of Colon Cancer.- 14 Sonography and Appendicitis in Adults: Current Status.- 15 CT of Appendicitis.- 16 CT of Diverticulitis.- 17 Diagnosing Inflammatory Bowel Disease — Is There Still a Case for Barium Enema?.- 18 Ultrasound of Colitis.- 19 CT of Colitis.- 20 MRI of Colitis.- 21 Colonic Scintigraphy.- 22 CT Angiography of Splanchnic Vessels.- 23 Diagnosis and Management of Acute Colonic Bleeding.- 24 Colonic Lymphoma.- 25 Colorectal Trauma.- 26 The Diagnosis and Management of Colonic Obstruction and Pseudo-Obstruction.- 27 Barium Radiology of Unusual Colonic Morphology.- 28 New Developments in Colonoscopy.- List of Contributors.