Synopses & Reviews
This practical manual, authored by recognized leaders and scholars, presents several gastrointestinal radiology techniques. Contrast studies are emphasized as well as endoscopic procedures, thus enabling the radiologist to choose the appropriate technology. Each procedure is discussed with reference to materials, patient preparation, positioning, technical factors, and potential problems. Patient-radiologist interaction before, during, and after the results of the study are also emphasized, making this volume doubly useful. Radiologists, residents, technologists, and internists will find this timely manual an indispensable reference aid.
Synopsis
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.
Table of Contents
Contents: Introduction.- Upper Gastrointestinal Tract.- Small Bowel.- Large Bowel.- Pediatric Gastrointestinal Examinations.- Special Procedures.- Technical Aspects of Imaging of the Gastrointestinal Tract.- Pharmacology.- Appendixes: Products and Manufacturers. Further Reading.- Index.