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Since the small bowel except the duodenum and (1961), Pygott et al. (1960), Gianturco (1967) terminal ileum is largely inaccessible during en- and Bilbao et al. (1967). doscopic examination, radiology of the small Sellink, however, was really responsible for bowel attains special significance as a diagnostic the widespread recognition of enteroclysis method. Owing to the length and position of (1971, 1974, 1976). In spite of the increasing this organ, good images are difficult to obtain. popularity of this method, the necessity for sub- Furthermore, the considerable variation oftran- stituting this apparently viable method for the sit time, unpredictable response of the contrast peroral examination is still equivocal (Rabe medium, and superimposition with the filled etal. 1981; Fried etal. 1981; Maglinte etal. loops make small bowel radiology difficult. As 1982; Ott et al. 1985). Comparisons of both methods, however, (Fleckenstein and Pedersen a result, few radiologists specialize in this field. With the exception of Crohn's disease, disorders 1975; Sanders and Ho 1976; Ekberg 1977; Val- lance 1980) have confirmed the superiority of of the small bowel are relatively rare. Thus, not many clinicians and radiologists are interested enteroclysis. It achieves a high accuracy (Antes in the small intestine. and Lissner 1983).

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Author:   Gunther Antes ,  Josef Lissner ,  Franz Eggemann
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Weight:   1.075kg
ISBN:  

9783540152637

ISBN 10:   3540152636
Pages:   213
Publication Date:   23 February 1988
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

1 Introduction.- 2 Examination Technique.- 2.1 Patient Preparation.- 2.2 Instruments.- 2.3 Contrast Medium and Preparation.- 2.4 Intubation.- 2.5 X-ray Equipment and Filming.- 2.6 Flow Rate of Contrast Medium.- 2.7 Examination Procedure.- 2.8 Special Information.- 2.9 Artifacts.- 2.10 Other Examination Techniques.- 3 Indications.- 4 Basic Signs and Interpretation.- 4.1 Normal Findings and Variations.- 4.2 Small Bowel Folds and Wall Thickness.- 4.2.1 Small Bowel Folds (normal/ abnormal).- 4.2.2 Wall Thickness (normal/abnormal).- 4.3 Surface Changes.- 4.3.1 Mucosal Thickening.- 4.3.2 Polypoid Changes.- 4.3.3 Smooth Surface.- 4.3.4 Ulcerations.- 4.3.5 Fistulae.- 4.3.6 Diverticula.- 4.4 Ileocecal Valve.- 4.5 Motility Disorders.- 4.5.1 General Hyperperistalsis.- 4.5.2 General Hypoperistalsis.- 4.5.3 Nonpropulsive (Pendular) Peristalsis.- 4.5.4 Local Motility Disorders.- 4.6 Mucosal Coating.- 5 Atlas of Small Bowel Diseases.- 5.1 Crohn's Disease.- 5.2 Inflammatory Diseases apart from Crohn's Disease.- 5.2.1 Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.- 5.2.2 Nonspecific Ileitis.- 5.2.3 Tuberculosis.- 5.2.4 Radiation Enteritis.- 5.2.5 Other Inflammatory Conditions.- 5.2.5.1 Bacterial and Viral Enteritis.- 5.2.5.2 Eosinophilic Enteritis.- 5.2.5.3 Whipple's Disease.- 5.2.5.4 Small Bowel Ulcer.- 5.2.5.5 Parasites/Worms.- 5.2.5.6 Miscellaneous.- 5.3 Tumors.- 5.3.1 Benign Tumors.- 5.3.2 Primary Malignant Tumors.- 5.3.3 Secondary Tumors.- 5.4 Motility Disorders.- 5.4.1 Neurogenic and Humoral Factors.- 5.4.2 Malabsorption.- 5.4.3 Diseases of the Intestinal Wall.- 5.4.4 Vascular Changes.- 5.5 Obstructions.- 5.6 Malformations.- 5.6.1 Disturbed Rotation and Fixation.- 5.6.2 Internal Hernias.- 5.6.3 Duplications.- 5.6.4 Diverticula.- 5.6.5 Meckel's Diverticulum.

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