... of using a gastroscope for colonoscopy in patients with severe sigmoid adhesions. Furthermore, the ability of computed tomography (CT) to predict the possibility of cecal intubation using a gastroscope was examined. Methods: A total of 1,626 patients who underwent colonoscopy for total colon observation...

... or safety. The publisher and the editor(s) disclaim responsibility for any injury to persons or property resulting from any ideas, methods, instructions or products referred to in the content or advertisements. Hepatocellular carcinoma Magnetic resonance imaging Computed tomography Ablation...

.... Inflammatory bowel disease Sarcopenia Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease Computed tomography Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), classified into Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), is a chronic and progressive inflammatory disorder of the gastrointestinal tract [ 1, 2 ]. Characteristic...

...Hans Herfarth Imaging is a central component of the diagnostic process in inflammatory bowel diseases. This review summarizes the recent progress of various most commonly used imaging modalities including computed tomography enterography, magnetic resonance enterography and capsule endoscopy...

... to in the content or advertisements. Colon Cancer Polyp Imaging Magnetic resonance Computed tomography Current evidence indicates that CT colonography is a safe, well-tolerated, and accurate colon imaging test. Further, its use as a colon cancer screening tool has the potential to increase colon...

... or of their effectiveness, quality or safety. The publisher and the editor(s) disclaim responsibility for any injury to persons or property resulting from any ideas, methods, instructions or products referred to in the content or advertisements. Acute left-colonic diverticulitis Computed tomography Recurrence...

... still considered as the primary imaging approach to diagnose pathological changes of the small bowel. In this review article the most important small bowel imaging modalities such as conventional fluoroscopy, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound are discussed. Additionally...

... Magnetic resonance imaging Computed tomography Fluoroscopy Differences in the Diagnostic Procedures Dig Dis 2009;27:278 284 DOI: 10.1159/000228561 Risk of Radiation and Choice of Imaging Hans Herfarth Lena Palmer Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of North...

... of the cirrhotic liver and for the diagnosis of HCC, multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) proved to be a robust and reliable tool. In MDCT the diagnosis of HCC can be made based on neovascularization with increased arterial and decreased portal venous supply. With modern magnetic resonance imaging (MRI...

..., Italy Update on Laboratory Diagnosis and Prognosis of Acute Pancreatitis Keywords Amylase Lipase Elastase 1 C-reactive protein Computed tomography Abstract In this review, the relative values of serum pancreatic enzyme assays and other laboratory tests for diagnosis and prognosis of acute pancreatitis...

...P. Meyer; P.A. Clavien; J. Robert; H. Hauser; A. Rohner This paper is a review of some aspects of acute pancreatitis (AP) (definition criteria, outcome, and prognostic factors) and a reminder of the invaluable contribution of computed tomography (CT) in confirming the diagnosis of AP...

...Norbert Gritzmann; Peter Macheiner; Alois Hollerweger; Erich Hübner Today, computed tomography (CT) is the most commonly used imaging method in the assessment of pancreatic tumors. The sensitivity of CT in detection of pancreatic tumors is more than 90% when direct and indirect signs are used...

...Patrick C. Freeny This paper discusses the most recent advances in imaging of pancreatic carcinomas. The specific modalities discussed include helical computed tomography (HCT) with combined CT angiography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP...

...David J. Ott; Neil T. Wolfman; Eric S. Scharling; Ronald J. Zagoria Accurate staging of colorectal carcinoma (CRC) at initial diagnosis is critical for proper management of this disease. Computed tomography (CT) is often used for preoperative staging and is complementary to the clinical assessment...