Small Bowel Radiology: Introduction and Atlas [Paperback]

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 Crohns Disease.- 5.2 Inflammatory Diseases apart from Crohns 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 Whipples 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 Meckels Diverticulum.Springer Book ArchivesDE