Dynamic Radiology of the Abdomen

Meyers' Dynamic Radiology of the Abdomen, extensively revised and updated, is the classic text covering radiology of the abdomen as it relates to the progression of disease within an organ and from one organ to another. The book provides a systematic application of anatomic and dynamic principles to the practical understanding and diagnosis of intraabdominal disease. The full range of imaging modalities is addressed, from plain films and conventional contrast studies to CT, US, MRI and endoscopic ultrasonography. Highly selected, ample images including CT and MRI support the thoroughly descriptive text. Expanded references, citing both the classic and recent contributions, and a detailed cross-referenced index are presented. For radiologists, general surgeons, gastroenterologists, and others seeking insight into the clinical practice of radiology, this text continues to be the gold standard in the field. TOC:General Considerations: Dynamics of Image Analysis.- Clinical Embryology.- Intraperitoneal Spread of Infections.- Intraperitoneal Spread of Malignancies.- Staging of GI Cancers.- Pathways of Lymph Node Metastases in Cancer of GI Hepatobiliary Tracts.- Manifestations of Intraperitoneal Air.- Extraperitoneal Spaces.- Renointestinal Relationships.- Duodenocolic Relationships.- Intestinal Effects of Pancreatitis: Spread Along Mesenteric Planes.- Pathways of Regional Spread in Pancreatic Cancer.- Subperitoneal Space.- Small Bowel.- Colon.- Internal Abdominal Hernias.- Pathways of Extrapelvic Spread of Disease.