Virtual Colonoscopy A Practical Guide
Virtual colonoscopy, or CT colonography, is a novel and rapidly evolving technique for the detection of tumoral lesions in the colon. It promises to be of great value as a screening tool for both colorectal cancer and its adenomatous precursor. Virtual co
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MEDICAL RADIOLOGY
Diagnostic Imaging Editors: A. L. Baert, Leuven K. Sartor, Heidelberg
Contents
P. Lefere · S. Gryspeerdt (Eds.)
Virtual Colonoscopy A Practical Guide With Contributions by F. Booya · D. Burling · A. H. Dachman · A. H. de Vries · H. Fenlon · J. T. Ferrucci J. G. Fletcher · S. Gryspeerdt · S. Halligan · A. Laghi · P. Lefere · A. Maier · T. Mang B. G. McFarland · K. J. Mortelé · A. S. Odulate · A. O’Hare · P. Paolantonio · P. Pokieser W. Schima · J. Stoker · S. Taylor · R. E. van Gelder · J. Yee · H. Yoshida · M. E. Zalis
Foreword by
A. L. Baert
With 173 Figures in 407 Separate Illustrations, 115 in Color and 11 Tables
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Philippe Lefere, MD Stedelijk Ziekenhuis Department of Radiology Bruggesteenweg 90 8800 Roeselare Belgium
Stefaan Gryspeerdt, MD Stedelijk Ziekenhuis Department of Radiology Bruggesteenweg 90 8800 Roeselare Belgium
Medical Radiology · Diagnostic Imaging and Radiation Oncology Series Editors: A. L. Baert · L. W. Brady · H.-P. Heilmann · M. Molls · K. Sartor Continuation of Handbuch der medizinischen Radiologie Encyclopedia of Medical Radiology
Library of Congress Control Number: 2005928418
ISBN 3-540-22865-9 Springer Berlin Heidelberg New York ISBN 978-3-540-22865-3 Springer Berlin Heidelberg New York This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitations, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilm or in any other way, and storage in data banks. Duplication of this publication or parts thereof is permitted only under the provisions of the German Copyright Law of September 9, 1965, in its current version, and permission for use must always be obtained from Springer-Verlag. Violations are liable for prosecution under the German Copyright Law. Springer is part of Springer Science+Business Media http//www.springeronline.com © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2006 Printed in Germany The use of general descriptive names, trademarks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. Product liability: The publishers cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information about dosage and application contained in this book. In every case the user must check such information by consulting the relevant literature. Medical Editor: Dr. Ute Heilmann, Heidelberg Desk Editor: Ursula N. Davis, Heidelberg Production Editor: Kurt Teichmann, Mauer Cover-Design and Typesetting: Verlagsservice Teichmann, Mauer Printed on acid-free paper – 21/3151xq – 5 4 3 2 1 0
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Foreword
Modern spiral multidetector computed tomography enables isotropic voxel data acquisition and has opened up the way for superb multiplanar reconstruction, resulting in exquisite pathologic radiological correlation. CT angiography and CT colonography are examples of the clinical applications of this new te
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