With the aid of numerous high-quality illustrations, this volume explains the strengths and limitations of the different techniques employed in the imaging of pancreatitis. Ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and interventional imaging are each considered separately in the settings of acute and chronic pancreatitis. A further section is devoted to imaging of the complications of these conditions. Throughout, care has been taken to ensure that the reader will achieve a sound understanding of how the imaging findings derive from the pathophysiology of the disease processes. The significance of the imaging findings for clinical and therapeutic decision making is clearly explained, and protocols are provided that will assist in obtaining the best possible images.

Autorentext

All authors have published extensively in pancreatitis. Drs. Balthazar and Megibow have developed a classification system of acute pancreatitis used world-wide; Professor Pozzi-Mucelli is the Chairman of Radiology at one of the largest pancreatic centres in Europe.

Inhalt
Acute Pancreatitis.- Pathophysiology of Acute Pancreatitis.- Clinical Aspects of Acute Pancreatitis: Features, Prognosis and Use of Imaging Findings in Therapeutic Decision Making.- The Role of Ultrasound in Acute Pancreatitis.- The Role of Computed Tomography.- Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Acute Pancreatitis.- Pancreatic Trauma.- Pancreatic Trauma.- Pronic Pancreatitis.- Pathophysiology of Chronic Pancreatitis.- Clinical Aspects of Chronic Pancreatitis: Features and Prognosis.- The Role of Ultrasound.- The Role of Computed Tomography.- The Role of MR Imaging in Chronic Pancreatitis.- The Role of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).- Complications of Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis.- Pathology of Chronic Pancreatitis.- Clinical Aspect of Complications: Features and Prognoses.- Imaging of Pancreatic Pseudocyst.- Imaging of Biliary and Vascular Complications.- Imaging of Local Extension and Fistulas.- Chronic Pancreatitis vs Pancreatic Tumors.- The Role of Endoscopy in Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis.- Surgical and Interventional Perspective in Chronic Pancreatitis.