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Erschienen in: Pediatric Radiology 1/2011

01.01.2011 | Review

Gastrointestinal tract imaging in children: current techniques

verfasst von: Melanie P. Hiorns

Erschienen in: Pediatric Radiology | Ausgabe 1/2011

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Abstract

Imaging of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract in children continues to evolve, with new techniques, both radiological and non-radiological, being added to the repertoire. This article provides a summary of current imaging techniques of the GI tract (primarily the upper GI tract) and the relationship between those techniques. It covers the upper GI series and other contrast studies, US, CT and MRI. Note is also made of the contribution now made by capsule endoscopy (CE). Abdominal emergency imaging is not covered in this article.
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Metadaten
Titel
Gastrointestinal tract imaging in children: current techniques
verfasst von
Melanie P. Hiorns
Publikationsdatum
01.01.2011
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
Pediatric Radiology / Ausgabe 1/2011
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-010-1743-2

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