Double Contrast Examination of the Colon, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1985 Principles and Practice

It is a great pleasure for me to introduce and to recommend this much needed text on double contrast examination of the colon. It is aimed both at clinicians who request X-ray examinations of the colon and at radiologists who must per­ form and interpret these studies. Over the past decade there has been renewed interest in X-ray examination of the colon despite the tremendous advances in endoscopy and imaging tech­ nology. This renewed interest is evidenced by the proliferation of new books on radiology of the colon. However, previous discussions of double contrast ex­ amination have concentrated primarily on the technique with too little attention to the understanding and interpretation of the radiologic images. This volume is unique in its emphasis on the basics of image formation and interpretation. It emphasizes the importance of the anteroposterior relation­ ships of the colon in determining the distribution of barium and air. It also rec­ ognizes the influence oflocation on the radiologic appearance of the lesion. The authors demonstrate a profound understanding of the principles of double contrast diagnosis as applied to the colon. They also have a good grasp of the gross pathologic changes underlying the radiologic images. The material is presented in a logical and analytical method which should be particularly useful to the beginner in this field. There are many helpful diagrams and the ra­ diographic illustrations are of excellent quality.

1 Double Contrast Enema: Technical Aspects.- 1.1 Preparation of the Patient.- 1.2 Barium Preparation.- 1.3 Material.- 1.4 Radiologic Examination.- 1.5 Contraindications.- 1.6 Complications.- 1.7 Conclusion.- References.- 2 Interpretation (General Rules, Normal and False Images).- 2.1 General Rules of Interpretation.- 2.2 Colonic Morphology and Motor Activity.- 2.3 Normal Appearance of the Colonic Mucosa (Walls and Margins), Physiologic Variants, False Images.- 2.4 Interpreting the Examination.- References.- 3 Radiologic Signs in Tumoral Pathology: Polyps and Polyposis Syndromes.- 3.1 Introduction.- 3.2 Polyps.- 3.3 Colonic Polyposis.- References.- 4 Primary Colorectal Cancer.- 4.1 Nonspecific Radiologic Appearances of Colorectal Carcinoma.- 4.2 Radiologic Signs Indicating the Malignant Nature of a Polyp.- 4.3 Classic Appearances of Primary Colorectal Carcinoma.- 4.4 Effectiveness of the Double Contrast Enema in Colorectal Carcinoma.- References.- 5 Villomas.- 5.1 Nonspecific Features.- 5.2 Indicative and Specific Features.- 5.3 The Radiologic Diagnosis of Malignancy Remains Problematic.- References.- 6 Ulcerative Colitis.- 6.1 Radiologic Pathology.- 6.2 Radiologic Appearance.- 6.3 Differential Diagnosis.- References.- 7 Crohn’s Disease of the Colon.- 7.1 Pathology.- 7.2 Correspondence of Radiologic Images to the Lesions.- 7.3 Conclusion.- References.- 8 Colonic Diverticulosis.- 8.1 Physiopathogenic Review.- 8.2 Pathology Review.- 8.3 Radiologic Aspects of Colonic Diverticulosis.- 8.4 Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis.- 8.5 Diverticulosis and Associated Lesions.- 8.6 Conclusion.- References.- 9 Conclusion.