Innovations in Abdominal Ultrasound

An overview of recent medical and technological advances in abdominal ultrasound, including endosonographic colour Doppler ultrasound, cystogastric catheter draining of pancreatic fluid and ultrasound contract media. It also explores future prospects for improving diagnoses.

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This volume presents the results of the 1991 Erlangen Meeting at which relevant innovations in ultrasound were covered by the most renowned specialists from all over the world. The topics included both medical and technical developments, such as endosonographic colour Doppler ultrasound, cystogastric catheter drainage of pancreatic fluid and ultrasound contrast media. The book documents the current status of ultrasound and what the future prospects are for ultrasound in improving the diagnosis of gastrointestinal diseases.