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Published in: Pediatric Radiology 1/2011

01-01-2011 | Review

Gastrointestinal tract imaging in children: current techniques

Author: Melanie P. Hiorns

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 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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Metadata
Title
Gastrointestinal tract imaging in children: current techniques
Author
Melanie P. Hiorns
Publication date
01-01-2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Pediatric Radiology / Issue 1/2011
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-010-1743-2

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