CT Colonography

Virtual Colonoscopy
1. Auflage 2012
ISBN: 978-3-9503296-4-3
Verlag: Breitenseher Publisher

Buch, Englisch, 144 Seiten, GB, Format (B × H): 210 mm x 297 mm, Gewicht: 700 g

Expert Coach for CT Colonography
CT colonography, also known as virtual colonoscopy, is a modern radiological procedure to
detect changes in the large bowel.
Based on 55 cases, this book presents the fascinating diversity of the method. Designed
clearly and systematically, it provides indispensable general and detailed information for the
beginner as well as the experienced reporter.
Special attention has been given to linking endoscopic, surgical and histological reports,
and showing the corresponding images.
In addition to numerous photographs of high quality, schematic illustrations and tables are
given to clarify the various pathologies.
The Take-home message at the end of each case provides valuable tips for clinical routine,
and also draws attention to potential pitfalls a diagnostician may encounter.
The experienced author, Gernot Böhm, has been able to design the book in a very practical
way. It therefore serves as an extremely useful aid in reporting CT colonography, and may
well be compared to an expert coach who could be consulted at any time.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Böhm, Gernot

Weitere Mitwirkende

Wagner, Sujata

Pickhardt, Perry J.

Pokieser, Peter

Graser, Anno

Leseproben

ForewordOver the past 10–15 years, CT colonography (virtual colonoscopy) has rapidly matured from a novel research curiosity to an invaluable diagnostic tool for colorectal investigation. Excellent diagnostic performance has been repeatedly demonstrated in a number of screening trials, as well as in symptomatic cohorts. As such, the validation phase of CT colonography has largely been completed. As CT colonography now enters a new phase of widespread clinical implementation, perhaps the greatest challenge will be adequate training of radiologists in accurate interpretation. To address this critical need, Dr. Gernot Böhm has expertly crafted a wonderful teaching file of CT colonography cases. The quality and breadth of this case material, as well as the insightful commentary, reflect a deep understanding of the various interpretive pitfalls that may be encountered in clinical practice. For all radiologists interested in CT colonography, this enjoyable “ounce of prevention” will spare both themselves and their patients of more than a“pound of cure” by avoiding the painful need to learn these important lessons the hard way (i.e., with real patients hanging in the balance, as I was unfortunately forced to do). In this controlled manner, ascending the learning curve of CT colonography towards quality interpretation need not adversely affect a single patient. I am delighted to see this work translated into English, where its beneficial impact will be greatly expanded.My heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Böhm on this remarkable achievement!

USA, August 2012Perry J. Pickhardt, MDProfessor of RadiologyChief, Gastrointestinal Imaging University of WisconsinSchool of Medicine & Public Health Madison, WI USA

Über Autor(innen)

Böhm, Gernot
Gernot Böhm, born in 1971, graduated at the Vienna school of
medicine in 1996. From 2000 to 2001 he underwent intensive
training in gastrointestinal radiology under Prof. P. Pokieser and
Prof. G. Lechner at the department of radiology in the General
Hospital of Vienna. Dr. Böhm has been a specialist in radiology
since 2002. He is currently working at the institute of diagnostic
and interventional radiology, Krankenhaus der Elisabethinen, in
Linz, Austria.
As a member of the European Society of Abdominal and Gastrointestinal Radiology (ESGAR)
Gernot Böhm has been involved in the development of virtual colonoscopy from the very
start, and has consistently refined and perfected the procedure. Of his numerous scientific
publications and book chapters, the Expert Coach for CT Colonography is his most recent
highlight.