Published May 2012
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Journal article
Infections and infestations of the gastrointestinal tract. Part 2: Parasitic and other infections
- 1. Department of Clinical Radiology, South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust, Warwick (United Kingdom)
- 2. Department of Radiology, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (United Kingdom)
- 3. Department of Radiology, Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune (India)
- 4. Imaging Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH (United States)
Description
The purpose of this article is to provide a comprehensive review of the imaging findings of various parasitic infestations and other miscellaneous infections affecting the gastrointestinal tract. Barium examinations play an important role in the diagnostic workup of parasitic intestinal infections. Knowledge of differential diagnosis, sites of involvement, and imaging features of different infections and infestations can help in accurate diagnosis and guide treatment.
Availability note (English)
Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.crad.2011.10.022Additional details
Identifiers
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.crad.2011.10.022;
- PII
- S0009-9260(11)00466-1;
Publishing Information
- Journal Title
- Clinical Radiology
- Journal Volume
- 67
- Journal Issue
- 5
- Journal Page Range
- p. 495-504
- ISSN
- 0009-9260
- CODEN
- CLRAAG
INIS
- Country of Publication
- United Kingdom
- Country of Input or Organization
- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
- INIS RN
- 43073189
- Subject category
- S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
- Descriptors DEI
- BARIUM; DIAGNOSIS; GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT; PARASITIC DISEASES; RADIOLOGY
- Descriptors DEC
- ALKALINE EARTH METALS; DIGESTIVE SYSTEM; DISEASES; ELEMENTS; INFECTIOUS DISEASES; MEDICINE; METALS; NUCLEAR MEDICINE
Optional Information
- Copyright
- Copyright (c) 2011 Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, All rights reserved.