Published July 2009 | Version v1
Journal article

Imaging of the gastrointestinal complications of systemic chemotherapy

  • 1. Department of Radiology, University College Hospital, Galway (Ireland)
  • 2. Department of Oncology, University College Hospital, Galway (Ireland)

Description

Gastrointestinal complications of chemotherapy may be serious and potentially life-threatening. Familiarity with and awareness of the potential complications associated with various chemotherapeutic agents/regimens is paramount to enable accurate and timely diagnosis. In this article we review the radiological manifestations of the most notable gastrointestinal complications associated with chemotherapeutic administration.

Availability note (English)

Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.crad.2009.02.016

Additional details

Identifiers

DOI
10.1016/j.crad.2009.02.016;
PII
S0009-9260(09)00101-9;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Clinical Radiology
Journal Volume
64
Journal Issue
7
Journal Page Range
p. 724-733
ISSN
0009-9260
CODEN
CLRAAG

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
41020731
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
CHEMOTHERAPY; DIAGNOSIS; GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT; RADIOLOGY; SIDE EFFECTS
Descriptors DEC
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM; MEDICINE; NUCLEAR MEDICINE; THERAPY

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Copyright (c) 2009 Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, All rights reserved.