Etiology Vascular lesions of the colon are an important medical problem and have now been recognized as a significant cause of gastrointestinal bleeding. They can be solitary or multifocal, benign or malignant, or associated with a syndrome or systemic disorder.…
Computed Tomography Physics In the past decade, computed tomography (CT) has undergone tremendous technical advances. In 1992, the first dual-slice CT scanner (CT Twin, formerly Elscint Technologies, Haifa, Israel) was introduced. In 1998, the quad-slice CT scanners were introduced. In…
Fluoroscopy is a type of imaging technique in which real-time movements of body organs and radiopaque contrast material are visualized. During a fluoroscopic examination, the operator or radiologist controls the functions of radiography equipment and x-ray tubes for real-time imaging…