BookMartin Keuchel, Friedrich Hagenmüller, Hisao Tajiri, editors.
Summary: This book is simultaneously a superb atlas and a detailed guide to all aspects of video capsule endoscopy. History, technique, performance, reading, indications, contraindications, outcomes, complications and alternative methods are described systematically by a large panel of experts. In addition, the full range of small bowel diseases, from the common to the rare, are described and illustrated using a unique and exhaustive collection of capsule endoscopy images that are accompanied by corresponding images of enteroscopy, surgery, radiology and histology whenever possible. The newest technology of colon capsule endoscopy is included and exciting potential future developments are also considered. This book will be indispensable for all who use the technique or are considering establishing a video capsule endoscopy service.
Contents:
Video Capsule Endoscopy
Complementary Procedures
Normal Small Intestine
Diverticula
Vascular Diseases of the Small Intestine
Inflammatory and Systemic Diseases
Tumors of the Smal Intestine
Findings Outside the Small Intestine
Postoperative and Postinterventional Changes
Complications:Prevention and Management
Pediatric Findings
Influence of VCE on Clinical Outcome
Esophageal Capsule Endoscopy
Future Developments of Capsule Endoscopy.