Essential gastroenterology cases and board-type Q&A review to help you pass your exam! RadCases Gastrointestinal Imaging Second Edition by Stephen Thomas and Jonathan Lorenz expands on the rich study experience that has been tried, tested, and popularized by radiology residents around the world. The new edition includes important variations on prior cases, updated diagnostic and management strategies, and new pathological entities. One hundred new, carefully selected GI cases are focused on helping radiology residents navigate and assimilate a daunting volume of digestive-related information. For maximum ease of self-assessment, each case begins with the clinical presentation on the right-hand page; study that and then turn the page for imaging findings, differential diagnoses with the definitive diagnosis, essential facts, pearls and pitfalls, and more. Key Highlights More than 550 high-resolution multimodality images, including computed tomography, MRI, fluoroscopic studies, positron emission tomography, and ultrasound, visually guide readers through the cases. New to this edition, a question-and-answer section for each case reinforces key concepts. Easy-to-read bulleted formatting and concise presentation of common and uncommon gastrointestinal tract diagnoses impacting the esophagus, stomach, liver, spleen, gallbladder, pancreas, intestines, appendix, and colon. Thieme's RadCases means cases selected to simulate what you will see on your exams, rounds, and rotations. RadCases helps you to identify the correct differential diagnosis for each case, including the most critical. The series comprehensively covers the following specialties: Breast Imaging * Cardiac Imaging * Emergency Imaging * Gastrointestinal Imaging * Genitourinary Imaging * Head and Neck Imaging * Interventional Radiology * Musculoskeletal Radiology * Neuro Imaging * Nuclear Medicine * Pediatric Imaging * Thoracic Imaging * Ultrasound Imaging Each RadCases second edition has a code allowing you one year of access to Thieme's online database of 350 cases: the 100 cases in this book plus 250 cases more. Master your cases, pass your exams, and diagnose with confidence: RadCases!

Comprehensively covers the rich spectrum of radiologic digestive disease interventions Greater understanding of gastrointestinal disease has resulted in an evolving array of minimally invasive and noninvasive techniques. Significant advances have maximized patient comfort, improved clinical outcomes, and minimized morbidity. Interventional radiologists are integral to the management of patients with a wide range of digestive disorders, often providing a critical or sole therapeutic option. The field has evolved from a procedure-based radiology subspecialty to a patient-based, clinical specialty working in concert with internists, gastroenterologists, oncologists, and surgeons. Digestive Disease Interventions edited by Baljendra Kapoor and Jonathan Lorenz fills an unmet need for a comprehensive resource covering interventional approaches. Throughout 30 succinct yet comprehensive chapters, top experts detail image-guided gastrointestinal interventions. A full spectrum of pathologies are encompassed - from benign refractory ascites and biliary strictures, to hepatocellular carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma, pancreatic cancer, and more. Key Features Management and treatment of portal hypertension including disease knowledge, the use of shunts, and cutting-edge obliteration techniques Updates on recent advances and future directions such as obesity and bariatric embolization and islet cell transplantation State-of-the-art management of liver cancer: GI imaging, staging, ablation and embolization, liver transplants, and Y-90 Treatment of acute cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, and choledocholithiasis 640 high quality illustrations and halftones elucidate techniques This remarkable book is an invaluable resource for fellows, residents, and practitioners in the field of interventional radiology. It will also benefit other medical and surgical subspecialists who treat patients with digestive disorders.

Interventional Radiology Second Edition by Hector Ferral and Jonathan Lorenz details image-guided procedures and prepares you to diagnose the full range of arterial, venous, nonvascular, and oncological conditions. Included in this book are 100 cases covering congenital malformations to acquired pathologies, illustrated with clear, high-quality images and now with questions and answers for review. For maximum ease of self-assessment, each case begins with the clinical presentation on the right-hand page; study that and then turn the page for imaging findings, differential diagnoses with the definitive diagnosis, essential facts, pearls and pitfalls, and more. Key Highlights 500 high-resolution images guide the reader through the cases The importance of the RV/LV ratio in CT evaluation of pulmonary embolism Cutting-edge advances in prostate embolization, thermal ablation applications, the use of IVC filters, and the management of vascular malformations and portal hypertension Arterial interventions with tips for aggressive management of below the knee arterial complications Evaluation of AAA stent grafts and common types of endoleaks, with tips on how to identify and describe them