DOUBLE CONTRAST IMAGING OF THE SMALL INTESTINE

The small intestine is the portion of the gut which presents the greatest difficulty for the gastroenterologist. Its functions are more complex than those of other parts of the intestine, since it is the region in which there occurs digestion, absorption, and transport of the intestinal contents. Diagnosis of the small intestine. with its many methodological difficulties, has been investigated for many years with increasing effectiveness. In this book, Drs. Salerno and Alessi reveal in a complete, well-ordered, and brilliant manner, their long experience of the subject, with a subtle and original text, illustrated with truly notable images. Their contribution will be of great usefulness to radiologists and specialists in internal medicine.