Imaging of the Pancreas

Pathophysiology of Acute Pancreatitis.- Clinical Aspects of Acute Pancreatitis: Features, Prognosis and Use of Imaging Findings in Therapeutic Decision Making.- The Role of Ultrasound .- The Role of Computed Tomography.- The Role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Magnetic Resonance Cholangio-Pancreatography.-Imaging of Pancreatic Trauma.-Pathophysiology of Chronic Pancreatitis.- Clinical Aspects of Chronic Pancreatitis: Features and Prognosis.- Pathological Findings in Chronic Pancreatitis.- The Role of Ultrasound and Endoscopic Ultrasound.-The Role of CT .- The Role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Magnetic Resonance.- The Role of ERCP.- Pathophysiology of Complications of Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis.- Clinical Aspects of Complications: Features and Prognosis.- Imaging of Pseudocysts .- Imaging of Biliary and Vascular Complications.- Imaging of Local Extension and Fistulas.- Chronic Pancreatitis Versus Pancreatic Tumors.- Clinical Perspective.- The Role of Endoscopy .- Surgical Perspective.- Subject Index.- List of Contributors.