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Advanced Imaging of Geriatric Gastrointestinal Pathology

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Gastrointestinal disorders are common in the old; evaluation may utilize one of several available imaging modalities. These include plain abdominal radiographs, fluoroscopic exams, ultrasonography, computed tomography, nuclear medicine scans, and magnetic resonance imaging, each with its own specific applications. In this chapter, we will discuss the applications of magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP), CT colonography, and the imaging of gastrointestinal hemorrhage.

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    Fernanda Samara Mazzariol

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  2. Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatrics, Montefiore Medical Center, Wakefield Campus, Bronx, NY, USA

    T.S. Dharmarajan

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Mazzariol, F.S. (2021). Advanced Imaging of Geriatric Gastrointestinal Pathology. In: Pitchumoni, C.S., Dharmarajan, T. (eds) Geriatric Gastroenterology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-30192-7_37

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