Small Bowel Radiology

1 Introduction.- 2 Examination Technique.- 2.1 Patient Preparation.- 2.2 Instruments.- 2.3 Contrast Medium and Preparation.- 2.4 Intubation.- 2.5 X-ray Equipment and Filming.- 2.6 Flow Rate of Contrast Medium.- 2.7 Examination Procedure.- 2.8 Special Information.- 2.9 Artifacts.- 2.10 Other Examination Techniques.- 3 Indications.- 4 Basic Signs and Interpretation.- 4.1 Normal Findings and Variations.- 4.2 Small Bowel Folds and Wall Thickness.- 4.3 Surface Changes.- 4.4 Ileocecal Valve.- 4.5 Motility Disorders.- 4.6 Mucosal Coating.- 5 Atlas of Small Bowel Diseases.- 5.1 Crohn s Disease.- 5.2 Inflammatory Diseases apart from Crohn s Disease.- 5.3 Tumors.- 5.4 Motility Disorders.- 5.5 Obstructions.- 5.6 Malformations.