IMAGING COMPLICATIONS OF GASTROINTESTINAL AND BILIOPANCREATIC ENDOSCOPY PROCEDURES

1. Introduction
2. Complications of Upper Digestive Endoscopy
3. Imaging Techniques, Normal Post-procedural Findings and Complications After Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
4. Imaging of Complications of Oesophageal and Gastroduodenal Stents
5. Complications of Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
6. Imaging of Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)-Related Complications
7. Complications of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
8. Imaging Techniques, Expected and Reactive Appearances After Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
9. Imaging Findings of Complications After Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and Biliary Stenting
10. Complications of Lower Digestive Endoscopy
11. Imaging Techniques and Expected Post-colonoscopy Appearances
12. Imaging Appearances of Post-colonoscopy Complications
13. Endoscopic Perforation in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
14. Imaging of Complications of Colonic Stents
15. Imaging Complications of Anorectal Endoscopic Procedures
16. Complications of Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy
17. Interventional Radiology in the Treatment of Complications After Digestive and Biliopancreatic Endoscopy

This practically oriented book illustrates and reviews the imaging appearances of the common and unusual complications that may occur after upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), colonoscopy, polypectomy, stricture dilatation, and stent placement.

Detailed attention is devoted to the assessment of complications after percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) positioning, the issues associated with video capsule retention after small bowel capsule endoscopy, and iatrogenic colonic perforations in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases. A dedicated chapter explains the expanding role and possibilities of interventional radiology in the treatment of such complications.
The pivotal role of multidetector computed tomography (CT) in the detection and grading of endoscopy-specific iatrogenic complications is highlighted. In addition, normal imaging appearances are presented for comparison and information is provided on such aspects as the mechanisms of complications, patient- and procedure-related risk factors, clinical features, and treatment options according to established guidelines.

The book will be invaluable in enabling gastroenterologists, general surgeons, and radiologists to diagnose and treat endoscopy-related complications in timely fashion.

Features
• Describes and illustrates both common and unusual complications
• Assists the practitioner in timely diagnosis and treatment of complications
• Highlights the pivotal role of multidetector computed tomography

Author
Dr. Massimo Tonolini is a radiologist at the “Luigi Sacco” University Hospital in Milan who mainly specializes in Gastrointestinal and Urogenital imaging. He was awarded the "Cum Laude" Award at RSNA Congress in 2002. He has published more than 70 articles in scientific journals, the large majority of them in peer-reviewed international journals. With Springer, he has edited the volumes “Imaging of perianal inflammatory diseases” (2013) and “Imaging of ulcerative colitis” (2014).