title: [New imaging methods for bowel imaging].
abstract: Advances in ultra fast high resolution imaging using MRI and CT allow the detailed depiction of the gastrointestinal tract within a breathold. In this article we give an overview on new diagnostic avenues depicting the stomach, small bowel and colon. Additionally recently introduced techniques such as "virtual endoscopy" and "virtual pathology" are explained.
authors.affiliation: Diagnostische Radiologie, Universitätsklinikum Regensburg. andreas.schreyer@klinik.uni-r.de
authors.forename: A G
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Schreyer
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D023881:Colonography, Computed Tomographic; D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003287:Contrast Media; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D007410:Intestinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007417:Intestinal Polyps / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*; D014584:User-Computer Interface
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media