title: Evaluation of periampullary pathology with CT volumetric oblique coronal reformations.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this article is to show the value of volumetric oblique coronal reformation of CT data sets for assessing the normal anatomy and abnormalities of the ampulla of Vater.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Volumetric oblique coronal reformations are a useful noninvasive method to provide diagnostic information about periampullary abnormalities as well as show secondary features important for local staging and management. The technique is also valuable in providing a time-efficient method to review pertinent findings with clinicians.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Stanford University Medical Center, 300 Pasteur Dr., Rm. H1307, Stanford, CA 94305, USA.
authors.forename: Daniel T
authors.initials: DT
authors.lastname: Pham
authors.forename: Stefan A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Hura
authors.forename: Jürgen K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Willmann
authors.forename: Matilde
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Nino-Murcia
authors.forename: R Brooke
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Jeffrey
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D014670:Ampulla of Vater / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D003138:Common Bile Duct Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D007479:Iopamidol / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011857:Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted; D012016:Reference Values; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media; D007479:Iopamidol