Gastrointestinal Emergencies

Acute emergencies in gastroenterology are extraordinarily severe conditions with high morbidity and mortality. Particularly severe diseases include acute pancreatitis, a difficult course of non-specific intestinal inflammations manifested by toxic colon or acute intestinal obstruction, and even acutely developed intestinal pseudo-obstruction (Ogilvie’s syndrome) or variceal and non-variceal bleeding into the gastrointestinal tract. Undoubtedly serious factors influencing the accuracy of diagnostics and effectivity of therapy are the etiological multifactorial characteristics of changes that induce the acute state. Polymorbidity is also frequent among these patients and requires a complex diagnostic approach, often limiting the possibility of using an optimal therapeutic approach.

This volume presents complex and current topics in ultrasound imaging in a simplified format. The book is a useful resource for researchers, students, clinicians, and sonographers looking for additional information on ultrasound imaging beyond the basics.