All authors have published extensively in pancreatitis. Drs. Balthazar and Megibow have developed a classification system of acute pancreatitis used world-wide; Professor Pozzi-Mucelli is the Chairman of Radiology at one of the largest pancreatic centres in Europe.

Pathophysiology of Acute Pancreatitis.- Clinical Aspects of Acute Pancreatitis: Features, Prognosis and Use of Imaging Findings in Therapeutic Decision Making.- The Role of Ultrasound .- The Role of Computed Tomography.- The Role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Magnetic Resonance Cholangio-Pancreatography.-Imaging of Pancreatic Trauma.-Pathophysiology of Chronic Pancreatitis.- Clinical Aspects of Chronic Pancreatitis: Features and Prognosis.- Pathological Findings in Chronic Pancreatitis.- The Role of Ultrasound and Endoscopic Ultrasound.-The Role of CT .- The Role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Magnetic Resonance.- The Role of ERCP.- Pathophysiology of Complications of Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis.- Clinical Aspects of Complications: Features and Prognosis.- Imaging of Pseudocysts .- Imaging of Biliary and Vascular Complications.- Imaging of Local Extension and Fistulas.- Chronic Pancreatitis Versus Pancreatic Tumors.- Clinical Perspective.- The Role of Endoscopy .- Surgical Perspective.- Subject Index.- List of Contributors.

Using numerous high-quality illustrations, this volume assesses strengths and limitations of techniques for the imaging of pancreatitis. Ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and interventional imaging are considered separately in the settings of acute and chronic pancreatitis, with an additional section on imaging of complications. The significance of the imaging findings for clinical and therapeutic decision making is clearly explained, and protocols are provided to help obtain the best possible images.