Advances in Gastrointestinal Radiology

The past few years have seen dramatic changes in the practice of gastrointestinal radiology, primarily because of the development of new techniques and their application to the solid organs, hollow viscera and functional evaluation of the gastrointestinal tract. Some of these technical developments have been spawned by a new breed of aggressive and involved radiologists practising what is now called “interventional radiology.” [1] The application of the needle and catheter to the solid organs of the abdomen has led to more complete and more streamlined investigation and treatment in many abdominal conditions.