Radiology Today

Radiology Today 3 presents papers and panel discussions from a multi- national faculty at the biannual Salzburg Symposium, which this time covered three important topics: critical diagnostic pathways in gastro"e; intestinal and genitourinary radiology, interventional radiology of the abdomen, and cost containment in radiology. The choice of these topics illustrates the changing role of the radiolo- gist in the practice of medicine today and in the foreseeable future. He will have to serve as a consultant more than ever before, assuming in- creasing responsibility for sequencing of imaging procedures and par- ticipating more and more in therapeutic intervention. In order to pro- vide meaningful assistance, the imaging consultant must be aware of the efficacy and the limitations of every procedure. In this context, cost containment is a worldwide public concern, and the most appropriate procedures must be identified. Radiology Today 3 demonstrates how the radiologist functions as a member of diagnostic and management teams to provide optimal in- formation and efficient, low-risk patient care at the lowest possible cost. Martin W. Donner Friedrich H. W. Heuck Contents Critical Diagnostic Pathways Abdomen 3 G. MARCHAL, A L. BAERT, K. GEBOES, E. PONETTE, 1. FEVERY The Diagnosis of Pancreatic Cancer ............ 3 W. REICHARDT Localization Techniques for Hormonally Active Pancreatic Tumors ........... . 7 AR. MARGULIS, S. MCCARTHY Hepatic Mass Lesions .... 12 M. KORMANO, K. PARTANEN, 1. KUIKKA Dynamic Liver CT and New Contrast Agents ....... . 17 W. FROMMHOLD, J. PIRSCHEL 20 Gallbladder Diseases: Imaging Sequences 1.A KIRKPATRICK, Jr.