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Computed Tomography of the Pancreas

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Radiology of the Pancreas

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The pancreas can be readily identified in virtually all adult patients by high resolution computed tomography. However, meticulous technique must be followed, including the use of both oral and intravenous contrast media, thin-slice scan thickness with small area of reconstruction, and dynamic (rapid sequence) scanning techniques.

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  1. The Mason Clinic, 98111, Seattle, Washington, USA

    Patrick C. Freeny M.D. (Associate Clinical Professor of Radiology)

  2. The Medical College of Wisconsin, 53226, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

    Thomas L. Lawson M.D. (Professor of Radiology)

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Freeny, P.C., Lawson, T.L. (1982). Computed Tomography of the Pancreas. In: Radiology of the Pancreas. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-5689-2_1

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