This volume presents the results of the 1991 Erlangen Meeting at which relevant innovations in ultrasound were covered by the most renowned specialists from all over the world. The topics included both medical and technical developments, such as endosonographic colour Doppler ultrasound, cystogastric catheter drainage of pancreatic fluid and ultrasound contrast media. The book documents the current status of ultrasound and what the future prospects are for ultrasound in improving thediagnosis of gastrointestinal diseases.
