Virtual endoscopy is a valuable independent diagnostic tool of increasing importance. This book provides an in-depth evaluation of the technical aspects of virtual endoscopy, and detailed information on indications, implementation, and interpretation in a clinical setting. It is designed to support radiologists and educators in approaching this rapidly developing field. It will also assist consumers in judging the applicability of software and hardware packages for virtual endoscopy, and will benefit producers by highlighting current limitations and potential improvements from a clinical viewpoint.

Technical Background (J.Terwisscha van Scheltinga).- Virtual Endoscopy of the Nose and Paranasal Sinuses (P. Rogalla).- Virtual Laryngoscopy (A.J. Aschoff/E.M. Merkle).- Virtual Endoscopy of the Trachea and Bronchi (P. Rogalla/N. Meiri).- Virtual Endoscopy of the Small Intestine (P. Rogalla).- Virtual Endoscopy of the Colon (P. Rogalla/N. Meiri/C.I. Bartram).- The Investigation (P. Rogalla/N. Meiri).- A Historical and Clinical Perspective (C.I. Bartram).- Virtual Cystoscopy (T. Fleiter/E.M. Merkle/C. Wisianowsky).-Virtual Endoscopy of the Vessels (T.H. Wiese/P. Rogalla).- Virtual Neuroscopy (S. Gottschalk).- Virtual Otoscopy (R. Klingebiel).- Subject Index.- List of Contributors.