Nirav Patel

The use and technique of CT colonography in identifying colonic lesions

CT colonography (CTC) is a valuable diagnostic tool for detecting colorectal cancer (CRC), particularly when traditional colonoscopy is contraindicated or incomplete. This article outlines the clinical application and technical execution of CTC, emphasising its role in bowel cancer screening and symptomatic patient evaluation. The accuracy of CTC is highly dependent on proper bowel preparation, which […]

Anita Wale

Michael Sydee, Dr Nirav Patel, Rachel Baldwin, Dr Anita Wale

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, National CT Colonography Academy, City, St George's University of London

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Acute pancreatitis

Acute pancreatitis is acute inflammation of the pancreas, typically presenting with acute onset epigastric pain and often radiating to the back. Hans Chiari was the first to propose autodigestion of the exocrine pancreatic tissue by the premature activation of digestive enzymes as the underlying pathophysiology of pancreatitis. This activation of enzymes results in breakdown of […]

Dr Myriam Guessoum / Dr Nirav Patel

St George's University Hospitals NHS Trust

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