Imaging of the gastrointestinal complications of systemic chemotherapy

Gastrointestinal complications of chemotherapy may be serious and potentially life-threatening. Familiarity with and awareness of the potential complications associated with various chemotherapeutic agents/regimens is paramount to enable accurate and timely diagnosis. In this article we review the radiological manifestations of the most notable gastrointestinal complications associated with chemotherapeutic administration. (C) 2009 Published by Elsevier Ltd on behalf of The Royal College of Radiologists.