[Possibilities and limitations of gastrointestinal radiography]

The picture intensifier television radioscopy, picture intensifier initial level photography, double contrast method and pharmacoradiography together with endoscopy further the optimation of the diagnostics of the diseases of oesophagus, stomach and intestine. The value of the X-ray diagnostics for the recognition of the biliary diseases and of the incleared jaundice is high. In diseases of liver and pancreas the X-ray diagnostics may further the finding of decision. Ways for a better interdisciplinary cooperation are demonstrated.