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Advanced Imaging of the Abdomen is invaluable to the practising radiologist, and the more senior radiology resident and fellow, who is looking for a background reference source when discussing a suggested imaging approach with the referring physician.
The book includes extensive lists, tables, line drawings and illustrations - ultrasonography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance images, scintigraphy. It bridges the interface between the referring clinician and radiologist when faced with a patient suspected of having a complex or more unusual abdominal condition.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Digestive System.- Esophagus.- Stomach.- Duodenum.- Jejunum and Ileum.- Colon and Rectum.- Liver.- Gallbladder and Bile Ducts.- Pancreas.- Genitourinary System.- Kidneys and Ureters.- Bladder.- Female Reproductive Organs.- Male Reproductive Organs.- Other Structures.- Peritoneum, Mesentery, and Extraperitoneal Soft Tissues.- Spleen.- Adrenals.- Abdominal Vasculature.
Zusammenfassung
This handbook bridges the interface between the referring clinician and radiologist on the unusual clinical presentation or imaging finding and explores imaging approaches to solve problems. Emphasis is given to choice of imaging procedures, expected diagnostic yield, discussion of pertinent imaging findings and possible differential diagnosis. It also provides the practicing radiologist with a reference for the unusual or unique imaging finding in the abdomen. The book includes extensive lists, tables and illustrations comprising ultrasonography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance images, scintigraphy and other imaging modalities.
