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In the emergency and trauma setting, accurate and consistent interpretation of imaging studies are critical to the care of acutely ill and injured patients. This book offers a comprehensive review of acute pathologies commonly encountered in the emergency room as diagnosed by radiologic imaging. It is organized by anatomical sections that present the primary ER imaging areas of the acute abdomen, pelvis, thorax, neck, head, brain and spine, and osseous structures. For each section, the common diagnoses are concisely described and are accompanied by relevant clinical facts and key teaching points that emphasize the importance of radiologic interpretation in clinical patient management. The role of modalities such as plain radiography, computed tomography, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, and nuclear medicine imaging in managing emergency conditions is highlighted. The Second Edition is thoroughly updated and includes over 400 images and multiple choice questions in each chapter.Emphasizing the core concepts in emergency radiology, this book is a valuable resource for radiologists, residents, and fellows.
List of contents
Imaging of Acute Aortic Conditions.- Emergencies of the Biliary Tract.- Acute Appendicitis.- Imaging of the Small Bowel.- Imaging of Bowel Obstruction.- Imaging of Acute Colonic Disorders.- Imaging of Genitourinary Emergencies.- Imaging of Acute Conditions of Male Reproductive Organs.- Imaging of Blunt and Penetrating Abdominal Trauma.- Acute Nontraumatic Imaging in the Liver and Spleen. - Imaging of Acute Pancreas.- Imaging of Acute Obstetric Disorders.- Imaging of Acute Gynecologic Disorders.- Emergency Radionuclide Imaging of the Thorax and Abdomen.- Imaging of Neck Emergencies.- Imaging of Acute Head Emergencies.- Imaging of Facial Fractures.- Stroke and Its Imaging Evaluation.- Imaging of Acute Orbital Pathologies.- Imaging of Upper Extremity.- Lower Extremity Trauma.- Imaging of Spinal Trauma.- Imaging of Nontraumatic Mediastinal and Pulmonary Processes.- Imaging of Acute Thoracic Trauma.- Imaging of Lines and Tubes.- Imaging of Pediatric Emergencies.
About the author
Ajay Singh, MD
Associate Director
Division of Emergency Radiology
Department of Radiology
Program Director
Emergency Radiology Fellowship
Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA, USA
Summary
Offers a comprehensive review of acute pathologies commonly encountered in the emergency room as diagnosed by radiologic imaging
Covers all primary emergency imaging areas, including acute abdomen, pelvis, thorax, neck, head, brain and spine, and osseous structures
Presents clinical facts and key teaching points that emphasize the importance of radiologic interpretation in clinical patient management
Describes the role of modalities such as plain radiography, computed tomography, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, and nuclear medicine imaging in managing emergency conditions
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“We would highly recommend that this book be a part of the radiology department teaching section. Overall, we find it is a very useful and easy to follow text for junior trainees, while at the same time serving as a good refresher of emergency topics for more senior radiologists.” (Mohammed Abdulla, RAD Magazine, June, 2020)
“The book is aimed primarily at radiology residents, with the information of use to practitioners as well. It is appropriate for its target audience as it provides high-yield cases frequently encountered in clinical practice. Chapters are based primarily on different organ systems, with a few based on imaging modality. This keeps chapters short and readers engaged. … With its succinct presentation of information, it serves well as a quick review/consult book for residents.” (Daniel Hynes, Doody's Book Reviews, April, 2018)
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"We would highly recommend that this book be a part of the radiology department teaching section. Overall, we find it is a very useful and easy to follow text for junior trainees, while at the same time serving as a good refresher of emergency topics for more senior radiologists." (Mohammed Abdulla, RAD Magazine, June, 2020)
"The book is aimed primarily at radiology residents, with the information of use to practitioners as well. It is appropriate for its target audience as it provides high-yield cases frequently encountered in clinical practice. Chapters are based primarily on different organ systems, with a few based on imaging modality. This keeps chapters short and readers engaged. ... With its succinct presentation of information, it serves well as a quick review/consult book for residents." (Daniel Hynes, Doody's Book Reviews, April, 2018)
