Imaging Children: 2-Volume Set

ISBN: 0443070393

Author: Carty FRCR FRCPI FRCP FRCPCH FFRRCSI(Hon), Helen

Condition: New

Imaging Children 2e provides a comprehensive, practical reference for the paediatric radiologist and the general radiologist involved in the routine, or occasional diagnostic examination of children. Covering all organ systems, it outlines the most appropriate radiological evaluation and facilitates accurate diagnosis through a practical "picture matching" approach whereby the radiologist can compare his or her own interpretation with those of the experts in the book. Each section contains a list of differential diagnoses which are divided into common and rare categories as well as diagnostic algorithms. The book takes an integrated multi-modality approach to paediatric radiological evaluation and diagnosis, each condition incorporates the most appropriate and cost-effective procedure whether it be plain-film, ultrasound, CT, MRI., or Nuclear Medicine. Offers practical guidelines and tips from over 100 experts in the field. Features a superb collection of images of the highest quality that encompasses all modalities. Provides comprehensive coverage in 15 sections, each of which focuses on a different organ system. New international focus. Inclusion of a new Editor, Section editors and contributing authors from the United States, Canada, and Australia. No longer a European only approach to radiological diagnosis. Addition of brief clinical overviews from other specialities in order to reflect the increasing role of the radiologist as a team-based provider of service. Addition of diagnostic algorithms. Substantially revised Sections on Liver/Biliary, Urinary Tract, Endocrine, and Musculoskeletal Systems. Increased coverage of interventional imaging techniques and use of contrast media.