Full Description
This second edition has been fully revised to provide clinicians with the latest advances in cross sectional imaging techniques.Divided into six sections, the first four discuss key imaging modalities (computed tomography, positron emission tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasonography), and their application in the diagnosis of various disorders and diseases.The final two sections provide clinical illustrations using multiple modalities, and archival and communication system based on the universal DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) format which allows storage and retrieval of multimodality images.The new edition includes new topics and is enhanced by more than 140 radiographic images and tables.Key PointsNew edition providing latest advances in cross sectional imaging techniquesCovers four key modalities - CT, PET, MRI and ultrasoundFully revised with most up to date information and new topics addedPrevious edition (9789350251959) published in 2011
Contents
Section IPhysical Principle of Computed Tomography Scan ImagingClinical IllustrationsComputed Tomography Guided BiopsyArtifactsXenon Computed TomographyComputed Tomography Contrast MediaRadiation Safety MeasuresSection II: Positron Emission Tomography- Computed Tomography ImagingIntroduction to Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography ImagingPositron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography GantryPicture Archiving and Communication SystemSection III: Magnetic Resonance ImagingPhysical Principle of Magnetic Resonance ImagingMagnetic Resonance Imaging ContrastClinical IllustrationsSection IV: UltrasonographyUltrasonographyUltrasound ContrastClinical IllustrationsSection V: Clinical Illustrations Using Multiple ModalitiesClinical Illustrations Using Multiple ModalitiesSection VI: Archival and Communication SystemPicture Archiving and Communication System
