Malik E. Juweid, Otto S. Hoekstra

"Positron Emission Tomography"
English | 2011 | ISBN: 1617790613 | 364 pages

Oncological imaging has thoroughly changed in the past decade, especially due to the introduction of PET and 18FDG. In Positron Emission Tomography, expert referring specialists and professional imagers seek to help bridge some of the knowledge gaps in several oncological domains. The book’s goal is to aid in the improvement of communicative competences: to communicate scan findings so that the referring specialist receives proper advice fr om the imager, and that, alternatively, the referring one provides the imager with appropriate clinical details to allow for a proper interpretation, and that the referring specialist is aware of the possibilities and limitations of the requested technology. While it focuses on FDG PET, other radiopharmaceuticals are covered as well, wh ere appropriate. Written for the highly respected Methods in Molecular Biology™ series, this volume provides the kind of detailed description and implementation advice that is crucial for getting optimal results.

Authoritative and convenient, Positron Emission Tomography serves as an excellent reference for oncologists, surgeons, radiotherapists, radiologists, nuclear medicine physicians, and pathologists desiring a stronger synergy within their vital efforts.

Steven D. Waldman, Robert S. D. Campbell
Imaging of Pain
Published: 2010-08-27 | ISBN: 1437709060 | 504 pages

Noted pain management authority Steven D. Waldman, MD, JD, and Robert Campbell, MD, a well-respected radiologist at Royal Liverpool Hospital in the UK, have combined their expertise to bring you Imaging of Pain. This first-of-its-kind reference helps you sel ect the most appropriate imaging studies to evaluate more than 200 pain conditions so you can implement the most effective management approaches. You'll gain a clear understanding of how and when to use a given modality for a particular pain disorder, whether it involves bone, soft tissue, or the spinal cord. At expertconsult.com you'll access the complete contents online, fully searchable, with links to Medline and PubMed abstracts, for rapid, easy consultation from any computer.
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Mike Bradley, Paul O'Donnell
Atlas of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Anatomy (2nd edition)
Published: 2010-01-25 | ISBN: 0521728096 | 234 pages
Atlas of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Anatomy provides an essential grounding in normal ultrasound anatomy, enabling the reader to assess whether anatomy is disrupted through injury or disease. The book is structured systematically, with all commonly imaged areas illustrated by high quality ultrasound scans with accompanying concise descriptive text. Features of the second edition: • Over 100 individual anatomical descriptions • Numerous new images from the latest generation ultrasound machines • Improved surface anatomy diagrams indicating limb and probe optimal positions for each area of anatomy • Numerous radiographic anatomical diagrams showing ultrasound probe overlying the anatomical structure for improved visual understanding Atlas of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Anatomy appeals to a wide range of practitioners who need to visualize the musculoskeletal system to diagnose injuries or locate blood vessels or nerves while undertaking clinical procedures. Radiologists, sonographers, anaesthetists, physiotherapists, rheumatologists, and orthopaedic surgeons will find this an invaluable practical reference.

John O'Neill
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Anatomy and Technique
Published: 2008-09-30 | ISBN: 038776609X | 360 pages

Proper ultrasound examination and interpretation hinges on thorough knowledge of the relevant anatomy, artifacts, and technique. This book provides an excellent foundation by going beyond pathology and concentrating on these fundamentals. Basic physics and artifact recognition and prevention are outlined. Chapters review essential anatomy and include images and tables that highlight relevant bones, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves. Sites of attachment and the best positions for examination are also noted. Technique is presented via a three-tiered approach and photographs of patients in the transducer position are matched with the resulting ultrasound images and complementary anatomical overlays.

Nicholas C. Gourtsoyiannis, "Clinical MRI of the Abdomen: Why, How, When"
English | 2011-04-25 | ISBN: 3540856889 | 763 pages

This volume, which explains why, when, and how abdominal MRI should be used, focuses in particular on the most recent developments in the field. After introductory chapters on technical considerations, protocol optimization, and contrast agents, MRI of the various solid and hollow viscera of the abdomen is addressed in a series of detailed chapters.

Relevant clinical information is provided, and state of the art protocols presented. With the help of numerous high-quality illustrations, normal, variant, and abnormal imaging findings are described and potential artefacts highlighted. Differential diagnosis is given extensive consideration, and comparisons are made with competing methodologies when relevant. Each of the chapters is rounded off by a section on "pearls and pitfalls". The closing chapters focus on findings in the pediatric abdomen, advances in MRI specifically relevant to cancer patients, and the use of abdominal MRI at 3 Tesla. This book, written by leading experts, will be of value to all who are involved in learning, performing, interpreting, and reporting abdominal MRI examinations.

Klaus D. Toennies
Guide to Medical Image Analysis: Methods and Algorithms
Published: 2012-02-05 | ISBN: 1447127501 | 488 pages

Analysis of medical imaging poses special challenges distinct from traditional image analysis. Furthermore, the analysis must fit into the clinical workflow within which it has been requested. This important guide/reference presents a comprehensive overview of medical image analysis. Highly practical in its approach, the text is uniquely structured by potential applications, supported by exercises throughout. Each of the key concepts are introduced in a concise manner, allowing the reader to understand the interdependencies between them before exploring the deeper details and derivations. Topics and features: Presents learning objectives, exercises and concluding remarks in each chapter, in addition to a glossary of abbreviationsDescribes a range of common imaging techniques, reconstruction techniques and image artefactsDiscusses the archival and transfer of images, including the HL7 and DICOM standardsPresents a selection of techniques for the enhancement of contrast and edges, for noise reduction and for edge-preserving smoothingExamines various feature detection and segmentation techniques, together with methods for computing a registration or normalisation transformationExplores object detection, as well as classification based on segment attributes such as shape and appearanceReviews the validation of an analysis methodIncludes appendices on Markov random field optimization, variational calculus and principal component analysisThis easy-to-follow, classroom-tested textbook is ideal for undergraduate and graduate courses on medical image analysis and related subjects – with possible course outlines suggested in the Preface. The work can also be used as a self-study guide for professionals in medical imaging technology, and for computer scientists and engineers wishing to specialise in medical applications.

Stephen Chapman, Richard Nakielny

"Aids to Radiological Differential Diagnosis, 4 Edition"
English | 2003-07-11 | ISBN: 0702026506 | 681 pages

This popular resource assists readers in honing their knowledge of radiological differential diagnosis for the most commonly encountered conditions in all areas of the body. The first section presents lists of differential diagnoses, supplemented by notes on useful facts and discriminating factors. The second section offers detailed descriptions on the characteristic radiological appearance of more than eighty individual diseases. The result is a convenient study tool for exam preparation, as well as a helpful quick reference for clinical practice.

- Features a completely redesigned layout, making information even more accessible.
- Includes updated content throughout-including the full range of newer imaging modalities.
- Offers fully revised content that reflects the latest in clinical practice

Jaap Stoker, Stuart A. Taylor, John O.L. Delancey - Imaging Pelvic Floor Disorders (2nd edition)
Published: 2008-09-11 | ISBN: 3540719660 | 288 pages

This volume builds on the success of the first edition of Imaging Pelvic Floor Disorders and is aimed at those practitioners with an interest in the imaging, diagnosis and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction. Concise textual information from acknowledged experts is complemented by high-quality diagrams and images to provide a thorough update of this rapidly evolving field. Introductory chapters fully elucidate the anatomical basis underlying disorders of the pelvic floor. State of the art imaging techniques and their application in pelvic floor dysfunction are then discussed in detail. Additions since the first edition include consideration of the effect of aging and new chapters on perineal ultrasound, functional MRI and MRI of the levator muscles. The closing sections of the book describe the modern clinical management of pelvic floor dysfunction, including prolapse, urinary and faecal incontinence and constipation, with specific emphasis on the integration of diagnostic and treatment algorithms.

Angelika Kramer, Volker Barth

"Atlas der Mammadiagnostik: Mammographie und Sonographie intensiv trainieren"
German | 2005-12-07 | ISBN: 3131367423 | 434 pages

Der Weg zu einer modernen und effektiven Brustkrebsfrüherkennung und Behandlung!
- Großformatiger Atlas für Mammadiagnostik-Experten und solche, die es werden wollen
- Herausragendes mammographisches und sonographisches Bildmaterial

Die drei Säulen der Mammadiagnostik
- ausführliche Darstellung der Stärken und Schwächen und ihre optimale Ergänzung und Vernetzung
- Schwerpunkt Klinik: tumorbiologische Aspekte und prognostische Faktoren
- Schwerpunkt Sonographie: anhand einer überwältigenden Fülle von anschaulichen Kasuistiken differenzialdiagnostisches Können schulen
- Schwerpunkt Mammographie: Mammographie-Screening und außergewöhnliche mammographische Befundeufigsten

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