Radiology for Surgeons in Clinical Practice

ISBN-13: 9781848000957 / Angielski / Miękka / 2008 / 152 str.

Evis Sala; Alan H. Freeman; David J. Lomas

Opis

Cross-sectional imaging is now widely available and routinely used as part of decision-making process in surgical patients. Advances in techniques, the availability and combination of different imaging modalities have made rapid and accurate diagnoses possible. This book provides basic information on these imaging findings in the main surgical pathologies. The first part describes the principles of imaging and different imaging techniques available. Giving pros and cons of each technique, it provides useful information and guidance on the appropriate choice of imaging. Symptom-based, rather than organ-based, the second part provides a practical approach to imaging patients with common surgical complaints in order to aid understanding and encourage a problem-solving approach to selecting different imaging modalities. Providing a simple diagnostic framework for common surgical situations, this useful guide will be invaluable for surgical residents, trainees, medical students, and consultant surgeons.

Recenzje

From the reviews:

"This compact book on common surgical problems and associated imaging is unique in that it is practical and useful for students, residents, and practicing surgeons. ... The book targets trainees, but also will be useful for practicing surgeons as technology in radiology continues to rapidly advance. The design of the book allows the novice to gain knowledge in basic principles of imaging ... . The images are clear and the descriptions are easy to follow." (Susan Skaff Hagen, Doody's Review Service, August, 2008)

Spis treści

Principles of Imaging.- Imaging of Common Clinical Problems.

Blurb

‘Radiology for Surgeons in Clinical Practice’ is aimed at surgeons both consultants and those in training who are interested in the advancing role played by imaging technology within surgical decision making.

The prevalence of imaging technology in both the diagnosis and management of surgical patients has increased dramatically in recent years. The increased availability and combination of different imaging modalities have greatly improved the ability of obtaining rapid and accurate diagnoses.

Cross-sectional imaging is now widely available and is routinely used to evaluate patients who potentially require surgery. Similarly, multi-detector CT plays a vital role in the management of acute surgical patients. It is therefore essential that the surgeons have a fundamental knowledge of the imaging findings of the main surgical pathologies.

This book is organised in two sections, with the first part describing the principles of imaging, and the different imaging techniques available to the surgeon. The advantages and disadvantages of each technique are also highlighted providing useful information and guidance to the surgeon on the appropriate choice of imaging. The second part of the book is symptom-based rather than organ-based, with the aim of providing a practical hands-on approach to imaging patients with common surgical complaints.

Written by leading experts in the field, this book will help the surgeon to better understand the imaging options available to them, and choose the correct modalities using a problem-based approach.