Examines in detail the different clinical applications of microbubble-based contrast agents.

Explains the principles underlying the use of contrast-specific imaging techniques and the examination methodology.

Contains numerous high-quality illustrations, including many in color.

Written by recognized experts.

Il volume presenta una completa analisi delle applicazioni dei mezzi di contrasto ecografici a livello addominale, ed e principalmente diretto agli istituti di scienza delle immagini ed agli ospedali dove vengono correntemtne utilizzati i mezzi di contrasto ecografici nella pratica clinica. Peraltro, il libro si rivolge anche a medici e studiosi non ancora coinvolti nelle applicazioni cliniche dei mezzi di contrasto ecografici ma che desiderano avere un quadro generale delle possibili applicazioni a livello addominale.

This book, now in its second edition, provides a comprehensive analysis of imaging of the kidneys, upper urinary tract, and ureters, covering the normal anatomy and anatomic variants as well as all renal and urinary system pathologies. The relevant imaging modalities are first discussed, with detailed description of their applications. The entire spectrum of kidney pathologies is then presented in a series of detailed chapters with up-to-date references, high-quality images, informative schemes, and figures showing macroscopic and microscopic surgical and pathologic specimens. Chapters...

With the aid of an extensive series of high-quality images, this atlas describes all the potential applications of elastosonography in routine clinical practice. After a brief introduction on technical and physical aspects, the diagnostic benefits of elastosonography in a range of settings are illustrated with the aid of numerous representative cases. The coverage encompasses pathologies of the liver, spleen, pancreas, kidney, breast, thyroid, testis, musculoskeletal system, and vascular system. In addition, helpful correlations with imaging appearances on ultrasound and computed...

This book, now in its second edition, provides a comprehensive analysis of imaging of the kidneys, upper urinary tract, and ureters, covering the normal anatomy and anatomic variants as well as all renal and urinary system pathologies. The relevant imaging modalities are first discussed, with detailed description of their applications. The entire spectrum of kidney pathologies is then presented in a series of detailed chapters with up-to-date references, high-quality images, informative schemes, and figures showing macroscopic and microscopic surgical and pathologic specimens. Chapters...