This monograph deals primarily with the kidneys, ureters, and urinary blad der. The kidneys are retroperitoneal structures that parallel the psoas muscle. The left kidney is usually slightly higher than the right and is slightly more medially located. The vertical axis of the kidneys, when compared with the midline, is about 20 . There is often considerable mobility of the kidneys as a result of respiration and body position. Several centimeters of excursion have been demonstrated on deep inspiration or in the upright position. During late embryological development, each kidney occupies the...

This volume explains how many mistakes are caused by wrong techniques or faulty interpretation. It analyzes a number of case studies with regard to the liver, spleen and pancreas, the hollow viscus of the alimentary tract and the retroperitoneum.

An assessment of the reasons why mistakes are made in chest radiography. The author distinguishes between errors of omission and errors caused by a lack of relevant clinical history. He presents the original radiograph and asks questions about the nature of the abnormality.