Pediatric Imaging: The Fundamentals

                           

 

Pediatric Imaging: The Fundamentals

Lane F. Donnelly / 978-1-4160-5907-3 / Saunders / 288p / Softcover

 

Description

 

Written by an expert at the forefront of pediatric radiology, this new reference makes it remarkably simple to learn how to safely perform and accurately interpret pediatric imaging studies. Ideal for residents and practitioners alike, this reader-friendly text emphasizes advanced imaging applications-including neuro applications-while nearly 400 high-quality, clinically relevant digital images-nearly 100 in color-clearly demonstrate essential concepts, techniques, and interpretation skills. Full-chapter coverage of current breakthroughs in PET/CT, MR sleep studies, fetal imaging, and more, ensure that you have the latest information available at your fingertips.

• Offers full-chapter coverage of current breakthroughs in PET/CT, MR sleep studies, fetal imaging, and more, ensuring that you have the latest information at your fingertips.
• Emphasizes advanced imaging applications, including neuro applications.
• Highlights the basic anatomy needed to understand this complex subspecialty.
• Provides an in-depth discussion of patient safety issues to help you gain a basic understanding of radiology and its effect on the pediatric patient.
• Presents information in a reader-friendly format through lists, tables, and images that makes reference quick and easy.
• Includes nearly 650 high-quality, clinically relevant digital images that clearly demonstrate essential concepts, techniques, and interpretation skills.

Table of Contents

 

Chapter 1 Special Consideratins in Pediatric Imaging
Chapter 2 Airway
Chapter 3 Chest
Chapter 4 Cardiac
Chapter 5 Gastrointestinal
Chapter 6 Genitourinary
Chapter 7 Musculoskeletal
Chapter 8 Neurologic
Index

Author Information

By Lane F. Donnelly, MD, Radiologist-in-Chief, Department of Radiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Professor of Radiology and Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH