Grainger & Allison's Diagnostic Radiology - A Textbook of Medical Imaging 5th Edition

This 5th edition of Diagnostic Radiology continues to build on the original vision of Professors Grainger and Allison who, back in the early 1980s, saw the need for a ‘bible’ for doctors studying for postgraduate examinations in radiology, and to provide a bench book for reporting and reference. The success of the first four editions, which were extremely well received by an increasingly international readership, speaks for the realisation of their dream. Few could have predicted at that stage the extraordinary growth of radiology, or its increasing importance within all aspects of modern medicine. The unprecedented expansion in the imaging repertoire, together with the trend for increasing subspecialisation, have led to changes in training and in the methods used for teaching and learning. This book has had to evolve to reflect these changes, adapting to the perceived needs of those facing postgraduate examinations and also to all radiologists who wish to have an up-to-date basic general textbook for ready reference and illustration.
An attempt to cover every subject in detail would have resulted in a huge book that would have been very difficult touse. This book concentrates on those subjects that most radiologists need to know well, and to pay special attention to the needs of trainee radiologists preparing for examinations. Because training throughout Europe is moving towards a three year basic course followed by two years of training in selected subspecialties, the factual examination in the UK has moved to an earlier stage in training with less emphasis on some of the diagnostic rarities so beloved by examiners of old. The curriculum is now somewhat less comprehensive and the reduction in size of this 5th Edition reflects that – down from three volumes to two. In this electronic age there are many databases of images available on the internet, with accompanying text. Nevertheless, well structured textbooks remain an essential part of medical education and practice as they present information in a format that facilitates learning, guiding the reader through an unfamiliar field. Diagnostic Radiology will remain a valuable resource for many years to come.

The new edition of this landmark text gives you a succinct but comprehensive account of all currently available imaging modalities and their clinical applications. Extensively revised and restructured, it is an excellent review text for resident radiologists, offering detailed information on all the imaging modalities and interventional procedures needed for exam preparation. Additionally, it helps the practicing radiologists with a concentrated overview of the latest imaging techniques covering all parts of the body.

Book features

• Provides a succinct, comprehensive account of the entire spectrum of imaging modalities and their clinical applications so you can master the field and prepare for certification or recertification.
• Offers summaries of interventional techniques rather than step-by-step instructions on the procedures themselves, thus giving you more relevant information you can use in daily practice. 
• Uses nearly 4,000 outstanding illustrations creating a visual guide to help you solve even your toughest diagnostic problems.

New in this edition

• Presents a more streamlined approach to include only the information you need for daily practice and for exam preparation.
• Includes chapter summaries for quick answers to clinical questions.

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