Radiology receives little attention in most medical school curricula except perhaps as an elective. This is astonishing given that the physician most commonly encounters human internal anatomy and function through radiology. Physicians must be well grounded in the essentials of imaging to properly care for their patients. Some authors have argued the need for “imaging literacy.” I hope this text can contribute to such a goal.
With a basic text containing fundamentals, one might wonder why a second edition would be needed. Even though many aspects of radiology have remained unchanged over the last decade, rapid and significant changes have occurred in both technology and applications. Radiology over the last century relied predominantly on film as the image receptor. Now images are commonly obtained, interpreted, transmitted, and stored in digital format. As with digital cameras, film is becoming a thing of the past. These changes will not be immediately apparent to the reader of this text. Access to digital images is much more convenient. Chest x-rays often appear on computers in intensive care units and, to the great relief of medical students, interns, and residents, little time will be lost in tracking down films. Indeed, there is much less reason for a physician to visit the radiology department. In-person consultations with radiologists are becoming less frequent. Greater expertise in radiology will be required as medical students, residents, and others will be interpreting digital images at sites remote from the radiology department.
Uses of computed tomography (CT) scanning have significantly expanded. CT scanners have evolved from single-slice, rather slow, machines to helical 16-slice scanners capable of imaging large portions of the body in a matter of a few seconds. Applications that previously could not be performed, because of patient or organ motion, now are no problem. In addition to procedures allowed by the new technology, much more clinical experience has been gained. CT scans have largely replaced intravenous pyelograms (IVPs) for evaluation of renal or ureteral stones, and CT has become a mainstay in the diagnosis of many abdominal, pelvic, and retroperitoneal pathologies (e.g., appendicitis). CT scans are rapidly replacing most plain films of the abdomen.
In nuclear medicine, rapid growth has been seen in positron emission tomography (PET) scanning. The most common applications are for evaluation and staging of neoplasms. Even the boundary between radiology and nuclear medicine has become blurred with the advent of hybrid CT/PET scanners.
The major changes to the second edition of Essentials of Radiology are an increased emphasis on CT scanning and PET imaging. Information has been added on the appropriate workup of common clinical problems such as headache, hypertension, and low back pain. I have endeavored to include this information without expanding the total volume of the text and yet retaining the essentials. Because readers often have questions about the cost and radiation dose associated with common examintations, this information has been retained in the appendix.
This best-selling radiology primer clearly explains the basic principles and clinical applications of plain film, CT, MRI, and nuclear medicine. Written in straightforward, accessible language and assuming no prior knowledge of radiology, it provides an ideal introduction to the field. The new edition reflects the all of the momentous recent changes in diagnostic imaging technology and applications, including the diagnosis of abdominal, pelvic, and retroperitoneal conditions. It also presents new coverage of the evaluation of headache, hypertension, and low back pain. Over 550 outstanding, beautifully reproduced digital images demonstrate every essential concept.
Book features
1. Introduction
2. Head and Soft Tissue of the Neck
3. Chest
4. Breast Imaging
5. Cardiovascular System
6. Gastrointestinal System
7. Genitourinary System
8. Skeletal System
9. Nonskeletal Pediatric Imaging
Appendices
Index
Product Details
With a basic text containing fundamentals, one might wonder why a second edition would be needed. Even though many aspects of radiology have remained unchanged over the last decade, rapid and significant changes have occurred in both technology and applications. Radiology over the last century relied predominantly on film as the image receptor. Now images are commonly obtained, interpreted, transmitted, and stored in digital format. As with digital cameras, film is becoming a thing of the past. These changes will not be immediately apparent to the reader of this text. Access to digital images is much more convenient. Chest x-rays often appear on computers in intensive care units and, to the great relief of medical students, interns, and residents, little time will be lost in tracking down films. Indeed, there is much less reason for a physician to visit the radiology department. In-person consultations with radiologists are becoming less frequent. Greater expertise in radiology will be required as medical students, residents, and others will be interpreting digital images at sites remote from the radiology department.
Uses of computed tomography (CT) scanning have significantly expanded. CT scanners have evolved from single-slice, rather slow, machines to helical 16-slice scanners capable of imaging large portions of the body in a matter of a few seconds. Applications that previously could not be performed, because of patient or organ motion, now are no problem. In addition to procedures allowed by the new technology, much more clinical experience has been gained. CT scans have largely replaced intravenous pyelograms (IVPs) for evaluation of renal or ureteral stones, and CT has become a mainstay in the diagnosis of many abdominal, pelvic, and retroperitoneal pathologies (e.g., appendicitis). CT scans are rapidly replacing most plain films of the abdomen.In nuclear medicine, rapid growth has been seen in positron emission tomography (PET) scanning. The most common applications are for evaluation and staging of neoplasms. Even the boundary between radiology and nuclear medicine has become blurred with the advent of hybrid CT/PET scanners.
The major changes to the second edition of Essentials of Radiology are an increased emphasis on CT scanning and PET imaging. Information has been added on the appropriate workup of common clinical problems such as headache, hypertension, and low back pain. I have endeavored to include this information without expanding the total volume of the text and yet retaining the essentials. Because readers often have questions about the cost and radiation dose associated with common examintations, this information has been retained in the appendix.
This best-selling radiology primer clearly explains the basic principles and clinical applications of plain film, CT, MRI, and nuclear medicine. Written in straightforward, accessible language and assuming no prior knowledge of radiology, it provides an ideal introduction to the field. The new edition reflects the all of the momentous recent changes in diagnostic imaging technology and applications, including the diagnosis of abdominal, pelvic, and retroperitoneal conditions. It also presents new coverage of the evaluation of headache, hypertension, and low back pain. Over 550 outstanding, beautifully reproduced digital images demonstrate every essential concept.
Book features
- Describes the most common pathologic entities, plus rarer life-threatening conditions.
- Uses more than 550 high-quality digital images to capture a wide range of normal imaging findings, common variants, and pathologic findings.
- Written by a single masterful author who is skilled at explaining complex topics in an easy-to-understand manner.
- Discusses recent advances in the diagnostic imaging of abdominal, pelvic, and retroperitoneal conditions.
- Offers an increased emphasis on CT scanning, including helical CT.
- Covers the latest developments in nuclear medicine, especially PET and the new hybrid CT/PET scanners.
- Explores the radiologic evaluation of headache, hypertension, low back pain, and other challenging conditions.
- Incorporates new material on screening for colon and lung cancer.
1. Introduction
2. Head and Soft Tissue of the Neck
3. Chest
4. Breast Imaging
5. Cardiovascular System
6. Gastrointestinal System
7. Genitourinary System
8. Skeletal System
9. Nonskeletal Pediatric Imaging
Appendices
Index
Product Details
- Paperback: 560 pages
- Publisher: Saunders; 2 edition (July 23, 2004)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0721605273
- ISBN-13: 978-0721605272
- Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.8 x 0.7 inches