Provides recommendations for clinical applications of ultrasound in urology. This book guides readers through the diagnostic evaluation, reviewing the indications for and the benefits and limitations of ultrasound imaging. It also provides descriptions of symptoms and differential diagnosis.
Comprehensively illustrated with over one hundred ultrasound scans obtained and explained by the author during his many years of experience in this field, this title is suitable for practising obstetricians, ultrasonographers, radiologists and specialists in maternal-fetal medicine, and may also help candidates prepare for the MRCOG exam.
Explores the utilization of diagnostic ultrasound in all regions of the body. Offering numerous tables and charts containing practical tips and useful recommendations, this title lists specific pitfalls that may be encountered in each anatomical area within the body and offers methods to distinguish among different sonographic abnormalities.
Pediatric ultrasound is different to adult ultrasound in various respects. The equipment chosen for pediatric work has different requirements, the technique of scanning is different, and the pathology encountered in childhood are unique to children. This book addresses the 'how', 'why' and 'when' of pediatric ultrasound.
Over the years, there have been unprecedented developments of imaging systems making use of 3-D visualization - systems that have revolutionized diagnostic radiology. This book offers coverage of the various techniques in diagnostic and therapeutic 3-D ultrasound imaging instrumentation and techniques.
Presents a visual, step-by-step method for scanning and image documentation to provide diagnostic sonograms for physicians. This text includes criteria for professionalism and clinical skills, and requisites for handling ultrasound equipment, image labeling, image technique, and case presentation.
Helps you gain a foundation for sonography practice. Corresponding to the chapters in Hedrick's "Technology for Diagnostic Sonography", this guide focuses on basic concepts to help you master sonography physics and instrumentation. It includes laboratory exercises designed to teach you how to operate a scanner.
Starting with the first successful echocardiogram using ultrasound performed in Lund on the 29th October 1953, Ultrasound in Clinical Diagnosis tells the history of the development of ultrasound through to the present day use for diagnosis in many areas of medicine.
A reference on obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound that guides you through ultrasound technologies, enabling you to diagnose problems. It reflects advances, including information on 3-D ultrasound and the generation of ultrasound scanners, as well as discussions of gynecologic ultrasound.
A companion to "Textbook of Diagnostic Sonography, 7th Edition". It helps you to review key sonography concepts and reinforce your understanding of general/abdominal sonography, obstetric/gynecologic sonography, vascular sonography, and echocardiography.
A guide to image diagnosis and interpretation. It incorporates the various scanning technologies and their clinical applications in both adult and paediatric patients. With over 4, 000 high quality illustrations, it covers the entire gamut of organ systems and body parts where this modality is useful.
A guide to the use of ultrasound in clinical medicine. It offers a review of the optimal use and interpretation of ultrasonographic images in everyday practice. It teaches how to apply diagnostic ultrasound as part of an augmented physical examination in an array of therapeutic areas, from obstetrics and cardiology to emergency medicine.
Equips you with an understanding of general/abdominal and obstetric/gynecologic sonography, the two primary divisions of sonography, as well as vascular sonography and echocardiography. This title includes patient history, normal anatomy (including cross-sectional anatomy), ultrasound techniques, pathology, and related laboratory findings.
Intended for those taking up Doppler techniques and who wish to obtain an understanding of the techniques, their major applications and their role in patient management. This illustrated work serves as an introduction to the topic. It is accompanied by a CD-Rom containing real-time clips of Doppler imaging.
This practical guide to the use of EBUS to diagnose and stage lung cancer and the variety of different tumours of the chest region covers all of the standard techniques and the new developments involved in EBUS, as it combines two common procedures -- bronchoscopy and real-time ultrasonography.
Over the years it has been increasingly recognized that whole-body ultrasound is an invaluable tool in the critically ill. It permits the immediate institution of appropriate therapeutic management. This book shows that the technique enables critical care physicians to detect therapeutically relevant signs easily and quickly.
Ultrasound is used frequently as the modality of choice for vascular imaging. It's unique ability to demonstrate blood flow make it particularly effective. This title reviews the US applications in the imaging of the heart, kidneys, and liver. It covers imaging of US for imaging of the carotid artery and in deep vein thrombosis.
Intends to take students from the basics of imaging and positioning to advanced clinical tips on instrumentation and report making. This book covers ankle problems, malpractice, laboratory accreditation, and ergonomics. It includes over 800 black-and-white images and 48 full-color images.
Covers the essential aspects of sonography physics and technology. This book helps to prepare for the challenges of practice with an understanding of how diagnostic sonography works, including Doppler, artifacts, safety, quality assurance, the technology, and more.
Ultrasound continues to be one of the most important diagnostic tools in medicine and is used by a wide range of healthcare professionals across many applications. This book provides a practical, clinically relevant guide for the practitioners working in the field of abdominal ultrasound.
Provides over 100 teaching cases that cover the gamut of clinical challenges faced by perioperative echocardiographers, including disorders of the aorta, left ventricle, and right ventricle, valvular heart disease, congenital heart lesions, catheter and device placement, and unsuspected masses and thrombi.
The use of ultrasound in emergency medicine is helpful in answering specific, time-critical questions, such as the presence of an abdominal aortic aneurysm, or of blood in the abdomen after trauma. This book is suitable for specialists and trainees in emergency medicine, surgery and intensive care.
Written for health practitioners and students new to medical ultrasound, this book provides various basic physics and technological knowledge they need in order to practise ultrasound, including safety aspects of ultrasound, quality assurance and the techniques and developments.
Provides an introduction to and a review of the essential science and signal processing principles of diagnostic ultrasound. This book gives overviews on the major aspects of diagnostic ultrasound such as absorption in tissues, acoustical and electrical measurements, bioeffects and ultrasound safety, digital imaging systems, and others.
Breast sonography is commonly used to evaluate mammographic and palpable abnormalities. Sonography also plays a role in screening for breast cancer and in evaluating the extent of disease in the breast and the regional lymph nodes. This title reviews the use of ultrasound to perform biopsies, guide catheters, and deliver radiation therapy.