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Diagnostic Imaging.
Title:
Diagnostic Imaging.
Author:
Armstrong, Peter.
ISBN:
9781444391237
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Edition:
6th ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (485 pages)
Contents:
DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING, SIXTH EDITION -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- 1: Technical Considerations -- 2: Chest -- 3: Plain Abdomen -- 4: Gastrointestinal Tract -- 5: Hepatobiliary System, Spleen and Pancreas -- 6: Urinary Tract -- 7: Female Genital Tract -- 8: Peritoneal Cavity and Retroperitoneum -- 9: Bones -- 10: Joints -- 11: Spine -- 12: Skeletal Trauma -- 13: Skull and Brain -- 14: Sinuses, Orbits and Neck -- 15: Vascular and Interventional Radiology -- Appendix: CT Anatomy of Abdomen -- Index.
Abstract:
As the ideal introductory textbook for medical students, junior doctors, trainee radiologists, and practising clinicians, this new edition of Diagnostic Imaging explains the principles of interpretation of all forms of imaging, offering a balanced account of all the modalities available, explaining each technique and when to use it. Organised by body system and covering all anatomical regions, Armstrong, Wastie and Rockall:explain how to interpret imagesprovide guidelines for interpreting imagesdiscuss common diseases and the signs that can be seen using each imaging modalityillustrate clinical problems with normal and abnormal imagesassist diagnosis by covering normal images as well as those for specific disordersshow all imaging modalities used in a clinical context The authors cover use of plain film, ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, radionuclide imaging and interventional radiology, with high quality illustrations and images. What's new for the 6th edition?Additional new sections and expanded sections, following reviewer feedbackUpdated throughout to ensure recommendations and illustrations reflect modern ultrasound CT, MRI, and nuclear medicine (including PET) practiceKey points and bullet points to aid learning.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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