Medical imaging Books
Thieme Publishing Group The Chest X-Ray
Book SynopsisThe conventional chest x-ray remains the first line in the diagnostic imaging of thoracic disease. In the new edition of this classic, you will get the essential help you need to make preliminary diagnoses of a vast range of pulmonary, cardiovascular, and other thoracic conditions. The differential diagnostic information is provided in extensive tables, organized by classes of findings, and illustrated by hundreds of brilliant radiographs and, where helpful, schematic diagrams. Professionals value the systematic structure of the information in the Burgener series, which aids in making diagnoses confidently and cost-effectively.Trade ReviewThe authors have very successfully produced a concise, focused, and well-organized book. The authors have been most successful at compressing a great deal of fundamental chest radiology into a small space. This approach allows a condensed presentation very useful to residents preparing for board examinations or anyone seeking to refresh his or her knowledge.--Clinical ImagingTable of Contents1 Cardiac Enlargement 2 Mediastinal or Hilar Enlargement 3 Pleural and Diaphragm 4 Intrathoracic Calcifications 5 Alveolar Infiltrates and Atelectasis 6 Interstitial Lung Disease 7 Pulmonary Edema and Symmetrical Bilateral Infiltrates 8 Pulmonary Nodules and Mass Lesions 9 Pulmonary Cavitary and Cystic Lesions 10 Hyperlucent Lung
£40.38
Thieme Publishing Group Normal Findings in CT and MRI, A1, print
Book SynopsisThe key for any beginning radiologist who wishes to recognize pathological findings is to first acquire an ability to distinguish them from normal ones. This outstanding guide gives beginning radiologists the tools they need to systematically approach and recognize normal MR and CT images. Highlights include: Reference-quality images from the author's own teaching files show all standard normal findings as seen in CT and MRI Checklists in each section offer the reader a systematic way to approach the images Thorough guidelines to help beginning radiologists dictate their reports Lists of standard measurements and tips for ruling out pathology Trade ReviewThe descriptive interpretation and the checklist can be especially valuable for radiologists in training because it helps them to systematically evaluate and describe normal CT and MR findings...will help everyone differentiate normal from pathological findings.' --European RadiologyTable of ContentsComputer Tomography CT: Head and Neck CT: Chest CT: Abdomen CT: Spinal Column Magnetic Resonance Imaging MRI: Head and Neck MRI: Chest MRI: Abdomen MRI: Spinal Column MRI: Joints MRI: Special Investigations
£20.39
Thieme Publishing Group Normal Findings in Radiography
Book SynopsisThe method of making findings and the systematic method of interpreting images are still relevant today. This book deals with a subject that is seemingly trivial: normal findings in radiology. However, the normal is also the frequent, but not always the simple. Every radiologist has experienced difficulties in the systematics of imaging and with phrasing the diagnosis. This book is intended to answer three questions: How should the diagnosis be phrased? Which general scheme can I use to evaluate an image; how can I check for the degree of normality? Which data allow me to evidence normality, and what measurements should be taken? In spite of the introduction of digital X-ray imaging, the interpretation of conventional X-rays has not basically changed during the past ten years, which is evidenced by the development of this book. Since its first publication in 1987, it has gone through several unchanged reprints. In the 2nd German edition the text has hardly been changed; however, several new images have been added. The method of making findings and the systematic method of interpreting images are still relevant today. Consequently, the strict and systematic organization of the book was left unchanged. The new layout leads to a clearer accessibility of the material for the reader.Table of ContentsThe Skull The Spine The Upper Extremity The Lower Extremity Stress Radiographs Other Plain Films Spot Film Radiography Conventional Tomography Contrast Examinations of the Gastrointestinal Tract Intravenous Contrast Studies Arthrography Arteriography Venography Special Examinations
£20.39
Thieme Publishing Group Teaching Manual of Color Duplex Sonography
Book SynopsisThe Third Edition of this up-to-date and user friendly workbook helps medical students, sonographers, residents, and radiologists gain a fundamental grasp of the application of color duplex ultrasound by reviewing normal findings, important pathologic conditions, scanning techniques, and the role and importance of color duplex ultrasound in detecting and assessing various disease states. Topics include: Basic physical and technical principles Innovative techniques and ultrasound contrast agents (e.g., power Doppler, SieScape imaging, clarify vascular enhancement, tissue Doppler, precision upsampling, arterial stiffness, eTracking) Vascular surgery: peripheral arterial occlusive disease, venous insufficiency and thrombosis, AV fistulae, and aneurysms Endocrinology: thyroid gland Internal medicine: abdominal organs, lymph nodes, TIPSS Nephrology: kidneys and renal allografts Neurology: intra- and extracranial cerebral arteries Cardiology: B- and M-mode imaging, cardiac anomalies, wall motion analysis Urology: testicular torsion, tumors, erectile dysfunction Obstetrics and gynecology: tumors, anomalies, fetal perfusion defects Teaching Manual of Color Duplex Sonography is well known for its highly educational approach and user-friendly features which include: Over 500 excellent illustrations -- ideal for visually oriented learners Diagrams that illustrate the correct way to handle the transducer and position the scan plane Self-test question & answers Tips, tricks, and common pitfalls Checklists and tables of normal values on sturdy pocket-sized cards for hospital and office use
£52.72
Thieme Publishing Group Burghardt's Primary Care Colposcopy: Textbook and
Book SynopsisCompact, visually instructive, practice-oriented guide to colposcopy – revised and updated edition Like the successful first edition, the great strength of this completely revised and updated second edition of Burghardt's Primary Care Colposcopy is its oversized, high-quality color colposcopic photographs. Novice and experienced examining practitioners will appreciate the utility of these diagnostic quality images in making confident assessments regarding the appearance of the cervix as seen in colposcopy. All requisite information for the successful implementation of this standard gynecologic procedure - histopathologic processes, fundamentals of colposcopic technique and examination, equipment, terminology, documentation, and standard guidelines - is encompassed in this concise and practical textbook and atlas. Augmentations and highlights of the second revised and updated edition: More than 350 oversized, high-quality color colposcopic photographs and technical illustrations - 20% of which are new to the second edition Updated information on the central role of the human papillomavirus (HPV) in cervical cancer and the development of preventative HPV vaccines Essential new chapters on colposcopy of the vulva, vagina, and perianal region and the common etiology of lesions at these sites Cohesive concept, organization and presentation - produced and authored by a working team of three experts with decades of experience in gynecology and histopathology Current international guidelines and updated nomenclature formulated by the International Federation for Cervical Pathology and Colposcopy (IFCPC) with the International Society for the Study of Vulvar Disease (ISSVD) and the 2014 WHO Classification of Tumors of Female Reproductive Organs Primary care practitioners, nurse practitioners, residents/fellows-in-training in gynecologic oncology progrTable of Contents1 Human Papillomaviruses and Cervical Cancer 2 Role of Colposcopy 3 The Colposcope and the Colposcopic Examination 4 Teaching and Training Colposcopy 5 Colposcopic Terminology 6 Colposcopic Findings 7 Colposcopy in Pregnancy 8 Colposcopy of the Vulva 9 Colposcopy of the Vagina 10 Colposcopy of the Perianal Region
£68.88
Thieme Publishing Group Pocket Atlas of Dental Radiology
Book SynopsisIn this age of highly specialized medical imaging, an examination of the teeth and alveolar bone is almost unthinkable without the use of radiographs. This highly informative and easy-to-read book with a collection of 798 radiographs, tables, and photos provides a myriad of problem-solving tips concerning the fundamentals of radiographic techniques, quality assurance, image processing, radiographic anatomy, and radiographic diagnosis. Information is easy to find, enabling the reader to literally get a grasp of essential new knowledge in next to no time. The dental practice team now has a pocket "consultant" at its fingertips, providing practical ways to incorporate new techniques into daily practice. A fine-tuned didactic concept:Each topical concept is printed compactly on a double-page spreadOn the left: concise and highly instructive textOn the right: informative, high-quality illustrations Main topics include: Examination strategies, radiation protection, quality assurance Conventional and digital radiographic techniques Radiographic anatomy: The problems of object localization and how to solve them Recent research with conventional radiography, CT, MRI, etc. Normal variations and pathologic conditions as viewed with the various imaging techniques A concise and up-to-date presentation of modern dental radiology Table of ContentsRadiographic Technique, Radiographic Anatomy, Image Processing Panoramic Radiography Intraoral Dental Radiographs Conventional Skull Films and Radiographic Anatomy Computed Tomography, Radiographic Anatomy Magnetic Resonance Imaging Determining the Location of Dystopic Teeth and Individual Tooth Roots Depiction of Sialoliths Radiographic Film, Conventional Processing, and Processing Errors Radiography Using Digital Systems Radiographic Pathology Dysmorphias and Regressive Alterations Calcifications, Concrements, Ossification Radiographic Diagnosis of Dental Caries Radiographic Diagnosis of Periodontal Pathology and Inflammation within the Jaws Diseases of the Maxillary Sinuses of Dentogenic and Rhinogenic Origin Temporomandibular Joint Disorders Jaw Cysts Odontogenic Tumors, Hamartoma, Dysplasias Nonodontogenic Tumors and Tumor-Like Lesions Traumatology of the Teeth and Jaws Foreign Bodies and Forensic Significance of Radiographics Further Reading and Medical Historical Literature
£40.38
Thieme Publishing Group Neurosonology and Neuroimaging of Stroke: A
Book SynopsisHIGHLY COMMENDED by the BMA Medical Book Awards for Neurology! Neurosonology and Neuroimaging of Stroke: A Comprehensive Reference Neurosonology is a first-line modality in the diagnosis and management of cerebrovascular disease and especially of stroke. In this new edition of Neurosonology and Neuroimaging of Stroke, this noninvasive, realtime imaging method has been given expanded coverage, particularly for its clinical utility. As in the first edition, the new edition offers both a clear overview of the principles of neurosonology and a casebook exploring critical cerebrovascular problems. Ultrasound anatomy, technical aspects of clinical application, and the advantages and limitations of ultrasound are reviewed and contrasted to conventional, magnetic resonance, and computed tomography angiography. Forty-five selected cases from the authors' extensive collections at Charite - Universitatsmedizin Berlin and the Center of Neurology in Bad Segeberg, Germany, are then discussed. The patient histories and working diagnoses are followed by detailed assessments of the extra- and intracranial color-coded duplex sonographic findings and additional diagnostic procedures. The relevant clinical aspects are presented in a compact, comprehensible way, and for the majority of the cases videos are available in the Thieme MediaCenter, providing further in-depth understanding of the full potential of the method. Features: Complete extra- and intracranial arterial and venous ultrasound examination New techniques: ultrasound fusion imaging, ultrafast ultrasound, contrast application More than 1,300 high-quality illustrations, including full-color duplex images Fifteen newly selected cases on conditions such as subarachnoid hemorrhage and dural fistula, as well as rare stroke causes including sickle cell disease and reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndro Table of ContentsPart A Principles and Rules 1 Flow and Ultrasound Basics 2 Vascular Anatomy and Structure of Ultrasound Examination 3 Intracranial Hemodynamics and Functional Tests 4 Pathogenesis of Stroke 5 Vascular Pathology 6 Angiographic Techniques in Neuroradiology Part B Case Histories Case 1 Right Extracranial Internal Carotid Artery Stenosis Case 2 Free-floating Thrombus of the Left Internal Carotid Artery Case 3 Left Common Carotid Artery Occlusion Case 4 Left Temporal Arteriovenous Malformation Case 5 Left M1 Middle Cerebral Artery Stenosis Case 6 Left P2 Posterior Cerebral Artery Stenosis Case 7 Cerebral Circulatory Arrest Case 8 Basilar Artery Occlusion in Bilateral Intracranial V4 Vertebral Artery Stenosis Case 9 Moyamoya Disease Case 10 Thrombolysis of M1 Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion Case 11 Secondary Occlusion in Left-sided Extracranial Internal Carotid Artery Dissection Case 12 Extracranial Bilateral Internal Carotid Artery and Right Vertebral Artery Occlusion, and Left Vertebral Artery Stenosis Case 13 Right Internal Carotid Artery Stenosis in Fibromuscular Dysplasia and Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (formerly Wegener's Granulomatosis) Case 14 Isolated Left Carotid Siphon Stenosis Case 15 Near-occlusion of the Right and High-grade Stenosis of the Left Extracranial Internal Carotid Artery Case 16 Giant Cell Arteritis with Bilateral Intracranial V4 Vertebral Artery Stenosis Case 17 Ascending Left Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion in an HIV-positive Patient Case 18 Traumatic Bilateral Internal Carotid Artery Dissection with Right-sided Embolic Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion Case 19 Bilateral Extracranial Vertebral Artery Dissection with Distal Occlusion of the Right Vertebral Artery Case 20 Right Internal Carotid Artery Dissection with Fast Recanalization Case 21 Mid-basilar Artery Occlusion Due to Intracranial Dissection Case 22 Right Mid-part M1 Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion with Prominent Early Temporal Branch and Patent Foramen Ovale Case 23 Takayasu's Arteritis with Right-sided Subclavian Steal Case 24 Dissection of the Right Extracranial Internal Carotid Artery and Left M1 Middle Cerebral Artery Case 25 Progressive Right M1 Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion Treated with Extracranial–Intracranial Bypass Surgery Case 26 Extracranial Left Vertebral Artery Dissecting Aneurysm following Basilar Artery Stenting Case 27 Diffuse Cerebral Angiomatosis Case 28 Subclavian Steal in Left Subclavian Artery and Right Internal Carotid Artery Occlusion Leading to Extracranial–Intracranial Bypass Surgery Case 29 Cerebral Venous Thrombosis Case 30 Multilocular Extra- and Intracranial Stenoses and Occlusions Case 31 Dissection of the Left Internal Carotid Artery C6 Segment Case 32 Right Temporal Hemorrhage in Pial Arteriovenous Malformation Case 33 Subarachnoid Hemorrhage after Rupture of Left Supraophthalmic Internal Carotid Artery Aneurysm Case 34 Right-sided Occipital Dural Arteriovenous Fistula Case 35 Left Distal Vertebral Artery Occlusion and Right Vertebral Artery Hypoplasia with Retrograde Basilar Artery Flow Case 36 Postpartum Angiopathy (Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome) Case 37 Left Anterior Choroidal Artery Infarction in Left Supraophthalmic Internal Carotid Artery Occlusion Case 38 Left-sided Amaurosis in Left Central Retinal Artery Occlusion Case 39 Combined Chronic Right-sided Extracranial Internal Carotid Artery and Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion Case 40 Left Internal Carotid Artery Occlusion and Ipsilateral Arteriovenous Malformation in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Case 41 Right Internal Carotid Artery as the Remaining Patent Brain-supplying Artery Case 42 Left Internal Carotid Artery Aplasia as an Incidental Diagnosis in Optic Neuritis in Lupus Erythematosus Case 43 Sickle Cell Disease Case 44 Transient Global Amnesia with Left Hippocampal Diffusion-weighted Lesion and Asymptomatic Right Middle Cerebral Artery Infarction in High-grade Right M1 Stenosis Case 45 Bilateral Proximal Vertebral Artery Stenosis and Bilateral Middle Cerebral Artery Aneurysm
£166.25
Thieme Publishing Group Endoscopic Ultrasound: An Introductory Manual and
Book SynopsisEndoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is now considered one of the most essential and cost-effective techniques in the assessment of a wide range of gastrointestinal diseases. A remarkably versatile, minimally invasive procedure, it also calls for a high level of anatomic knowledge and technical prowess. This revised and updated lavishly illustrated volume -- a textbook and atlas in one -- offers medical professionals the most comprehensive overview of EUS available, as well as a wealth of valuable insights from leaders in the field. Features: More than 1000 high-quality images Logical, easy-to-use structure, including the requisite anatomy and pathology Strategies for selecting patients and procedures, including hygiene requirements, informed consent, patient positioning and monitoring, and more Precise clinical descriptions and valuable tips and techniques for diagnosis and treatment Guidance on the successful handling of needling and catheters Insightful discussions of the uses and limitations of evolving techniques Chapters on contrast-enhanced EUS techniques and SonoElastography, new chapters on "Hot Spots of Interventional EUS" and Portal Hypertension Accompanying DVD with over 60 video sequences and 30 still images on selected topics Written for specialists and trainees in gastroenterology, pneumology, and surgery, Endoscopic Ultrasound is essential reading for anyone wishing to explore and exploit the potential of state-of-the-art EUS.Table of ContentsI Techniques 1 Basics of Radial Endoscopic Ultrasound 2 Longitudinal EUS Anatomy 3 EUS meets VOXEL-MAN: a Software-Based Training System for Longitudinal EUS 4 Miniprobes 5 Intraductal Ultrasound 6 Radial EUS, Linear EUS, or Ultrasound Miniprobe: Which Is the Most Suitable Device in Gastrointestinal EUS? 7 Ultrasound Contrast Agents and Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasonography 8 Sonoelastography: a New Ultrasound Modality for Assessing Tissue Elasticity II Diagnostic Imaging and Interventions 9 EUS-Guided Biopsy: Equipment and Technique 10 EUS-Guided Biopsy—Indications, Problems, Pitfalls, Troubleshooting, Clinical Impact 11 Tips and Tricks for Fine-Needle Puncture 12 Complications of Endoscopic Ultrasound: Risk Assessment and Prevention III Gastrointestinal Tract 13 Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum 14 Endoscopic Ultrasound in Subepithelial Tumors of the Gastrointestinal Tract 15 Endosonographic Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Gastrointestinal Lymphoma 16 Endoscopic Ultrasound in Chronic Pancreatitis 17 Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma: the Role of Endoscopic Ultrasonography 18 Benign and Malignant (Cystic) Tumors of the Pancreas 19 Pancreatic Interventions 20 Endosonography of the Hepatobiliary System 21 Endoscopic Ultrasound Imaging of the Adrenals 22 Contrast-Enhanced EUS 23 Incidental Findings in the Surrounding Organs (Miscellaneous) 24 Endoanal and Endorectal Sonography 25 Three-Dimensional Endorectal Ultrasound and Rectal Cancer 26 Endoscopic Ultrasound of the Colon IV Lung and Mediastinum 27 Mediastinum from the Esophagus 28 Endobronchial Ultrasound with Miniprobe Radial Scanning 29 Endobronchial Ultrasound V Additional Applications 30 EUS-Guided Neurolysis of the Celiac Plexus 31 EUS-Guided Biliary Drainage 32 Laparoscopic Ultrasound Scanning 33 Hot Topics in Interventional EUS 34 Portal Hypertension and Endoscopic Ultrasound
£137.75
Thieme Publishing Group Spinal Imaging: Direct Diagnosis in Radiology
Book SynopsisDx-Direct is a series of eleven Thieme books covering the main subspecialties in radiology. It includes all the cases you are most likely to see in your typical working day as a radiologist. For each condition or disease you will find the information you need -- with just the right level of detail. Whether you are a resident or a trainee, preparing for board examinations or just looking for a superbly organized reference: Dx-Direct is the high-yield choice for you! The series covers the full spectrum of radiology subspecialties including: Brain Gastrointestinal Cardiac Breast Urogenital Vascular Spinal Head and Neck Musculoskeletal Pediatric Thoracic Dx-Direct gets to the point: Definitions, Epidemiology, Etiology, and Imaging Signs Typical Presentation, Treatment Options, Course and Prognosis Differential Diagnosis, Tips and Pitfalls, and key References ... all combined with high-quality diagnostic images.Trade ReviewAllow[s] a quick visual review of common diagnoses in a volume that easily fits into one's lab coat.--American Journal of NeuroradiologyTable of Contents1 Congenital Malformations 2 Trauma 3 Degenerative Disorders 4 Inflammatory Disorders 5 Tumors 6 Vascular Disorders 7 Postoperative Disorders 8 Metabolic Disorders
£48.45
Thieme Publishing Group The Chest X-Ray: A Systematic Teaching Atlas
Book SynopsisFor whom is this book designed? For all students and physicians in training who want to learn more about the systematic interpretation of conventional chest radiographs, and for anyone who wants to learn how to insert chest tubes and central venous catheters. What does this book offer? Detailed diagrams on topographical anatomy, with numerical labels for self-review. Coverage includes even relatively complex findings in trauma victims and ICU patients. Detailed, step-by-step instructions on the placement of CVCs and chest tubes. Simple aids and tricks, such as the "silhouette sign," are helpful in image interpretation. Images to illustrate all common abnormalities (systematically arranged according to morphological patterns). Trade ReviewHigh quality images and easy-to-read bold print..a very easy-to-understand table of contents, subject index, reference page, and a small section on radiation. ..Recommend[ed]...for medical students and physicians.--Radiologic Technology "Logical and concise...high quality images...certainly fulfills a role in training the beginner to interpret and constructively think... an easy to read format, detailed charts and diagrams, and self-assessment diagrams."--Doody's Book Reviews
£24.89
Thieme Publishing Group Thoracic Imaging
Book SynopsisPraise for this series: "Allow[s] a quick visual review of common diagnoses in a volume that easily fits into one's lab coat." --American Journal of Neuroradiology "This Atlas should be in the library of the Departments of Rediology to be consulted not only by the radiologist resident but definitely also by the junior orthopedists, and obviously by more senior members of the radiological staff." --Clinical Imaging May 2011, Antonio F. Govoni, MD Dx-Direct is a series of eleven Thieme books covering the main subspecialties in radiology. It includes all the cases you are most likely to see in your typical working day as a radiologist. For each condition or disease you will find the information you need -- with just the right level of detail. Dx-Direct gets to the point: Definitions, Epidemiology, Etiology, and Imaging Signs Typical Presentation, Treatment Options, Course and Prognosis Differential Diagnosis, Tips and Pitfalls, and Key References ...all combined with high-quality diagnostic images. Whether you are a resident or a trainee, preparing for board examinations or just looking for a superbly organized reference: Dx-Direct is the high-yield choice for you! The series covers the full spectrum of radiology subspecialties including: Brain - Gastrointestinal - Cardiac - Breast - Urogenital - Spinal - Head and Neck - Musculoskeletal - Pediatric - Thoracic - Vascular.Trade ReviewHighly portable...presented in bulleted form to aid the reader in quickly asiimilating information. Images are generally plentiful, high quality, and sufficient in size. Differential diagnoses are succinct and appropriate...the format is highly efficient...highly recommend[ed].--Journal of Thoracic ImagingTable of Contents1 Congenital Disorders 2 Disorders of the Airways 3 Occupational Diseases 4 Infections 5 Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonia 6 Collagen Diseases and Vasculitis 7 Immune Disorders and Disorders of Uncertain Etiology 8 Bronchopulmonary Neoplasms 9 Disorders of the Pulmonary Circulatory System 10 Mediastinal Disorders 11 Chest Wall and Pleura 12 Chest Trauma 13 Sequelae of Therapy
£48.45
Thieme Publishing Group Musculoskeletal Imaging: Direct Diagnosis in
Book SynopsisDx-Direct is a series of eleven Thieme books covering the main subspecialties in radiology. It includes all the cases you are most likely to see in your typical working day as a radiologist. For each condition or disease you will find the information you need -- with just the right level of detail. Dx-Direct gets to the point: Definitions, Epidemiology, Etiology, and Imaging Signs Typical Presentation, Treatment Options, Course and Prognosis Differential Diagnosis, Tips and Pitfalls, and Key References ...all combined with high-quality diagnostic images. Whether you are a resident or a trainee, preparing for board examinations or just looking for a superbly organized reference: Dx-Direct is the high-yield choice for you! The series covers the full spectrum of radiology subspecialties including: Brain Gastrointestinal Cardiac Breast Urogenital Spinal, Head and Neck Musculoskeletal Pediatric Thoracic Vascular Trade ReviewAllow[s] a quick visual review of common diagnoses in a volume that easily fits into one's lab coat.--American Journal of NeuroradiologyA well-organized reference text...high-yield information...well organized and easily navigated...Many illustrations are also included...which are also of high quality and instructive for learning purposes...a useful, well/written quick reference text...Image quality is superb throughout...most useful.--Academic RadiologyTable of Contents1 Tumors 2 Inflammatory Diseases 3 Degenerative Disease 4 Metabolic Disorders 5 Developmental Disorders 6 Osteonecrosis 7 Intra-articular Lesions 8 Ligament and Tendon Injuries 9 Fractures and Dislocations
£48.45
Thieme Publishing Group Atlas of Sectional Anatomy: The Musculoskeletal
Book SynopsisA handy, full-color resource for interpreting musculoskeletal MRI scans with confidence This superbly illustrated atlas provides a comprehensive presentation of the normal sectional anatomy of the musculoskeletal system to aid in the diagnosis of diseases affecting the joints, soft tissues, bones, and bone marrow. A precise, full-color drawing accompanies each high-quality sectional image, helping the reader to gain a solid understanding of the topographic anatomy and to differentiate between normal and pathologic conditions. Following examples of whole-body imaging, the atlas offers complete representations of the spinal column and the upper and lower extremities. The contiguous images of the extremities in transverse sections facilitate the identification of structures extending beyond the joints. Key features: Top-quality MRI scans, including whole-body views, produced with the most current, high-performance equipment Full-color illustrations drawn by the authors for optimal precision and accuracy Easy identification of anatomic structures through a uniform color code in the drawings Contiguous cross-sectional anatomy of the extremities Information on the location and direction of each slice for rapid orientation Atlas of Sectional Anatomy: The Musculoskeletal System is an invaluable reference for the daily practice of radiologists, radiology residents, and radiologic technologists.Trade ReviewA superbly illustrated, comprehensive presentation of the normal sectional anatomy of the muskuloskeletal (MSK) system...[a] highly detailed atlas...a precise, full-color drawing accompanies each high-quality sectional image...useful...The color illustrations with correlative MR images are neatly organized and not cluttered at all...Key anatomic landmarks identified on the side of each page with a small body part figure with a red line in section representing which plane is being imaged...an excellent anatomic atlas with informative detail and high-quality illustrations and imaging...a handy reference.--Academic RadiologyThis atlas for radiologists, radiology residents, and technologists presents about 800 illustrations of the normal sectional anatomy of the musculoskeletal system to aid in the diagnosis of diseases affecting the joints, soft tissues, bones and bone marrow. -- booknews.comThis atlas should be in the library of Departments of Radiology to be consulted not only by the radiologist resident but definitely also by the junior orthopedist, and obviously by the more senior members of the radiological staff Clinical Imaging May 2011This superbly illustrated atlas provides a comprehensive presentation of the normal sectional anatomy of the musculoskeletal system to aid in the diagnosis of dieses.Neuroradiology JournalTable of ContentsWhole body Temporomandibular joint Spine Upper extremity Lower extremity
£129.67
Thieme Publishing Group Cardiac Imaging: A Multimodality Approach
Book SynopsisAn excellent atlas on modern diagnostic imaging of the heart Written by an interdisciplinary team of experts, Cardiac Imaging: A Multimodality Approach features an in-depth introduction to all current imaging modalities for the diagnostic assessment of the heart as well as a clinical overview of cardiac diseases and main indications for cardiac imaging. With a particular emphasis on CT and MRI, the first part of the atlas also covers conventional radiography, echocardiography, angiography and nuclear medicine imaging. Leading specialists demonstrate the latest advances in the field, and compare the strengths and weaknesses of each modality. The book's second part features clinical chapters on heart defects, endocarditis, coronary heart disease, cardiomyopathies, myocarditis, cardiac tumors, pericardial diseases, pulmonary vascular diseases, and diseases of the thoracic aorta. The authors address anatomy, pathophysiology, and clinical features, and evaluate the various diagnostic options. Key features: Highly regarded experts in cardiology and radiology offer image-based teaching of the latest techniques Readers learn how to decide which modality to use for which indication Visually highlighted tables and essential points allow for easy navigation through the text More than 600 outstanding images show up-to-date technology and current imaging protocols Cardiac Imaging: A Multimodality Approach is a must-have desk reference for cardiologists and radiologists in practice, as well as a study guide for residents in both fields. It will also appeal to cardiac surgeons, general practitioners, and medical physicists with a special interest in imaging of the heart.Trade ReviewAn excellent collection of information of all cardiac imaging modalities...all chapters are very well illustrated with photographs (with color and without), diagrams, tables, and with all the essentials points with bullets...a well-written textbook [of] wonderful quality...It is a good first textbook for physicians interested in the multimodality approach of cardiac imaging today...recommend[ed].--Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging It should serve as a ready reference in the reading rooms, both in academic and private practice settings.Clinical Imaging May 2011 Written by an interdisciplinary team of experts...a good, comprehensive introduction along with suggestions as to further reading according to individual preferences and experiences...Throughout all the chapters there are lavish high quality images - more than 600 - along with many illustrations complementing the text. The text is also generously interspersed with key facts for quick revision and learning...should be considered a valuable desktop companion to radiologists, cardiologists, and technologists involved in multimodality cardiac imaging.--RAD MagazineOverall the layout and presentation of the book is excellent and is pleasing to the eye...The book has a light, modern feel to is with an excellent use of tables...One of the highlights of the book is the use of 'essential points' boxes to stress key areas...The authors are to be commended on their use of high quality images as well as the book being well written and easy to follow...The concept of the book and the design strcutrue are excellent.--Cardiology NewsA comprehensive review of cardiac imaging...succinct, yet rich in detail...well laid-out figures and tables that are easy to read...well-labeled illustrations...very useful...especially well written, and the examples shown are excellent...a concise yet comprehensive review.--Journal of Cardiovascular Computed TomographyTable of ContentsI Imaging Modalities 1 Conventional Radiography 2 Echocardiography 3 Angiography 4 Nuclear Medicine Imaging 5 Computed Tomography 6 Magnetic Resonance Imaging II Imaging of Specific Cardiac Diseases 7 Heart Defects and Endocarditis 8 Coronary Heart Disease 9 Cardiomyopathies and Myocarditis 10 Cardiac Tumors 11 Diseases of the Pericardium 12 Diseases of the Great Pulmonary Vessels 13 Diseases of the Thoracic Aorta
£142.02
Thieme Publishing Group Pediatric Imaging Essentials: Radiography,
Book SynopsisFor all radiologists diagnosing infants and children, knowledge of best practices in pediatric imaging is essential to safely obtaining high-quality images and achieving accurate diagnoses. This practical text covers current guidelines and key topics in the field, including choice of modality, equipment and dosages, child-specific diseases, typical imaging findings, differential diagnostic aspects, and safety factors. This book is invaluable for all clinicians and radiologists who diagnose and manage this sensitive population. Special Features: Explores the use of all standard imaging modalities in children as compared to adults, especially with regard to ultrasound, CT, and MRI Supplies more than 600 high-quality images to help in interpreting findings, including imaging of suspected child abuse Shows how to adapt examination protocols and equipment requirements for the specialized needs of pediatric patients Describes important safety protection measures in children utilizing the ALARA principle of radiation exposure (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) Summarizes a wide array of pediatric diseases and disorders in a concise, checklist format, including clinical features, imaging findings, differential diagnosis, associated syndromes, and treatment recommendations Includes lists of indications, summary tables, imaging protocols, case studies, and quiz questions to test your knowledge This book provides a fundamental understanding of imaging in infants and children and is an ideal, practice-oriented reference for residents, fellows in pediatric radiology, and general radiologists. It is also written for pediatricians, pediatric surgeons, and other interested doctors and specialists who want to know more about imaging specifics in the pediatric age group.Table of Contents1 Special Imaging Issues in Children 2 Imaging of the Pediatric Chest 3 Imaging of the Pediatric Gastrointestinal Tract 4 Imaging of the Pediatric Central Nervous System and Spine 5 Pediatric Uroradiology 6 Imaging of Pediatric Trauma 7 The Pediatric Musculoskeletal System 8 Pediatric Oncoradiology 9 Syndromes, Metabolic Disorders, and Other Characteristics Features in Children
£81.22
Thieme Publishing Group Interventional Stroke Therapy
Book SynopsisInterventional Stroke Therapy Invaluable for all members of the stroke team, this expertly written book compiles the full range of diagnostic and interventional therapeutic techniques for acute stroke now in use in modern clinical settings throughout the world. From advanced neuroimaging studies to state-of-the art endovascular therapies, it covers the materials, instruments, devices, procedures, and strategies that lead to optimal results, and most benefit the patient, during this time-critical event. Special Features: An interdisciplinary approach Provides detailed "how-to" descriptions of all endovascular stroke treatment techniques, periprocedural monitoring, and instrumentation, with a focus on implementing these methods in everyday practice Logically organized in didactically structured chapters on diagnosis and treatment, with sections on acute ischemic stroke, acute venous occlusions, and supra-aortic extra- and intracranial stenoses, including their etiology, pathogenesis, symptoms, imaging studies, and recommended therapies for each condition Written by a team of renowned international specialists, who provide advice, recommendations, and practical guidelines in every chapter Discusses and critically rates the stents, retrievers, filters, and balloon systems in use today Includes nearly 300 key images taken with the latest generation of imaging equipment Shares helpful clinical insights in sidebar notes, cautions, tips and advice, possible complications, sources of error, and useful chapter summaries/conclusions For all neuroradiologists, radiologists, neurosurgeons, and neurologists who need concise, clinically relevant information on front-line interventional techniques for stroke treatment and prevention, this book is essential. It reviews all current methods, rates their efficacies, and makes progress toward a uniformity of protocols that canTable of ContentsI Neuroimaging of Stroke 1 Internal Carotid Artery Occlusion 2 Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion 3 Vertebrobasilar Occlusion 4 Dissections 5 Cerebral Venous and Sinus Thrombosis Neuroimaging of Stroke: Summary and Recommendations (Chapters 1-5) II Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke 6 Thrombolysis 7 Mechanical Recanalization Materials 8 Treatment Concepts and Results Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke: Summary and Recommendations (Chapters 6-8) III Treatment of Acute Cerebral Venous Occlusions 9 Treatment of Acute Cerebral Venous Occlusions Treatment of Acute Cerebral Venous Occlusions: Summary and Recommendations (Chapter 9) IV Treatment of Supra-aortic Extra- and Intracranial Stenoses 10 Equipment: Stents, Filters, and Balloon Systems 11 Extracranial Carotid Stenoses 12 Intracranial Stenoses 13 Subclavian Steal Syndrome 14 Proximal Vertebral Artery Stenosis 15 Proximal Stenosis of Supra-aortic Vessels Treatment of Supra-aortic Extra- and Intracranial Stenoses: Summary and Recommendations (Chapters 10-15)
£117.80
Thieme Publishing Group MR Neuroimaging: Brain, Spine, Peripheral Nerves
Book Synopsis100% pure MR imaging of the CNS...comprehensive, up to date, essential The imaging quality achievable in MR imaging today was inconceivable just a few years ago. No other subdiscipline has evolved so swiftly while placing ever-greater emphasis on fast and accurate results. This book is intended as an indispensable tool at the workplace, as reference for image interpretation, and even for fast orientation during the examination. Adjunct information is provided that fosters the dialogue with referring physicians: for most diseases and conditions there are summaries of epidemiology, clinical findings, pathogenesis and pathophysiology, as well as basic therapy concepts. Special features: A fast-reference guide, even in tricky cases-differential diagnosis made easy, with high clinical relevance Tips for organizing examinations Reference images for comparison with actual images A reference book for looking up equivocal findings More than 1,300 vivid, high-resolution images from the latest generation of scanners Coverage of peripheral nervous system diseases and MR neurography Answers to questions such as: What technique is best for answering a specific question? What does normal anatomy look like, and what landmarks should be sought? Which differential diagnoses should I consider? What are the optimal equipment settings at my workplace? What therapeutic options does interventional radiology provide? For all radiologists in hospital or office settings, also for neurologists and neurosurgeons.Trade ReviewI must congratulate the editors for successfully creating this gem and hope all readers enjoy it as much as I did. -- RAD Magazine Well-organized, concise, and abundant in high-quality images... -- AJNRM ...recommended as a helpful reference. -- NeuropediatricsTable of ContentsPart I Brain 1 Anatomy 2 Vascular Diseases 3 Brain Tumors 4 Head Trauma 5 Infections 6 Multiple Sclerosis and Related Diseases 7 Metabolic Disorders 8 Degenerative Diseases 9 Malformations and Developmental Abnormalities 10 Hydrocephalus and Intracranial Hypotension Part II Spinal Cord 11 Anatomy 12 Degenerative Spinal and Foraminal Stenoses 13 Trauma 14 Tumors and Tumorlike Masses 15 Vascular Diseases 16 Inflammations, Infections, and Related Diseases 17 Malformations and Developmental Abnormalities Part III Peripheral Nervous System 18 Diseases of the Peripheral Nervous System
£166.25
Thieme Publishing Group Differential Diagnosis in Conventional Radiology
Book SynopsisThe third updated and revised edition of Differential Diagnosis in Conventional Radiology provides essential information to make conventional x-ray an effective tool in diagnosing disorders affecting the bones and joints and the thoracic and abdominal body segments. The book is organized according to classifications of radiologic findings rather than disease, enabling the reader to approach diagnosis in a way that reflects the actual clinical situation. Concise and comprehensive tables outline key information on diagnosis and differential diagnosis. Highlights: The unique organization of chapters based on radiologic findings mirrors the situations encountered in daily clinical practice Easy-to-reference tables classifying findings, diagnosis, and differential diagnosis and providing important clinical data are perfect for an at-a-glance review More than 2000 radiographs and schematic diagrams help to guide the reader toward the most likely diagnoses The third edition of Differential Diagnosis in Conventional Radiology contains an updated and revised section on radiology of the abdomen combined with the complete text from the recently published books Bone and Joint Disorders and The Chest X-Ray by the same authors. An exceptional reference work to have on hand, Differential Diagnosis in Conventional Radiology will benefit radiologists and specialists seeking to improve their skills in diagnostic imaging and will also be of great interest to residents preparing for their specialist examinations.Trade ReviewEach section is richly illustrated with good examples of the abnormality. The authors should be congratulated on amassing such a fine collection of radiographs...an excellent book that is simple to use and has beautiful images. The logical arrangement and the ease with which the tables can be read make this one of the classic radiology books...This is certainly a must-have for any radiology department.--Radiology[This edition is] enrichd by a new, up-to-date, and enlarged section dealing with the radiological imaging of the abdomen...Easy to read...All the chapters are enriched by clear tables...Richly illustrated...Will be of great aid to the junior residents in radiology...Could definitely be used as a refresher course before the board exam.-- Clinical ImagingTable of ContentsBone 1 Osteopenia 2 Osteosclerosis 3 Periosteal Reactions 4 Trauma and Fractures 5 Localized Bone Lesions 6 Joint Diseases 7 Joint and Soft-Tissue Calcification 8 Skull 9 Orbits 10 Nasal Fossa and Paranasal Sinuses 11 Jaws and Teeth 12 Spine and Pelvis 13 Clavicles, Ribs, and Sternum 14 Extremities 15 Hands and Feet Chest 16 Cardiac Enlargement 17 Mediastinal or Hilar Enlargement 18 Pleura and Diaphragm 19 Intrathoracic Calcification 20 Alveolar Infiltrates and Atelectasis 21 Interstitial Lung Disease 22 Pulmonary Edema and Symmetrical Bilateral Infiltrates 23 Pulmonary Nodules and Mass Lesions 24 Pulmonary Cavitary and Cystic Lesions 25 Hyperlucent Lung Abdomen 26 Abnormal Abdominal Gas Patterns and Dilatation and Motility Disorders in the Gastrointestinal Tract 27 Abdominal Calcifications 28 Abnormal Mucosal Pattern in the Gastrointestinal Tract 29 Narrowing in the Gastrointestinal Tract 30 Filling Defects in the Gastrointestinal Tract 31 Ulcers, Diverticula, and Fistulas in the Gastrointestinal Tract 32 Gallbladder and Bile Duct Abnormalities 33 Abnormal Renal Papillae and Calices 34 Filling Defects in the Urinary Tract 35 Urinary Tract Obstruction and Dilatation
£113.52
Thieme Publishing Group Radiology of Chest Diseases
Book SynopsisThis fully revised and expanded third edition covers all aspects of modern thoracic radiology, and includes important new sections on computer tomographic signs, interventional radiology of the thorax and the latest developments in cardiac CT and MRI diagnostics, as well as a new chapter on high resolution/thin section CT patterns. The section on diffuse lung disease has been expanded and many new CT illustrations have been added. The book contains comprehensive information on the role of new technologies, including MDCT, in the evaluation of thoracic disease, the role of PET/PET-CT in the thorax, and the expanding roles of MDCT and MRI in evaluation of the heart.Trade ReviewPraise for the A good introduction to thoracic imaging for medical students as well as beginning residents...includes a rather nice review of anatomy and techniques...the student can use this book as a learning tool and a helpful reference on clinical rotations.--Academic RadiologyTable of Contents1 Examination Technique and Normal Findings 2 Malformations 3 Infection and Inflammatory Disorders 4 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Diseases of the Airways 5 Inhalational Lung Diseases and Pneumoconioses 6 Tumors and Tumor-Like Lesions of the Lung 7 Pulmonary Hypertension and Edema 8 Thoracic Trauma 9 Diseases of the Pleura, Diaphragm, and Chest Wall 10 Radiology of Cardiac Disease 11 Diseases of the Mediastinum 12 High-Resolution/Thin-Section CT Patterns in Pulmonary Disease 13 Radiographic Signs and Differential Diagnosis 14 Thoracic Intervention
£109.72
Springer International Publishing AG Clinical Pearls in Diagnostic Cardiac Computed
Book SynopsisThis book provides a carefully selected compilation of challenging cases representative of the situations and pathologies likely to be encountered when performing cardiovascular imaging using CT. The conditions covered include coronary artery disease, anomalous coronary arteries, congenital heart disease, coronary artery bypass grafts, infectious diseases, structural heart disease, tumors, and aortic pathology. The book also provides insights into various scanning techniques geared towards the pre-procedural use of cardiac CTA in patients undergoing atrial fibrillation ablation, thoracic endovascular aortic repair, or transcatheter aortic valve replacement. In addition, scanning techniques for some of the more difficult cases that a cardiac imager may encounter in practice are reviewed. All images are high-resolution reproductions, and subsequent cardiac catheterization images are included for cases in which obstructive coronary artery disease was revealed. Clinical Pearls in Diagnostic Cardiac Computed Tomographic Angiography is specifically designed to meet the needs of residents, fellows, and physicians who have an interest in cardiovascular CT.Table of ContentsCoronary Artery Disease.- Congenital Heart Disease.- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts.- Tumors.- Pre-procedural Planning.- Pathology of Aorta.- Miscellaneous.
£80.99
Springer International Publishing AG Endoscopic Surgery of the Lacrimal Drainage
Book SynopsisThis manual covers all aspects of endoscopic surgery of the lacrimal drainage system. Step-by-step descriptions are provided of endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) and its use in revision surgery, accompanied by numerous helpful photographs and anatomical drawings. In addition, clear flow charts are included to aid in diagnostic and surgical decision making and identify surgical indications. Essential information is provided on anatomy, physiology and pathology and an individual chapter is devoted to imaging of the lacrimal drainage system. Further topics include lacrimal probes and stents, potential complications of surgery, and endoscopic DCR in the pediatric age group. This book will assist the practitioner in negotiating the steep learning curve involved in gaining the skills needed to perform endoscopic surgery of the lacrimal drainage system, which offers significant advantages in terms of avoidance of external incisions and maintenance of the lacrimal pump. Table of Contents1 Anatomy of the lacrymal drainage system.- 2 Physiology of the lacrymal drainage system.- 3 Pathology of the lacrymal drainage system.- 4 Imaging of the lacrymal drainage system and interventional radiology.- 5 Epiphora and indications for surgery.- 6 Endoscopic dacryocistorhinostomy.- 7 Pediatric pathologies and indication for surgery.- 8 Dacryocistorhinostomy in revision surgery.- 9 Lacrimal Probe, Stent and Incanulation.- 10 Complication in lachrymal drainage system surgery.
£40.49
Springer International Publishing AG Breast Oncology: Techniques, Indications, and
Book SynopsisThis book presents up to date debates and issues in the world of breast MRI with a very practical focus on how to incorporate current understanding of breast MRI into clinical practice. The book is divided into three key sections, all of which have critical impact for the breast imager: Techniques introduces the reader to the parameters of breast MRI from standard sequences to up-to-date cutting edge techniques. Indications provides a careful review of the accepted indications for breast MRI from High Risk Screening to use of breast MRI, in the context of neoadjuvant chemotherapy with a detailed analysis of the evidence-based support for these indications and a careful look at controversies and debates within the field. MRI Findings, Interpretation, and Management takes on the topics of how to interpret and manage specific MRI findings from benign to malignant disease with a focus on radiologic-pathologic correlation. The section also incorporates a focus on key management dilemmas, including appropriate follow-up intervals for benign findings on MRI and management of probably benign lesions assessed as a Breast Imaging Reporting and Dictating System (BI-RADS)-3 category on MRI.Trade Review“This book is a comprehensive overview of the now well-established technique of breast MRI in the assessment of breast disease. … This book is most likely to be of interest to radiologists in sub-specialty training in breast imaging, but would also be of interest as a reference text to consultant radiologists established in reporting breast MRI with a moderate level of experience. … The book is compact and well laid out.” (Mamatha Reddy, RAD Magazine, June, 2018)Table of ContentsSection 1. Techniques.- 1. Breast MRI Technique.- 2. Breast MRI: Standing Terminologies and Reporting.- Section 2. Indications.- 3. MRI and Screening.- 4. MRI and Preoperative Staging in Women Newly Diagnosed with Breast Cancer.- 5. Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Noeadjuvent Chemotherapy.- 6. Breast MRI and Implants.- 7. Problem Solving Breast MRI for Mammographic, Sonographic, or Clinical Findings.- 8. Post-Operative findings/recurrent disease.- Section 3. MRI Findings, Interpretation and Management.- 9. In Situ Disease on Breast MRI.- 10. MRI appearance of Invasive Breast Cancer.- 11. Targeted Ultrasound after MRI.- 12. Breast Biopsy and Breast MRI Wire Localization.- 13. Breast MRI and the Benign Breast Biopsy.- 14. BI-RADS 3 Lesions on MRI.- 15. Multiparametric Imaging: Cutting-Edge Sequences and Techniques including Diffusion-Weighted Imaging, Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy, and PET/CT or PET/MRI.- 16. Abbreviated Breast MRI.- 17. Personalized Medicine, Biomarkers of Risk and Breast MRI.
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Springer International Publishing AG Atlas of Diffuse Lung Diseases: A
Book SynopsisThis atlas is designed as an easy-to-use reference guide that identifies and illustrates the key patterns of diffuse lung diseases observed on high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) and then documents in more detail the characteristics and appearances of the individual diseases, grouped on the basis of their prevalent pattern. A further feature of the book is its interdisciplinary nature: contributions from experts in various specialties are tightly interwoven throughout and many pathologic correlations are included. Less experienced readers will find that this atlas, with its wealth of figures and helpful color coding, steers them towards correct interpretation when confronted by the multiplicity and complexity of these diseases; those who are already experts, on the other hand, will benefit from the detailed coverage of individual diseases, which will deepen their understanding. At the end of the book, a graphically appealing and practice-oriented illustrated glossary with tips and tricks offers a further highly effective educational tool. Given the clinical spectrum of diseases covered, this atlas will prove invaluable for a wide range of healthcare workers, especially radiologists, pulmonologists, and pathologists.Table of ContentsAnatomy.- Secondary Lobule.- Thinking through Pathology.- Elementary Lesions.- How to approach the Diseases.- Key HRCT Patterns.- Septal Pattern.- Fibrosing Pattern.- Nodular Pattern.- Alveolar Pattern.- Cystic Pattern.- Dark Lung Pattern.- Septal Diseases.- Fibrosing Diseases.- Nodular Diseases.- Alveolar Diseases.- Cystic Diseases.- Dark Lung Diseases.- Case-Based Glossary with Tips & Tricks.
£75.99
Springer International Publishing AG Breast Cancer: Innovations in Research and
Book SynopsisThis book provides the reader with up-to-date information on important advances in the understanding of breast cancer and innovative approaches to its management. Current and emerging perspectives on genetics, biology, and prevention are first discussed in depth, and individual sections are then devoted to pathology, imaging, oncological surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, medical oncology, and radiotherapy. In each case the focus is on the most recent progress and/or state of the art therapies and techniques. Further topics to receive detailed consideration include particular conditions requiring multidisciplinary approaches, the investigation of new drugs and immunological agents, lifestyle and psychological aspects, and biostatistics and informatics. The book will be an excellent reference for practitioners, interns and residents in medical oncology, oncologic surgery, radiotherapy, pathology, and human genetics, researchers, and advanced medical students.Table of ContentsPart I An Integrated view of Breast Cancer Biology.- Fundamental pathways in breast cancer 1: signaling from the membrane.- Fundamental pathways in breast cancer 2: maintenance of genomic stability.-Fundamental pathways in breast cancer 3: estrogen biology.- Fundamental pathways in breast cancer 4: maintenance of epigenomic stability and the role of stem cells.- Breast cancer microenvironment and the metastatic process.- Mouse models of breast cancer.- Human mammary tumor virus proteins in human breast cancer cells.- Part II Epidemiology, Genetics and Prevention.- Epidemiology, life style and environment.- Genetic predisposition.- Chemoprevention.- Surgical prevention.- Part III Pathology: Standard and Molecular Diagnostics.- Premalignant lesions.- Prognostic and predictive role of genetic signatures.- Adding molecular information to immunohistochemistry.- Special types of breast cancer and nonepithelial tumors.- Pathology after neoadjuvant treatments.- Breast cancer genomics.- Pathology report 2015.- Part IV Imaging.- Radiological screening of breast cancer. Evolution.- Innovation of radiological means for breast cancer.- Nuclear medicine in the clinical management (ROLL, SNB and PET).- One-step systemic staging for patients with breast cancer.- Imaging after breast surgery.- Integrated breast biopsy for best radiological diagnosis of breast cancer.- Part V Oncological Surgery.- Conservative surgery.- Conservative mastectomies.- Surgical treatment of reappearance of breast cancer.- Management of the axilla.- Management of intraepithelial disease.- Surgery after neoadjuvant therapies.- Surgery of primary tumor in stage IV breast cancers.- Local therapy for breast cancer in malignant lymphoma survivors.- Surgery of metastases.- Part VI Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.- Oncoplastic surgery.- Delayed breast reconstruction.- Immediate breast reconstruction direct-to-implant.- Breast reconstruction with tissue expanders and definitive implant replacement.- Breast reconstruction with pedicled flaps.- Breast reconstruction with free flaps.- Contralateral breast management.- Fat grafting in breast reconstruction.- Breast reconstruction with biological and nonbiological meshes.- How to manage complications in breast reconstruction.- Part VII Medical Oncology.- Adjuvant systemic therapies by subtypes: guidelines.- Primary systemic therapies: guidelines.- Treatment of advanced disease: guidelines.- Endocrine therapies in the adjuvant and advanced disease settings.- Chemotherapy regimens in the adjuvant and advanced disease settings.- Anti-HER2 therapies in the adjuvant and advanced disease settings.- Systemic therapy with bisphosphonates and anti-RANK-L agents.- Systemic treatment for specific medical situations.- Part VIII Radiotherapy.- Conceptual basis and principles of radiation oncology.- Whole breast radiation following breast-conserving surgery in invasive cancer.- Whole breast radiation following breast-conserving surgery in noninvasive cancer.- Post-mastectomy radiotherapy.- Integration of radiotherapy with systemic therapies.- Partial breast irradiation.- Intraoperative radiotherapy ELIOT.- Radiotherapy for metastatic lesions.- Part IX Special Conditions Requiring Multidisciplinary Approaches.- Emergencies in breast cancer.- Breast cancer during pregnancy.- Fertility issues in patients with newly diagnosed breast cancer.- Sexual functions and breast cancer.- Male breast cancer.- Inflammatory breast cancer.- Treatment of CNS involvement.- Treatment of skeletal disease.- Follow-up of patients with breast cancer.- Part X Investigating New Drugs and Immunological Agents in Breast Cancer.- Targeting immune-checkpoint.- Targeting PIK3CA/AKT/mTOR.- Targeting genome instability and DNA repair.- Targeting CDK4/6 pathway.- Targeting FGFR pathway.- Integrating next generation sequencing data in trial design.- Part XI Investigational and Miscellaneous Approaches.- Lifestyle and breast cancer.- Psychological support.- HIFU and radiofrequency as alternatives to surgery.- Hyperthermia with RT and with systemic therapies.- Electro-chemotherapy.- Circulating miRNA in early diagnosis.- Relevance of stem cells.- Part XII Biostatistics and Bioinformatics.- Subgroup analyses and information from clinical trials on breast cancer.- The methodology of meta analyses and its potential contribution to patient care.- Modern biostatistics for accelerated data acquisition for new drugs.- Bioinformatics for clinical use in breast cancer.- Efficacy endpoints in breast cancer studies.
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Springer International Publishing AG Handbook of Evidence-Based Radiation Oncology
Book SynopsisThe Third Edition of Handbook of Evidence-Based Radiation Oncology updates and revises the previous successful editions and serves as a key reference for radiation oncology professionals. Organized by body site, concise clinical chapters provide easy access to critical information. Important "pearls" of epidemiology, anatomy, pathology, and clinical presentation are highlighted. The key elements of the work-up are listed, followed by staging and/or risk classification systems. Treatment recommendations are discussed based on stage, histology, and/or risk classification. Brief summaries of key trials and studies provide the rationale for the recommendations. Practical guidelines for radiation techniques are described and complications and follow-up guidelines are outlined. The Third Edition incorporates new key studies and trials to reflect current radiation oncology practice; includes the most recent staging systems; and features new color illustrations and anatomic atlases to aid in treatment planning. This book is a valuable resource for students, resident physicians, fellows, and other practitioners of radiation oncology. Trade Review“Nearly a thousand pages in length, this handbook provides a detailed yet bulleted review of the practice of clinical radiation oncology. … The intended audience is residents and practicing radiation oncologists. The clinical focus of the book will be of benefit to those seeking to identify and understand best clinical practice in radiation oncology.” (Mark D. Hurwitz, Doody's Book Reviews, October, 2018)This textbook provides a concise and well-organized approach to the workup, staging, and treatment of the wide range of cancers and non-malignant conditions treated by radiation oncologists. … This edition of the Handbook of Evidence-Based Radiation Oncology is a welcomed update given its expansive knowledge base and succinct summary of new radiation oncology-related evidence.” (Jim Zhong, Neurosurgery, Vol. 84 (3), March, 2019)Table of ContentsSkin Cancer.- Central Nervous System.- Malignant and Benign Diseases of the Eye and Orbit.- Cancer of the Ear.- Nasopharyngeal Cancer.- Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Cancer.- Oropharyngeal Cancer.- Cancer of the Lip and Oral Cavity.- Larynx and Hypopharynx Cancer.- Salivary Gland Tumors.- Thyroid Cancer.- Unusual Neoplasms of the Head and Neck.- Management of the Neck and Unknown Primary of the Head and Neck.- Small Cell Lung Cancer.- Non-small Cell Lung Cancer.- Mesothelioma and Thymic Tumors.- Breast Cancer.- Esophageal Cancer.- Gastric Cancer.- Pancreatic Cancer.- Hepatobiliary Cancer.- Colorectal Cancer.- Anal Cancer.- Renal Cell Carcinoma.- Bladder Cancer.- Prostate Cancer.- Cancer of the Penis.- Testicular Cancer.- Cervical Cancer.- Endometrial Cancer.- Ovarian Cancer.- Vaginal Cancer.- Vulvar Cancer.- Urethral Cancer.- Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.- Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.- Cutaneous Lymphomas.- Multiple Myeloma and Plasmacytoma.- Bone Tumors.- Soft-Tissue Sarcoma.- Pediatric (Non-CNS) Tumors.- Palliation and Benign Conditions.- Clinical Radiobiology and Physics.
£61.74
Springer International Publishing AG Computational Methods and Clinical Applications in Musculoskeletal Imaging: 5th International Workshop, MSKI 2017, Held in Conjunction with MICCAI 2017, Quebec City, QC, Canada, September 10, 2017, Revised Selected Papers
Book SynopsisThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Workshop and Challenge on Computational Methods and Clinical Applications for Musculoskeletal Imaging, MSKI 2017, held in conjunction with MICCAI 2017, in Quebec City, QC, Canada, in September 2017.The 13 workshop papers were carefully reviewed and selected for inclusion in this volume. Topics of interest include all major aspects of musculoskeletal imaging, for example: clinical applications of musculoskeletal computational imaging; computer-aided detection and diagnosis of conditions of the bones, muscles and joints; image-guided musculoskeletal surgery and interventions; image-based assessment and monitoring of surgical and pharmacological treatment; segmentation, registration, detection, localization and visualization of the musculoskeletal anatomy; statistical and geometrical modeling of the musculoskeletal shape and appearance; image-based microstructural characterization of musculoskeletal tissue; novel techniques for musculoskeletal imaging.Table of ContentsLocalization of Bone Surfaces from Ultrasound Data Using Local Phase Information and Signal Transmission Maps.- Shape-aware Deep Convolutional Neural Network for Vertebrae Segmentation.- Automated Characterization of Body Composition and Frailty with Clinically Acquired CT.- Unfolded cylindrical projection for rib fracture diagnosis.- 3D Cobb Angle Measurements from Scoliotic Mesh Models with Varying Face-Vertex Density.- Automatic Localization of the Lumbar Vertebral Landmarks in CT Images with Context Features.- Joint Multimodal Segmentation of Clinical CT and MR from Hip Arthroplasty Patients.- Reconstruction of 3D muscle fiber structure using high resolution cryosectioned volume.- Segmentation of Pathological Spines in CT Images Using a Two-Way CNN and a Collision-Based Model.- Attention-driven deep learning for pathological spine segmentation.- Automatic Full Femur Segmentation from Computed Tomography Datasets using an Atlas-Based Approach.- Classification of Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures using Shape and Appearance Modelling.- DSMS-FCN: A Deeply Supervised Multi-Scale Fully Convolutional Network for Automatic Segmentation of Intervertebral Disc in 3D MR Images.
£34.19
Springer International Publishing AG Metastatic Spine Disease: A Guide to Diagnosis
Book SynopsisThis comprehensive text focuses exclusively on the management of metastatic spinal disease, evaluating the most recent literature and providing patient-centered treatment algorithms. Beginning with initial imaging, classification and clinical decision-making, the spine is approached anatomically from the upper cervical to the sacrum, describing the unique considerations and approaches appropriate to each region, such as laminectomy and stabilization, en bloc spondylectomy and resection and reconstruction. Less invasive and minimally invasive approaches are discussed throughout the text. Radiation therapy modalities and other adjuvant treatments are also discussed, as well as reconstructive flap coverage and the management of complications. The spinal column is the most common site of metastatic cancer, and a multidisciplinary approach is required to provide patients with reasonable management options to prevent and treat the disabling symptoms caused by this debilitating condition. This compendium of experience from thought leaders in the treatment of metastatic spine disease will provide spine surgeons, oncologists, radiation oncologists, physiatrists and palliative care specialists with up-to-date information to guide their patients through the multidisciplinary management of metastatic spinal disease.Trade Review “This book is very well written and provides a comprehensive review of malignant spinal cord compression, suitable for audiences in different specialities as it embodies the multi- disciplinary approach in decision-making. … It is an enjoyable read and easily digestible, and it is highly recommended to everyone involved in acute medical care.” (Calvin Soh, RAD Magazine, May, 2019)“This is an important book for anyone treating metastatic spine disease. It covers this topic in comprehensive fashion for those desiring an in-depth review. … a ready reference for the resident, fellow, or practicing surgeon seeing a patient in the emergency room or clinic. I highly recommend this book, and the editor and authors are to be commended for their important contribution.” (Laurence D. Rhines, Neurosurgery, Vol. 84 (4), April, 2019)Table of ContentsMOSS: A Patient Centered Approach.- Relative Radiosensitivity of Metastatic Spine Disease.- Relative Chemo-, Hormonal, and Immunosensitivity.- Noms.- Spinal Instability in Metastatic Disease.- Imaging Metastatic Spinal Disease.- Management of metastatic spinal cord compression without stereotactic radiotherapy and targeted adjuvant chemotherapy.- Metastatic Spine Disease: Critical Evaluation of the Current Literature.- Indications for en Bloc Spondylectomy for Metastatic Spine Disease.- Occipitocervical and Upper Cervical Metastatic Spinal Disease.- Mid-Cervical Metastatic Spinal Disease.- Cervicothoracic Metastatic Spine Disease.- Surgical Treatment for Patients with Thoracic Spinal Metastasis.- Thoracolumbar Metastatic Spinal Disease.- Indications and Techniques for Anterior Thoracolumbar Resections and Reconstructions.- Metastatic Disease of the Lumbar Spine.- Vertebral Body Reconstruction in Metastatic Spine Disease.- Lumbosacral Metastatic Spine Disease.- Sacral Metastases.- Radiation Therapy for Spinal Metastases.- Reconstructive Flap Coverage.- Complications .- Percutaneous Thermal Ablation of Spine Metastasis.- Minimally invasive spine surgery for metastatic spine disease .
£74.99
Springer International Publishing AG New Concepts in ECG Interpretation
Book SynopsisThis book elucidates a number of new concepts on P-wave evaluation and QRS depolarization properties, and reports on several repolarization findings never covered in previous ECG books. The content is primarily based on case reports, some of which are compared in order to reveal their ostensibly small but significant differences. The book addresses a significant and lingering gap in ECG interpretation, which is the actual cause of many poor decisions in the diagnostic and therapeutic contexts. Further, the book has an interdisciplinary appeal, and will be of equal interest to professionals and scholars with an interest in cardiology and ECG interpretation. Trade Review“This is a detailed guide to understanding important ECG cases and the appropriate approach to each ECG interpretation.The book has many useful figures and it provides many references at the end of each chapter.” (Mohanad Hasan, Doody's Book Reviews, April 26, 2019)Table of Contents1 The P wave and PR study: how they may help during sinus rhythm in defining pathology.- 2 Forseeing future arrhythmic events.- 3 Interpreting correctly some clinical findings ( syncope etc).- 4 Evaluation during Tachycardias : where to choose and how may be a diagnostic great help.- 5 The value of PR , blocked P waves in interpreting supra or subhisian site of blocks.- 6 QRS analysis in the diagnosis of aberrant conduction: new insights.- 7 QRS analysis during sinus rhythm for clinical practice purposes.- 8 Ecg interpretation of the supraventricular arrhythmias diagnosis.- 9 The repolarization patterns mimicking acute ischemia and uncorrectly leading to hospitalization, coronaroarteriography and faulse diagnosis of ischemic heart disease.- 10 Pitfalls and errors in the monitorings systems: how is the most correct interpretation.- 11 Some critical traces coming from normal pts 10) Some critical traces coming from non cardiological pts.- 12 Final considerations.
£56.24
Springer International Publishing AG Absolute Clinical Radiation Oncology Review
Book SynopsisThis book provides a quick reference guide for clinicians in radiation oncology. It is designed to be an intuitive and easily reviewed study guide for board or maintenance of certification examinations, as well as a quick reference for residents and established radiation oncologists who need a refresher. The text begins with a general pearls chapter that radiation oncologists should consider in all aspects of their practice, including cancer visibility, dosing, counseling recommendations, and toxicity management. The subsequent chapters then delve into different cancer disease sites, including pediatrics, central nervous system, head and neck, thoracic, breast, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, genitourinary, hematologic, soft tissue, palliative, and radiophysics/radiobiology. Within each chapter, each disease and its recommended approach is then summarized in only a few pages, allowing a focus on the most essential information. Bullet points, figures, tables, and images make for an intuitive reader experience. Recommendations are taken from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), the European Society for Radiation Oncology (ESTRO), and the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). Planning guides for imaging, diagnosis, and staging offer readers a starting point in approaching each patient based on disease origin, and dosing guidelines then detail consideration for treatment methods. Each chapter additionally includes disease-specific pearls and key points to test the knowledge reviewed in the chapters. Experts in the disease sites from the United States serve as senior authors on each chapter. The authors include all diseases associated with radiation oncology training to ensure a comprehensive resource for exam studying and clinical care. Residents, trainees, and established radiation oncologists find this an ideal study resource for both board and certification exams, as well as an easily accessible aid during practice.Trade Review“The principal audience is residents in radiation oncology and practitioners focused on MOC. The book has excellent summaries of clinical management that this audience will find useful. … Overall, the book is a quality addition to the radiation oncology literature that has its own niche, straddling the spectrum of highly abbreviated reviews to definitive tomes on the subject.” (Mark D. Hurwitz, Doody's Book Reviews, August 02, 2019)Table of ContentsGeneral Pearls.- Pediatrics.- Central Nervous System.- Head and Neck.- Thorax.- Breast.- Gastrointestinal.- Genitourinary.- Gynecologic.- Hematologic.- Sarcoma.- Palliative.
£61.74
Franz Steiner Verlag Wiesbaden GmbH Medical Imaging and Philosophy: Challenges,
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Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Infrared Thermal Imaging: Fundamentals, Research
Book SynopsisThis new up-to-date edition of the successful handbook and ready reference retains the proven concept of the first, covering basic and advanced methods and applications in infrared imaging from two leading expert authors in the field. All chapters have been completely revised and expanded and a new chapter has been added to reflect recent developments in the field and report on the progress made within the last decade. In addition there is now an even stronger focus on real-life examples, with 20% more case studies taken from science and industry. For ease of comprehension the text is backed by more than 590 images which include graphic visualizations and more than 300 infrared thermography figures. The latter include many new ones depicting, for example, spectacular views of phenomena in nature, sports, and daily life. Table of ContentsPreface to Second Edition XVII Preface to First Edition XIX List of Acronyms XXIII 1 Fundamentals of Infrared Thermal Imaging 1 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Infrared Radiation 6 1.2.1 ElectromagneticWaves and the Electromagnetic Spectrum 6 1.2.2 Basics of Geometrical Optics for Infrared Radiation 10 1.2.2.1 Geometric Properties of Reflection and Refraction 10 1.2.2.2 Specular and Diffuse Reflection 12 1.2.2.3 Portion of Reflected and Transmitted Radiation: Fresnel Equations 12 1.3 Radiometry and Thermal Radiation 14 1.3.1 Basic Radiometry 15 1.3.1.1 Radiant Power, Excitance, and Irradiance 15 1.3.1.2 Spectral Densities of Radiometric Quantities 15 1.3.1.3 Solid Angles 16 1.3.1.4 Radiant Intensity, Radiance, and Lambertian Emitters 17 1.3.1.5 Radiation Transfer between Surfaces: Fundamental Law of Radiometry and View Factor 20 1.3.2 Blackbody Radiation 21 1.3.2.1 Definition 21 1.3.2.2 Planck Distribution Function for Blackbody Radiation 22 1.3.2.3 Different Representations of Planck’s Law 24 1.3.2.4 Stefan–Boltzmann Law 26 1.3.2.5 Band Emission 26 1.3.2.6 Order-of-Magnitude Estimate of Detector Sensitivities of IR Cameras 29 1.4 Emissivity 31 1.4.1 Definition 31 1.4.2 Classification of Objects according to Emissivity 32 1.4.3 Emissivity and Kirchhoff’s Law 32 1.4.4 Parameters Affecting Emissivity Values 34 1.4.4.1 Material 34 1.4.4.2 Irregular Surface Structure 34 1.4.4.3 Viewing Angle 35 1.4.4.4 Regular Geometry Effects 39 1.4.4.5 Wavelength 41 1.4.4.6 Temperature 42 1.4.4.7 Conclusion 43 1.4.5 Techniques toMeasure/Guess Emissivities for PracticalWork 44 1.4.6 Blackbody Radiators: Emissivity Standards for Calibration Purposes 45 1.5 Optical Material Properties in IR 49 1.5.1 Attenuation of IR Radiation while Passing throughMatter 50 1.5.2 Transmission of Radiation through the Atmosphere 51 1.5.3 Transmission of Radiation through Slablike SolidMaterials 54 1.5.3.1 Nonabsorbing Slabs 54 1.5.3.2 Absorbing Slabs 55 1.5.4 Examples of Transmission Spectra of Optical Materials for IR Thermal Imaging 56 1.5.4.1 Gray Materials in Used IR Spectral Ranges 56 1.5.4.2 Some Selective Absorbers 61 1.6 Thin Film Coatings: IR Components with Tailored Optical Properties 62 1.6.1 Interference ofWaves 63 1.6.2 Interference and Optical Thin Films 64 1.6.3 Examples of AR Coatings 65 1.6.4 Other Optical Components 66 1.7 Some Notes on the History of Infrared Science and Technology 69 1.7.1 Infrared Science 69 1.7.1.1 Discovery of Heat Rays and Atmospheric Absorption 69 1.7.1.2 Blackbodies and Blackbody Radiation 72 1.7.1.3 Radiation Laws 73 1.7.2 Development of Infrared Technology 76 1.7.2.1 Prerequisites for IR Imaging 77 1.7.2.2 Quantitative Measurements 84 1.7.2.3 Applications and Imaging Techniques 88 References 97 2 Basic Properties of IR Imaging Systems 107 2.1 Introduction 107 2.2 Detectors and Detector Systems 107 2.2.1 Parameters That Characterize Detector Performance 108 2.2.2 Noise Equivalent Temperature Difference 110 2.2.3 Thermal Detectors 111 2.2.3.1 Temperature Change of Detector 111 2.2.3.2 Temperature-Dependent Resistance of Bolometer 112 2.2.3.3 NEP and D* forMicrobolometer 113 2.2.4 Photon Detectors 117 2.2.4.1 Principle of Operation and Responsivity 117 2.2.4.2 D* for Signal-Noise-Limited Detection 119 2.2.4.3 D* for Background Noise Limited Detection 120 2.2.4.4 Necessity to Cool Photon Detectors 123 2.2.5 Types of Photon Detectors 125 2.2.5.1 Photoconductors 125 2.2.5.2 Photodiodes 126 2.2.5.3 Schottky Barrier Detectors 128 2.2.5.4 Quantum Well IR Photodetectors 128 2.2.5.5 Recent Developments in IR Detector Technology 132 2.3 Basic Measurement Process in IR Imaging 142 2.3.1 Radiometric Chain 142 2.3.2 Wavebands for Thermal Imaging 146 2.3.3 Selecting the AppropriateWaveband for Thermal Imaging 147 2.3.3.1 Total Detected Amount of Radiation 148 2.3.3.2 Temperature Contrast–Radiation Changes upon Temperature Changes 151 2.3.3.3 Influence of Background Reflections 155 2.3.3.4 Influence of Emissivity and Emissivity Uncertainties 158 2.3.3.5 Potential use of Bolometers in MWor SWband 168 2.4 Complete Camera Systems 173 2.4.1 Camera Design – Image Formation 173 2.4.1.1 Scanning Systems 174 2.4.1.2 Staring Systems–Focal-Plane Arrays 176 2.4.1.3 Nonuniformity Correction 180 2.4.1.4 Bad Pixel Correction 186 2.4.2 Photon Detector versus Bolometer Cameras 186 2.4.3 Detector Temperature Stabilization and Detector Cooling 188 2.4.4 Optics and Filters 191 2.4.4.1 Spectral Response 191 2.4.4.2 Chromatic Aberrations 191 2.4.4.3 Field of View 192 2.4.4.4 Extender Rings 195 2.4.4.5 Narcissus Effect 196 2.4.4.6 Spectral Filters 199 2.4.5 Calibration 200 2.4.6 Camera Operation 204 2.4.6.1 Switch-On Behavior of Cameras 205 2.4.6.2 Thermal Shock Behavior 206 2.4.7 Camera Software – Software Tools 208 2.5 Camera Performance Characterization 209 2.5.1 Temperature Accuracy 209 2.5.2 Temperature Resolution – Noise Equivalent Temperature Difference (NETD) 210 2.5.3 Spatial Resolution – IFOV and Slit Response Function 213 2.5.4 Image Quality: MTF, MRTD, and MDTD 216 2.5.5 Time Resolution – Frame Rate and Integration Time 221 References 226 3 AdvancedMethods in IR Imaging 229 3.1 Introduction 229 3.2 Spectrally Resolved Infrared Thermal Imaging 229 3.2.1 Using Filters 230 3.2.1.1 Glass Filters 231 3.2.1.2 Plastic Filters 233 3.2.1.3 Influence of Filters on Object Signal and NETD 234 3.2.2 Two-Color or Ratio Thermography 236 3.2.2.1 Neglecting Background Reflections 237 3.2.2.2 Approximations of Planck’s Radiation Law 240 3.2.2.3 Tobj Error for True Gray Bodies withinWien Approximation 242 3.2.2.4 Additional Tobj Errors Owing to Nongray Objects 246 3.2.2.5 Ratio Versus Single-Band-Radiation Thermometry 247 3.2.2.6 Exemplary Application of Two-Color Thermography 248 3.2.2.7 Extension of Ratio Method and Applications 254 3.2.3 Multi- and Hyperspectral Infrared Imaging 256 3.2.3.1 Principal Idea 256 3.2.3.2 Basics of FTIR Spectrometry 258 3.2.3.3 Advantages of FTIR Spectrometers 262 3.2.3.4 Example of a Hyperspectral Imaging Instrument 263 3.3 Superframing 265 3.3.1 Method 266 3.3.2 Example of High-Speed Imaging and Selected Integration Times 268 3.3.3 Cameras with Fixed Integration Time 270 3.4 Polarization in Infrared Thermal Imaging 271 3.4.1 Polarization and Thermal Reflections 272 3.4.1.1 Transition from Directed to Diffuse Reflections from Surfaces 272 3.4.1.2 Reflectivities for SelectedMaterials in the Thermal Infrared Range 276 3.4.1.3 Measuring Reflectivity Spectra: Laboratory Experiments 278 3.4.1.4 Identification and Suppression of Thermal Reflections: Practical Examples 281 3.4.2 Polarization-Sensitive Thermal Imaging 284 3.5 Processing of IR Images 285 3.5.1 Basic Methods of Image Processing 287 3.5.1.1 Image Fusion 287 3.5.1.2 Image Building 289 3.5.1.3 Image Subtraction 290 3.5.1.4 Consecutive Image Subtraction: Time Derivatives 293 3.5.1.5 Consecutive Image Subtraction: High-Sensitivity Mode 296 3.5.1.6 Image Derivative in Spatial Domain 296 3.5.1.7 Infrared Image Contrast and Digital Detail Enhancement 300 3.5.2 Advanced Methods of Image Processing 309 3.5.2.1 Preprocessing 311 3.5.2.2 Geometrical Transformations 313 3.5.2.3 Segmentation 314 3.5.2.4 Feature Extraction and Reduction 316 3.5.2.5 Pattern Recognition 319 3.5.2.6 Deblurring of Infrared Images 321 3.6 Active Thermal Imaging 327 3.6.1 Transient Heat Transfer – ThermalWave Description 330 3.6.2 Pulse Thermography 333 3.6.3 Lock-in Thermography 337 3.6.3.1 Nondestructive Testing of Metals and Composite Structures 340 3.6.3.2 Solar Cell Inspection 343 3.6.4 Pulsed Phase Thermography 345 References 346 4 Some Basic Concepts in Heat Transfer 351 4.1 Introduction 351 4.2 The Basic Heat TransferModes: Conduction, Convection, and Radiation 352 4.2.1 Conduction 352 4.2.2 Convection 355 4.2.3 Radiation 356 4.2.4 Convection Including Latent Heats 357 4.3 Selected Examples of Heat Transfer Problems 359 4.3.1 Overview 359 4.3.2 Conduction within Solids: The Biot Number 361 4.3.3 Steady-State Heat Transfer through One-DimensionalWalls and U-Value 364 4.3.4 Heat Transfer ThroughWindows 369 4.3.5 Steady-State Heat Transfer in Two- and Three-Dimensional Problems: Thermal Bridges 370 4.3.6 Dew Point Temperatures 372 4.4 Transient Effects: Heating and Cooling of Objects 373 4.4.1 Heat Capacity and Thermal Diffusivity 374 4.4.2 Short Survey of Quantitative Treatments of Time-Dependent Problems 375 4.4.3 Demonstration of Transient Heat Diffusion 377 4.4.4 Typical Time Constants for Transient Thermal Phenomena 377 4.4.4.1 Cooling Cube Experiment 379 4.4.4.2 Theoretical Modeling of Cooling of Solid Cubes 379 4.4.4.3 Time Constants for Different Objects 382 4.5 Some Thoughts on the Validity of Newton’s Law 383 4.5.1 Theoretical Cooling Curves 383 4.5.2 Relative Contributions of Radiation and Convection 385 4.5.3 Experiments: Heating and Cooling of Light Bulbs 389 References 392 5 Basic Applications for Teaching: Direct Visualization of Physics Phenomena 393 5.1 Introduction 393 5.2 Mechanics: Transformation of Mechanical Energy into Heat 394 5.2.1 Sliding Friction andWeight 394 5.2.2 Sliding Friction during Braking of Bicycles and Motorcycles 395 5.2.3 Sliding Friction: the Finger or Hammer Pencil 398 5.2.4 Inelastic Collisions: Tennis 398 5.2.5 Inelastic Collisions: The Human Balance 401 5.2.6 Temperature Rise of Floor and Feet whileWalking 402 5.2.7 Temperature Rise of Tires during Normal Driving of a Vehicle 403 5.2.8 Generating Heat by Periodic Stretching of Rubber 404 5.3 Thermal Physics Phenomena 406 5.3.1 Conventional Hot-Water-Filled Heaters 407 5.3.2 Thermal Conductivities 407 5.3.3 Conduction of Heat in Stack of Paper 410 5.3.4 Convection in Liquids 410 5.3.5 Convection Effects Due to Gases 414 5.3.6 Evaporative Cooling 414 5.3.7 Adiabatic Heating and Cooling 417 5.3.8 Heating of Cheese Cubes 418 5.3.9 Cooling of Bottles and Cans 422 5.4 Electromagnetism 424 5.4.1 Energy and Power in Simple Electric Circuits 424 5.4.2 Eddy Currents 426 5.4.3 Thermoelectric Effects 427 5.4.4 Experiments with Microwave Ovens 429 5.4.4.1 Setup 429 5.4.4.2 Visualization of Horizontal Modes 430 5.4.4.3 Visualization of Vertical Modes 431 5.4.4.4 Aluminum Foil in Microwave Ovens 431 5.5 Optics and Radiation Physics 432 5.5.1 Transmission ofWindow Glass, NaCl, and SiliconWafers 433 5.5.2 From Specular to Diffuse Reflection 435 5.5.3 Some Light Sources 437 5.5.4 Blackbody Cavities 437 5.5.5 Emissivities and Leslie Cube 439 Contents XI 5.5.6 From Absorption to Emission of Cavity Radiation 441 5.5.7 Selective Absorption and Emission of Gases 443 References 444 6 Shortwave Infrared Thermal Imaging 447 6.1 Introduction 447 6.2 The Why and How of SWInfrared Imaging 447 6.3 Some Applications of SWInfrared Imaging 450 6.3.1 Water OpticalMaterial Properties 452 6.3.2 Cameras Used in the Experiments 452 6.3.3 Selected Examples of SWImaging 454 6.3.3.1 High-Temperature Measurements 454 6.3.3.2 Vegetation Studies 456 6.3.3.3 Sky-to-Cloud Contrast Enhancement 458 6.3.3.4 Sorting Plastics and Detecting Liquid Levels in Plastic Containers 460 6.3.3.5 Looking Beneath the Surface 461 6.3.3.6 Undamaged Fresh Fruit/Vegetable Test 466 6.3.3.7 Material Properties of Liquids 467 6.3.3.8 Moisture onWalls 470 6.3.3.9 Other Applications of SW Imaging 470 6.4 Survey of Commercial Systems 472 References 472 7 IR Imaging of Buildings and Infrastructure 477 7.1 Introduction 477 7.1.1 Publicity of IR Images of Buildings 478 7.1.2 Just Colorful Images? 479 7.1.2.1 Level and Span 480 7.1.2.2 Choice of Color Palette 480 7.1.2.3 More on Palette, Level, and Span 480 7.1.3 General Problems Associated with Interpretation of IR Images 485 7.1.4 Energy Standard Regulations for Buildings 488 7.2 Some Standard Examples for Building Thermography 490 7.2.1 Half-Timbered Houses behind Plaster 490 7.2.2 Other Examples with OutsideWalls 493 7.2.3 Determining whether a Defect Is Energetically Relevant 494 7.2.4 The Role of Inside Thermal Insulation 497 7.2.5 Floor Heating Systems 498 7.3 Geometrical Thermal Bridges versus Structural Problems 500 7.3.1 Geometrical Thermal Bridges 500 7.3.2 Structural Defects 504 7.4 External Influences 507 7.4.1 Wind 507 7.4.2 Effect of Moisture in Thermal Images 509 7.4.3 Solar Load and Shadows 513 7.4.3.1 Modeling Transient Effects Due to Solar Load 513 7.4.3.2 Experimental Time Constants 516 7.4.3.3 Shadows 518 7.4.3.4 Solar Load of Structures withinWalls 519 7.4.3.5 Direct Solar Reflections 520 7.4.4 General View Factor Effects in Building Thermography 525 7.4.5 Night Sky Radiant Cooling and the View Factor 528 7.4.5.1 Cars Parked Outside or Below a Carport 529 7.4.5.2 Walls of Houses Facing a Clear Sky 531 7.4.5.3 View Factor Effects: Partial Shielding ofWalls by Carport 531 7.4.5.4 View Factor Effects: The Influence of Neighboring Buildings and Roof Overhang 533 7.5 Windows 534 7.5.1 General Features 534 7.5.2 Optically Induced Thermal Effects 539 7.6 Thermography and Blower-Door Tests 541 7.6.1 Close-Up Studies 543 7.6.2 Overview Studies 547 7.7 Quantitative IR Imaging: Total Heat Transfer through Building Envelope 549 7.8 New Developments and Conclusions 552 References 556 8 Industrial Application: Detection of Gases 561 8.1 Introduction 561 8.2 Spectra of Molecular Gases 561 8.3 Influences of Gases on IR Imaging: Absorption, Scattering, and Emission of Radiation 567 8.3.1 Introduction 567 8.3.2 Interaction of Gases with IR Radiation 567 8.3.3 Influence of Gases on IR Signals from Objects 569 8.4 Absorption by Cold Gases: Quantitative Aspects 572 8.4.1 Attenuation of Radiation by a Cold Gas 572 8.4.2 From Transmission Spectra to Absorption Constants 574 8.4.3 Transmission Spectra for Arbitrary Gas Conditions and IR Camera Signal Changes 574 8.4.4 Calibration Curves for Gas Detection 577 8.4.5 Problem: the Enormous Variety ofMeasurement Conditions 578 8.5 Thermal Emission from Hot Gases 580 8.6 New Developments 582 8.7 Practical Examples: Gas Detection with Commercial IR Cameras 588 8.7.1 Organic Compounds 588 8.7.2 Some Inorganic Compounds 591 8.7.3 CO2: Gas of the Century 594 8.7.3.1 Comparison of Broadband and Narrowband Detection 596 8.7.3.2 Detecting Volume Concentration of CO2 in Exhaled Air 597 8.7.3.3 Absorption, Scattering, and Thermal Emission of IR Radiation 597 8.7.3.4 Quantitative Result: Detecting Minute Amounts of CO2 in Air 599 8.7.3.5 Quantitative Result: Detection ofWell-Defined CO2 Gas Flows from a Tube 599 8.A Appendix: Survey of Transmission Spectra of Various Gases 602 8.A.1 Inorganic Compounds 1 604 8.A.2 Inorganic Compounds 2 605 8.A.3 Simple Hydrocarbons 1 606 8.A.4 Simple Hydrocarbons 2 607 8.A.5 Simple Multiple Bond Compounds and Some Alcohols 608 8.A.6 Some Ketones/Ethers 609 8.A.7 Some Benzene Compounds 610 8.A.8 Some HydrocarbonsWith Halogens 611 References 612 9 Microsystems 615 9.1 Introduction 615 9.2 Special Requirements for Thermal Imaging 616 9.2.1 Mechanical Stability of Setup 616 9.2.2 Microscope Objectives, Close-up Lenses, Extender Rings 616 9.2.3 High-Speed Recording 618 9.2.4 Temperature Measurement 618 9.3 Microfluidic Systems 619 9.3.1 Microreactors 619 9.3.1.1 Stainless Steel Falling Film Microreactor 619 9.3.1.2 Glass Microreactor 623 9.3.1.3 Silicon Microreactor 625 9.3.2 Micro Heat Exchangers 626 9.4 Microsensors 628 9.4.1 Thermal IR Sensors 628 9.4.1.1 IR Thermopile Sensors 629 9.4.1.2 IR Bolometer Sensors 632 9.4.2 Semiconductor Gas Sensors 635 9.5 Microsystems with Electric to Thermal Energy Conversion 637 9.5.1 Miniaturized IR Emitters 637 9.5.2 Micro Peltier Elements 639 9.5.3 Cryogenic Actuators 640 References 642 10 Selected Topics in Industry 645 10.1 Introduction 645 10.2 Miscellaneous Industrial Applications 645 10.2.1 Predictive Maintenance and Quality Control 645 10.2.2 Pipes and Valves in a Power Plant 647 10.2.3 Levels of Liquids in Tanks in Petrochemical Industry 648 10.2.4 Polymer Molding 651 10.2.5 Rack-Storage Fire Testing 652 10.3 Low-Voltage Electrical Applications 653 10.3.1 Early Microelectronic Boards 654 10.3.2 Macroscopic Electric Boards 655 10.3.3 ModernMicroelectronic Boards 656 10.4 High-Voltage Electrical Applications 656 10.4.1 Substation Transformers 657 10.4.2 Overheated High-Voltage Line 659 10.4.3 Electric Fan Defects 660 10.4.4 Oil Levels in High-Voltage Bushings 660 10.5 Metal Industry and High Temperatures 662 10.5.1 Direct Imaging of HotMetal Molds 662 10.5.2 Manufacturing Hot SolidMetal Strips: Thermal Reflections 663 10.5.3 Determination of Metal Temperatures if Emissivity Is Known 665 10.5.4 Determining Metal Temperatures for Unknown Emissivity: Gold Cup Method 666 10.5.5 Determining Metal Temperatures for Unknown Emissivity:Wedge and Black Emitter Method 667 10.5.6 Other Applications of IR Imaging in Metal Industry or at High Temperatures 669 10.6 Automobile Industry 670 10.6.1 Quality Control of Heating Systems 671 10.6.2 Active and Passive IR Night Vision Systems 672 10.6.3 IR Imaging of Race Cars 675 10.6.4 Motorcycles 676 10.7 Airplane and Spacecraft Industry 676 10.7.1 Imaging of Aircraft 676 10.7.2 Imaging of Spacecraft 678 10.8 Plastic Foils 683 10.8.1 Spectra: Selective Emitters 683 10.8.2 Images: Looking through Plastics 685 10.9 Surveillance and Security: Range of IR Cameras 687 10.9.1 Applications in Surveillance 687 10.9.2 Range of IR Cameras 688 10.10 Line Scanning Thermometry ofMoving Objects 694 10.11 Remote Sensing Using IR Imaging 695 10.11.1 Survey ofMethods 695 10.11.2 Some IR Imaging Applications Using Drones 699 References 702 11 Selected Applications in Other Fields 709 11.1 Medical Applications 709 11.1.1 Introduction 709 11.1.2 Diagnosis andMonitoring of Pain 712 11.1.3 Acupuncture 716 11.1.4 Breast Thermography and Detection of Breast Cancer 718 11.1.5 Other Medical Applications 719 11.1.5.1 Raynaud’s Phenomenon 719 11.1.5.2 Pressure Ulcers 720 11.2 Animals and Veterinary Applications 721 11.2.1 Pets 722 11.2.2 Zoo Animals 723 11.2.3 Equine Thermography 725 11.2.4 Wildlife 726 11.3 Sports 729 11.3.1 High-Speed Recording of Tennis Serve 729 11.3.2 Squash and Volleyball 732 11.3.3 Other Applications in Sports 734 11.4 Arts: Music, Contemporary Dancing, and Paintings 735 11.4.1 Musical Instruments 735 11.4.2 Contemporary Dance 737 11.4.3 Paintings 740 11.5 Nature 742 11.5.1 Sky and Clouds 742 11.5.2 Wildfires 746 11.5.3 Sun and Moon 749 11.5.4 InfraredMirages 752 11.5.5 Geothermal Phenomena 754 11.5.5.1 Geysers and Hot Springs 754 11.5.5.2 IR Thermal Imaging in Volcanology 756 References 760 Index 765
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Contrast Media in Radiology: Appraisal and
Book SynopsisJournalists, always very direct and in search of sensation, essentially asked me two questions on the occasion of this workshop: What were the goals of the meeting? With the improvement of diagnosis through the development of image techniques, didn't the contrast media already have their future behind them? Many answers were provided during the course of the workshop, and in order to best answer the journalists I proposed the following synopsis. 1. Since the 1979 Colorado Springs workshop organized by E. Lasser, progress has been so rapid and the newly available works so numerous that another meeting on an international level for the purpose of pre senting and discussing these advances appeared indispensable. Why not then in Europe and why not in Lyon? To expand on this progress, by 1981 the new contrast media with less-hyperosmolar molecules, still in the trial stage in 1979, were al most all available commercially for angiography, albeit at prohibitive prices. The advantages of these various media are becoming better known; moreover, in the wake of Lasser's work, our understanding of the pathophysiology of their noxious effects is also advancing rapidly owing to the use of models (for the target organs: heart, vessel wall, nervous system, kidney; and for the more general reactions: blood cells, coagulation, complement system, circulating enzymatic systems). In addition, further new molecules are currently being studied in re search laboratories. 2.Table of ContentsSection A: General Toxicity.- Contrast Material Reactors: Pathogenicity and Clinical Aspects in 1981.- Risk Factors for Adverse Reactions in Intravenous Urography.- Prevention of Shocks Induced by Intravenous Urography.- Adverse Reactions to Intravenous Contrast Media in Urography — Results of a National Survey.- Allergy to Radiographic Contrast Media: Accumulated Evidence for Antibody-mediated Human Toxicity and a New Animal Model.- Immunobiological Effects of Contrast Media with Special Reference to “Nonsequential Activation” of Complement.- Contrast Media and Immediate Hypersensitivity.- Iodinated Contrast Agents: Effect on ATP: Creatine N-Phospho-transferase Isoenzymes in the Arterial Wall.- The Effect of Radiographic Iodized Contrast Media on Coagulation, Fibrinolysis, and Complement System.- In Vivo and in Vitro Modifications of Platelet Aggregation and Release of ATP by Ionic and Nonionic Contrast Media Used in Angiography.- Toxicity of New Contrast Media in Cell Cultures.- Effects of Contrast Media on Cell Cultures.- The Comparative Effect of Ionic and Nonionic Contrast Media on the Sickling Phenomenon.- Summary of the Discussion.- Section B: Effect on the Heart.- Considerations of Pathogenicity and Clinical Aspects of Contrast Media Toxicity on the Heart in 1981.- Effects on Cardiac Function of Contrast Media Used in Angiography: An Experimental Study.- Comparison of Iopamidol, Ioxaglate, and Diatrizoate During Coronary Angiography in Dogs.- Effects of Iohexol on Heart Functions During Coronary Arteriography in Dogs.- The Importance of Electrolyte Shifts and Calcium Binding on Cardiotoxicity of Contrast Media.- Regional Myocardial Hemodynamic and Metabolic Effects of Ionic and Nonionic Contrast Media in the Normal and Ischemic State.- Modifications in Coronary Flow After Injection of Contrast Media.- Changes in Left Ventricular Preload and Afterload Induced by Coronary Angiography: Influence of Contrast Medium Osmolality.- Influence of Ioxaglix Acid on Hemoglobin Affinity During Selective Coronarography.- The Use of Amipaque in Pediatric Angiocardiography.- Comparative Study in Small Infants of the Hemodynamic Effects of Ioxaglate and Diatrizoate Contrast Media in Left Ventriculography.- A Comparison Between the New Low Osmolality Contrast Agent, Hexabrix, and a Conventional One.- Summary of the Discussion.- Section C: Effects on the Nervous System.- The Neurotoxicity of Water-soluble Contrast Media: Actual Concepts and Future.- A Nonionic, Isotonic Dimer Iotrol: A New Contrast Medium for the Intrathecal Space. A Review of Pharmacological Evaluation.- Excretion of Aqueous Contrast Media From the Subarachnoid Space of Primates.- Experimental Model of Neurotoxicity Study of Water-soluble Contrast Media.- Immediate and Delayed Neurotoxicity of Newly Synthesized Contrast Media Demonstrated by EEG Sequential Analysis.- The Effect of Myelographic Contrast Media on the Arachnoid.- Comparative Experimental Study of Contrast Media in Neuroradiology.- Changes in the Cerebrospinal Fluid Pressure After Intrathecal Injection of Contrast Media in Rabbits.- Adverse Effects From Contrast Media: Preliminary Results Obtained with an Experimental Model.- First Round Table: Concluding Remarks.- The Stream of Metrizamide in the Subarachnoid Spaces in Relation to Adverse Effects of Cisternography.- Use of the New Hydrosoluble Contrast Materials (Metrizamide and Iopamidol) in Tomodensitometric Exploration of the Subarachnoid Spaces and Cisterns.- Adverse Reactions to Myelography with Metrizamide in Children.- Iopamidol, a New Nonionic Contrast Medium for Myelography and Sacculoradiculography: A Review of 800 Cases.- Ioglunide: A New Contrast Medium for Myelography and Cisternography (Animal Experiments and Preliminary Clinical Experience).- Second Round Table: Discussion.- Section D: Effects on the Kidney.- Kidney: Pharmacology of Contrast Media.- Nephrotoxicity of Uroangiographic Contrast Media.- The Urinary Concentration of Urographic Radiocontrast Drugs: The Role of Sodium Chloride Excretion and Free-Water-Production.- Variations of Urinary Sodium Concentration After Contrast Media with Different Osmolality.- Nephrotoxicity of Iodinated Contrast Media: A Preliminary Report on Five Compounds Used for Urography.- Acute Renal Failure Initiated by Contrast Media.- Summary of the Discussion.- Section E: Various Topics.- The Effect of X-ray Contrast Media on the Endothelium of the Aorta and Vena Cava in Rats.- Rapid Injection of a Cold Water-soluble Triiodide for Cardiovascular Investigation. Physicochemical Basis, Injection Technique, Tolerance, Prospects of Utilization.- Comparison of Hexabrix and Urografin in the Study of Post-phlebographic Thrombotic Side Effects.- Effects of Contrast Material on Blood Volume.- Labeling of Embolizing Substances with Contrast Agents.- Contrast Media in Arthrography. Experimental Study.- Iodinated Compound and Thyroid Status.- Binding of Contrast Media to Human Prealbumin: Another Cause of Thyroid Hormonal Disorder.- Summary of the Discussion.- Section F: Various Topics.- Angiography in Lower Extremities with New Contrast Media: Review of Double-blind Studies.- Patient Reactions During Hexabrix, Iopamidol and Conray Angiography.- Experience of Cerebral Arteriography with Iopamidol: Clinical Data.- Painless Angiography with Newer Contrast Media.- Hemodynamic Changes During Aortic Arch Angiography. A Comparative Study Using Two Contrast Media: Telebrix30 (Ioxitalamate) and Hexabrix (Ioxaglate).- B 15 000: A Nonionic Contrast Medium in Peripheral Angiography.- First Part: Discussion.- Compared Effects on Various Blood Parameters of Iopamidol and Iodamide in Man During Infusion Urography.- Conventional Versus Low Osmolality Nonionic and Dimeric Intravenous Contrast Media: Noninvasive Evaluation of Hemodynamic Effects.- Comparative Study of the Effects of Two Contrast Media of Different Osmolarity on Pulmonary Hemodynamics and Lung Function.- Synergism of Radiographic Contrast Media and X-Irradiation.- Design and Synthesis of New Compounds for Hepatobiliary Imaging.- Comparative Double-blind Study of Three Different Oral Contrast Media in Cholecystography.- Can We Improve Cholecystography? A Multiple Factor Experiment.- Choice of Radiologic Contrast Medium: The Medico-legal Point of View.- Section G: Contrast Media and CT.- Optimal Contrast Media for CT: Ionic or Nonionic, Monomer or Dimer?.- The Value of Nonionic Contrast Media in CT.- Comparison of Contrast Enhancement Pharmacokinetics of Contrast Media in Clinical Patients.- Contrast Materials and the Liver: Application to Scanography X.- Water-soluble Contrast Agents for Computed Tomography of the Liver: Experimental Studies in Dog.- Contrast Enhancement Pharmacokinetics of Ionic and Nonionic Contrast Agents.- Section H: New Molecules and New Images.- Futurology of Contrast Media: A Partially Warranted Prophecy.- Two New Classes of Low-Osmotic Contrast Agents: Triiodinated Cations and Nonionic Dimers.- Experiences of Dimeric and Polymeric Contrast Agents.- Corporeal Distribution of Iodinated Lipid Emulsions in Terms of Particle Size.- Contrast Media for Long-term (Blood Pool) Opacification of the Vascular System.- Summary of the Round Table.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Neurological Differential Diagnosis
Book SynopsisThis unique text fills the gap between shorter texts, containing little explanatory material, and the compendia, for those advanced in the field of neurological disorders. It is written both for novices and for physicians who require an update on the subject. To understand the symptoms and signs requires a sound knowledge of the gross anatomy of the central nervous system and supporting tissues. This book achieves this using the author's own detailed diagrams, backed up with concise and practical guidance on diagnosis and treatment, as well as relevant case studies.The long-awaited second edition of this highly popular guide reflects such recent advances as computed tomography and MRI. The tutorial approach presents readers with an authoritative view of the fundamentals of practical neurology.Trade Review"...what makes this book interesting is the extremely sober and concise style in which its subject is presented...This book is excellently structured and its descriptions are clear and informative...can be recommended without reservations, primarily to neurologists, but also, and with the same conviction, to neurosurgeons." Neurosurgical ReviewTable of Contents1. History Taking and Physical Examination 2. The Pupils and their Reactions 3. Vision, the Visual Fields and the Olfactory Nerve 4. Examination of the Optic Fundus 5. The Third, Fourth and Sixth Cranial Nerves 6. The Cerebellopontine Angle and Jugular Foramen 7. Conjugate Eye Movements and Nystagmus 8. The Cerbral Hemispheres: The Lobes of the Brain 9. The Cerbral Hemispheres: Vascular Diseases 10. The Cerbral Hemispheres: Disorders of the Limbic System and Hypothalamus 11. The Brain Stem 12. The Extrapyramidal System and the Cerebellum 13. The Anatomy, Physiology and Clinical Features of Spinal Cord Diseases 14. Metabolic Infective and Vascular Disorders of the Spinal Cord 15. The Spinal Cord in Raltion to the Vertebral Column 16. Diagnosis of Cervical Root and Peripheral Nerve Lesions Affecting the Arm 17. Nerve Root and Peripheral Nerve Lesions Affecting the Leg 18. Diseases of Muscle and the Muscle End-Plate 19. Peripheral Neuropathy and Diseases of the Lower Motor Neuron 20. Headache 21. Facial Pain 22. Attacks of Altered Consciousness 23. Trauma and the Nervous System 24. Neurological Complications of Systemic Disorders Suggestions for Further Reading and Study Index
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Magnetic Resonance Angiography
Book SynopsisIn this completely revised second edition, internationally acknowledged experts discuss the principles and technical aspects of MR angiography, its diverse clinical applications, and its advantages and limitations. A large number of typical MR angiograms are presented, suitable protocols are described, and comparison is made with other vascular imaging techniques. Chapters focus on image display techniques, blood flow quantification, hardware configurations, and the limitations and artifacts of MR angiography. Suitable examination protocols for different vascular regions and lesions are described to facilitate correct application of the technique. Systematic comparison is made with other vascular imaging techniques.Table of ContentsThe Vascular System: Topographic Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology of Blood Flow I.P. ARLART and C. DIEHM; Definition of MR Angiography I.P. ARLART and G.M. BONGARTZ; PRINCIPLES AND TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS OF MR ANGIOGRAPHY: Basic Principles of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging G.M. BONGARTZ and H. BOSMANS; K-Space and Resolution M. BOCK; Flow-Dependent Acquistion Techniques H. BOSMANS and R. HAUSMANN; Flow-Independent Acquisition Techniques G.M. BONGARTZ, H. BOSMANS, and G. MARCHAL; Spatial Versus Temporal Resolution H. BOSMANS and G. MARCHAL; Contrast Media in MR Angiography G.M. BONGARTZ; Image Display Techniques J.VAN CLEYNENBREUGEL and G. LAUB; Quantification of Blood Flow J.F. DEBATIN; Hardware Configurations K. SCHEFFLER; Artifacts and Limitations P. REISER and R. VOSSHENRICH; CLINICAL APPLICATIONS OF MR ANGIOGRAPHY: Intracranial Vessels G. MARCHAL, G. WILMS, and H. BOSMANS; The Carotid and Vertebral Arteries S. WETZEL and G.M. BONGARTZ; The Thoracic Aorta S. DYMARKOWSKI and J. BOGAERT; The Coronary Arteries A.J. DUERINCKX; The Pulmonary Vessels S. SONNET and G.M. BONGARTZ; The Abdominal Aorta and Its Branches I.P. ARLART and A. GERLACH; Arteries of the Extremities M. BOOS; Veins of the Body and the Extremities A. GERLACH, I.P. ARLART, and G.P. KRESTIN; The Splenoportal Venous System J. GAA; Guidance of Intravascular Therapeutic Procedures: Current Status and Future L.E. LADD and J.F. DEBATIN; Intravascular Implants: Safety and Artifacts P.R. HILFIKER and J.F. DEBATIN; Subject Index; List of Contributors
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Errors in Abdominal Radiology
Book SynopsisThere are many diagnostic imaging techniques for the radiological exarmna- tion of the abdomen. Noninvasive methods include supine and upright views of the abdomen (sometimes fluoroscopy and decubitus films); posteroanterior (PA) views of the chest; contrast studies of the alimentary tract; ultrasonogra- phy (US), scintigraphy, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Biopsy under fluoroscopic control and angiography are inva- sive techniques. Most of the errors described in this book are related to faulty interpretation; others are due to improper technique. For example, a patient with acute abdominal pain secondary to a perforated hollow viscus may be studied only by supine and upright views of the abdomen that do not include the subdi- aphragmatic regions. A complementary PA view of the chest or a left lateral decubitus film would, however, detect free air in the pentoneal cavity that the incomplete two-film study might have missed. Errors of techmque are due to under- or overexposure, long exammation times or an uncooperative patient (both of which can induce motion artIfacts), improper processing, and failure to perform the proper standard noninvasive or mvaSlVe modalitIes for examining the hollow viscus and the solid organs of the alimentary tract. In order to visualize the diaphragm and the supra- and mfradiaphragmatIc spaces, frontal and lateral chest roentgenograms complement the standard views of the abdomen. Fluoroscopy IS of great value m assessing diaphrag- matic motion as well as being essential when contrast media are utilized.Table of ContentsInterpretation of Radiological Examination.- Atlas.- Hepatic Pseudolesions.- Heart Motion.- Ligamentum Teres.- Bowel Interposition.- Enlarged Umbilical Veins.- Accessory Hepatic Fissure.- Congenital Anomalies of the Liver.- Dysplastic Liver Secondary to Omphalocele.- Absent Left Lobe.- Benign Liver Tumor Simulating Metastasis.- Cavernous Hemangioma.- Cavernous Hemangioma (MRI and CT).- Liver Infarcts Simulating Metastases.- Zand Infarcts.- Fatty Metamorphosis Simulating Liver Tumors.- Diffuse Fatty Infiltration.- Single Focal Fatty Mass.- Multiple Fatty Masses.- Juxtahepatic Tumor Simulating Liver Neoplasia.- Sarcoma of IVC.- Pseudosplenomegaly.- Enlarged Left Lobe of Liver.- Enlarged Left Kidney and Displaced Spleen.- “Wandering” Spleen.- Ectopic Spleen Simulating a Right Flank Tumor.- Ectopic Spleen.- Malrotation of the Spleen Simulating Left Adrenal or Pancreatic Tumor.- Malrotated Spleen.- Accessory Spleen, Heterotopic Splenic Tissue, and Splenic Remnants Simulating Tumors.- Accessory Spleen.- Heterotopic Spleen.- Splenic Remnant.- Normal Pancreas.- Cast-Corrosion Study of Duodenum, Pancreas, Spleen, Left Adrenal Gland, and Left Kidney.- Left Pseudoadrenal Tumor.- Normal Dorsally Directed Tail of the Pancreas.- Relocated Tail of the Pancreas Following Left Nephrectomy.- Pseudoretrogastric Mass Secondary to Fat.- Abundant Pancreatic and Peripancreatric Fat.- Focal Adiposity Simulating Retroduodenal Tumor.- Retroperitoneal Pseudotumor Due to Absence of Retroperitoneal Fat.- Emaciated Patient.- Pseudogastric Dilatation.- Injected Pancreatic Pseudocyst Simulating Gastric Dilatation.- Pseudotumor of Tail of the Pancreas.- Traumatic Aneurysm of Splenic Artery.- Splenic Arteriovenous Fistula Simulating a Mass in the Tail of the Pancreas.- Gastric Pseudoneoplasia.- Gastric Varices.- Pseudointernal Hernia.- Bowel Relocation Secondary to Agenesis of the Right Kidney.- Left Pseudoparaduodenal Hernia.- Retractile Mesenteritis with Mesenteric Fatty Mass and Adherent Bowel Loops.- Pelvic Mass Thought to Be Secondary to Colonic Pathology Pelvic Kidneys.- Pseudocancer of the Large Bowel Secondary to Ischemic Colitis.- Cecal Infarction.- Chronic Ulcerative Colitis with Superimposed Ischemic Colitis.- Segmental Ischemic Colitis.- Pseudoneoplasia Caused by Ischemic Malabsorption.- Chronic Intestinal Ischemia Simulating Malignancy.- Lesions Mimicking Carcinoma.- Intramural Hematomas of the Esophagus.- Pseudocalculi.- Pseudocalculi Due to Layering of Contrast Media.- Iatrogenic Disease.- Iatrogenic Short Bowel Syndrome.- Paravertebral Pseudomass Caused by Retroperitoneal Fat.- Normal Variant.- Retroperitoneal Pseudotumor Caused by Fat.- Fat Accumulation in the Left Paravertebral Region Displacing Left Ureter.- Extrinsic Cecal Pseudomass.- Psoas Hypertrophy.- Pseudoadrenal Mass Caused by Enlarged Veins.- Patient with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia and Portal Hypertension.- Pseudohepatic Tumor Simulated by Adrenal Tumor.- Carcinoma of the Right Adrenal Gland.- Pseudohepatomegaly Simulated by Large Adrenal Tumor.- Nonfunctioning Pheochromocytoma of the Right Adrenal Gland.- Appendix: Tables 1-6.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Learning Diagnostic Imaging: 100 Essential Cases
Book SynopsisThis book is an introduction to diagnostic radiology (including nuclear medicine). Written in a user-friendly format, it takes into account that radiology is divided into many subspecialties that constitute a universe of their own. The book is subdivided into ten sections, such as musculoskeletal, thoracic, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular and breast imaging. Each chapter is presented with an introduction of the subspecialty and ten case studies with illustrations and comments.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews: "It essentially divides radiology into 10 sections … . The book is aimed at the medical student market and the junior doctors market as well as any other interested healthcare professionals. … Each section contains material for further reading at the end, which will appeal to those who like to study in greater depth. … Overall, the presentation of the book is good and I am sure the text will be a welcome addition to the … market in this area." (Arpan Banerjee, RAD Magazine, January, 2009) "The purpose of this book is to provide a quick introduction to diagnostic imaging for medical students and radiology residents, as well as technicians, physician assistants, and nurses associated with diagnostic imaging. Because the book is divided into subspecialties, it may also serve as a refresher for specialized radiologists who are encountering unexpected findings. … This book serves as a teaching file for beginners in diagnostic imaging … ." (Aurelio Matamoros Jr., The Journal of Nuclear Medicine, April, 2009) "Learning Diagnostic Imaging is a collection of cases designed for medical students and new residents as a preview of the various subspecialties of radiology. … The authors attempt to provide an essential background level of information on which to base future learning as the reader proceeds through medical school and/or residency. … This book is easy to read and understand and is user friendly. … it is worth the investment if you are in need of a high-quality introductory case-file book." (James W. Berger, Radiology, Vol. 253 (2), November, 2009)Table of ContentsBreast Imaging.- Cardiovascular Imaging.- Thoracic Radiology.- Gastrointestinal System and Disorders of the Liver, Pancreas, Spleen, and Biliary System.- Genitourinary, Gynecological, and Obstetrical Imaging.- Musculoskeletal Imaging.- Neuroimaging and Head and Neck Imaging.- Nuclear Medicine.- Pediatric Radiology.- Ultrasound Imaging.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Diagnostische und interventionelle Radiologie
Book SynopsisDas Fachbuch bietet Informationen zum neuesten Stand der Diagnostik und zu den aktuellen Möglichkeiten für interventionelle Verfahren. Es ist das erste deutschsprachige Fachbuch, das die gesamte Radiologie in einem Band auf Facharztniveau darstellt. In den klinischen Kapiteln werden zunächst die Klinik, dann die diagnostischen und interventionellen Optionen ausführlich dargestellt. Der Band berücksichtigt die Leitlinien der Deutschen Röntgengesellschaft und bietet mehr als 1000 Abbildungen in höchster Qualität zum Abgleich mit eigenen Befunden.Trade ReviewAus den Rezensionen: “... Aufgrund seiner Übersicht über die gesamte Radiologie ist das Buch vor allem für Assistenzärzte in radiologischer Weiterbildung geeignet – als ständiger Begleiter während ihrer Facharztausbildung und/ oder zum intensivierten Lernen kurz vor der Facharztprüfung ... Schemazeichnungen, Flussdiagramme, Tabellen, extra hervorgehobene Merkabschnitte und Zusammenfassungen erleichtern des Weiteren das Verständnis ... eine durchaus gelungene Übersicht über die gesamte Radiologie unter Berücksichtigung diagnostischer und interventioneller Techniken; sie zeichnet sich insbesondere durch einen systematischen Aufbau und eine sehr verständliche Darstellung aus.“ (Dr. med. Diane Renz, in: Die Hellsten Köpfe für die Radiologie hellste-koepfe.de, März 2011)Table of ContentsUntersuchungstechniken.- Neuroradiologie.- Kopf und Hals.- Thorax.- Herz und Gefäße.- Mamma.- Gastrointestinaltrakt.- Urogenitaltrakt.- Knochen und Gelenke.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Radiology Illustrated: Gynecologic Imaging
Book SynopsisRadiology Illustrated: Gynecologic Imaging is an up-to-date, image-oriented reference in the style of a teaching file that has been designed specifically to be of value in clinical practice. Individual chapters focus on the various imaging techniques, normal variants and congenital anomalies, and the full range of pathology. Each chapter starts with a concise overview, and abundant examples of the imaging findings are then presented. In this second edition, the range and quality of the illustrations have been enhanced, and image quality is excellent throughout. Many schematic drawings have been added to help readers memorize characteristic imaging findings through pattern recognition. The organization of chapters by disease entity will enable readers quickly to find the information they seek. Besides serving as an outstanding aid to differential diagnosis, this book will provide a user-friendly review tool for certification or recertification in radiology.Table of ContentsUS and transvaginal US: techniques, normal findings, and variations.- Gynecologic CT and MR imaging.- Variations and congenital anomalies of the female genital tract.- Uterine myoma.- Uterine adenomyosis.- Uterine cervical carcinoma.- Endometrial carcinoma.- Miscellaneous tumors of the uterus.- Posttreatment changes and recurrence of uterine malignancies.- Gestational trophoblastic diseases.- Miscellaneous lesions of the uterus.- Ovarian cysts and cystic diseases.- Ovarian tumors.- Epithelial tumors of the ovary.- Germ cell tumors of the ovary.- Sex cord-stromal tumors of the ovary.- Miscellaneous tumors of the ovary and adnexa.- Endometriosis.- Ovarian torsion.- Pelvic inflammatory disease and tubo-ovarian abscess.- Ectopic pregnancy.- The vagina and vulva.- Vascular diseases of the female pelvis.- Pediatric gynecologic diseases.- Nongynecologic lesions mimicking gynecologic diseases.- Hysterosalpingography.- Sonohysterography.- Gynecologic nonvascular interventions.- Gynecologic vascular interventions.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Imaging of Soft Tissue Tumors
Book SynopsisThis richly illustrated book provides a comprehensive survey of the growing role of medical imaging studies in the detection, staging, grading, tissue characterization, and post-treatment follow-up of soft tissue tumors. For each tumor group, imaging findings are correlated with clinical, epidemiologic, and histologic data. The relative merits and indications of various imaging modalities are discussed and compared. Particular emphasis is placed on MRI because of its unique contrast resolution and multiplanar imaging capabilities. This third, revised and updated edition includes new chapters on genetics and molecular biology and on pathology of soft tissue tumors, with respect to the new World Health Organization (WHO) classification of soft tissue tumors. It aims to serve both as a systematic, descriptive textbook and as a rich pictorial database of soft tissue masses. The addition of numerous new illustrations of common and rare soft tissue tumors will further increase the scientific and educational value of this third edition.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews of the third edition: RAD-Magazine, Nov. 2006: "There is a lot of knowledge and experience between the two book covers, which is well presented...." "This third edition of ‘Imaging of soft tissue tumors’ has been considerably enlarged by using the bank data of the Belgian Soft Tissue Neoplasm Registry. … This new edition should be recommended to radiologists and nuclear medicine doctors, surgeons, oncologists, graduated or in training, but it is also of interest for the specialists related to the different soft tissues." (F Duparc, Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, Vol. 28, 2006)Table of ContentsDiagnostic Modalities.- Ultrasound of Soft Tissue Tumors.- Color Doppler Ultrasound.- Plain Radiography, Angiography, and Computed Tomography.- Nuclear Medicine Imaging.- Magnetic Resonance Imaging.- Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging.- Cytogenetics and Molecular Genetics of Soft Tissue Tumors and Bone Tumors.- Soft Tissue Tumours: the Surgical Pathologist’s Perspective.- Biopsy of Soft Tissue Tumors.- Staging, Grading, and Tissue Specific Diagnosis.- Staging.- Grading and Tissue-Specific Diagnosis.- General Imaging Strategy of Soft Tissue Tumors.- Imaging of Soft Tissue Tumors.- Tumors of Connective Tissue.- Fibrohistiocytic Tumors.- Lipomatous Tumors.- Tumors and Tumor-like Lesions of Blood Vessels.- Lymphatic Tumors.- Tumors of Muscular Origin.- Synovial Tumors.- Tumors of Peripheral Nerves.- Extraskeletal Cartilaginous and Osseous Tumors.- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors and Related Lesions.- Lesions of Uncertain Differentiation.- Pseudotumoral Lesions.- Soft Tissue Metastasis.- Soft Tissue Lymphoma.- Imaging of Soft Tissue Tumors in The Pediatric Patient.- Imaging After Treatment.- Follow-Up Imaging of Soft Tissue Tumors.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Computed Tomography: From Photon Statistics to Modern Cone-Beam CT
Book SynopsisThis volume provides an overview of X-ray technology and the historical development of modern CT systems. The main focus of the book is a detailed derivation of reconstruction algorithms in 2D and modern 3D cone-beam systems. A thorough analysis of CT artifacts and a discussion of practical issues such as dose considerations give further insight into current CT systems. Although written mainly for graduate students, practitioners will also benefit from this book.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews:"This volume … provide an overview of x-ray technology and reconstruction methods of modern CT scanning systems. … is aimed primarily at post-graduate biomedical engineering and medical physics students. … This is really a book for physicists and medical engineers … ." (Arpan Banerjee, RAD magazine, January, 2009)"This monograph on computed tomography (CT) covers the most recent advances in CT technology, image analysis, and reconstruction methods. It is a well-structured, information rich, and highly technical book. … This is definitely an advanced monograph in CT technology and image reconstruction that will better serve readers with a strong mathematical background. It also can serve as a specialized manual or reference for researchers and experts in the field of medical physics and biomedical engineering." (Dimitris N. Mihailidis, Doody’s Review Service, June, 2009)"This book provides an overview of x-ray technology, describes the historic developmental milestones of modern CT systems, and gives comprehensive insight into reconstruction methods. Its intended audience is graduate students in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, and medical physics. … I strongly recommend this book for students, scientists, and physicists who are interested in reconstruction theory and algorithms." (Tinsu Pan, The Journal of Nuclear Medicine, July, 2009)“The book is self-contained, covering the fundamentals of X-ray physics including X-ray production, interaction with matter and detection. … the diagrams in the book are of a very high quality and complement the text very well. Another feature of the book is its attention to implementation details. … This book is well written and will serve well as a good CT reference or textbook. The author has succeeded in his aim of presenting both the physics and mathematics behind CT in an accessible way.” (Peter R. T. Munro, Contemporary Physics, Vol. 51 (6), 2010)Table of ContentsFundamentals of X-ray Physics.- Milestones of Computed Tomography.- Fundamentals of Signal Processing.- Two-Dimensional Fourier-Based Reconstruction Methods.- Algebraic and Statistical Reconstruction Methods.- Technical Implementation.- Three-Dimensional Fourier-Based Reconstruction Methods.- Image Quality and Artifacts.- Practical Aspects of Computed Tomography.- Dose.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Decision Making in Radiation Oncology: Volume 1
Book SynopsisDecision Making in Radiation Oncology is a reference book designed to enable radiation oncologists, including those in training, to make diagnostic and treatment decisions effectively and efficiently. The design is based on the belief that “a picture is worth a thousand words.” Knowledge is conveyed through an illustrative approach using algorithms, schemas, graphics, and tables. Detailed guidelines are provided for multidisciplinary cancer management and radiation therapy techniques. In addition to the attention-riveting algorithms for diagnosis and treatment, strategies for the management of disease at individual stages are detailed for all the commonly diagnosed malignancies. Clinical trials that have yielded “gold standard” treatment and their results are documented in the schemas. Moreover, radiation techniques, including treatment planning and delivery, are presented in an illustrative way. This groundbreaking publication is an essential tool for physicians in their daily clinical practice.Trade ReviewFrom the book reviews:“This is a comprehensive, full color atlas and text about various head and neck, breast, thoracic, and palliative care for oncology. … I highly recommend this book to oncologists, radiosurgeons, and physicians. … I heartily recommend this publication for all readers for a quick reference book.” (Joseph J. Grenier, Amazon.com, September, 2014)Table of ContentsVolume 1: Introduction .- Section I: Head and Neck Cancers: Orbital and Ocular Malignancies.- Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma.- Cancer of Oral Cavity and Oropharynx.- Malignant Tumors of the Major Salivary Glands.- Cancer of Larynx and Hypopharynx.- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Unknown Head and Neck Primary.- Thyroid Cancer.- Section II: Breast Cancer: Breast Cancer.- Section III: Tumors of the Thorax: Lung Cancer (NSCLC & SCLC).- Thymoma.- Esophageal Cancer.- Section IV: Cancers of the Gastrointestinal Tract: Gastric Cancer.-Pancreatic Cancer.- Hepatobiliary Tumors.- Rectal Cancer .- Cancer of the Anal Canal.-Volume 2: Section V: Tumors of the Genitalurinary System: Cancer of the Bladder.- Cancer of the Prostate.- Testicular Cancer.- Section VI: Gynaecological Cancers: Endometrial Cancer.-Cancer of the Cervix.- Vulva Cancer.- Vaginal Cancer.- Section VII: Lymphomas: Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.- Hodgkin’s Disease.- Multiple Myeloma and Plasmacytoma.-Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma.- CNS Lymphoma.- Section VIII: Tumors of the Central Nervous System: Meningioma.- Adult Glioma.- Pituitary Tumors.- Section IX: Skin Cancers and Soft Tissue Sarcoma: Skin Cancers including Melanoma.- Soft Tissue Sarcoma.- Section X: Pediatric Tumors: Pediatric CNS Tumors.- Retinoblastoma.- Neuroblastoma.- Ewing’s Sarcoma.- Wilm’s Tumor.- Section XI: Other: Palliative Radiation for Brain Metastasis.- Palliative Radiation for Bone Metastasis.- Appendix I: TD 5/5 (table).- Appendix II: Performance Status Scales.- Subject Index.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Ultrasound of the Gastrointestinal Tract
Book SynopsisThis is the second, updated and extended edition of a well-received book that offers a comprehensive overview of ultrasonographic imaging of acute and chronic gastrointestinal diseases, including acute abdomen, appendicitis, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel diseases, neoplasms and masses, infections, malabsorption syndromes, and rare conditions. The value of ultrasound in each disorder is clearly explained and illustrated, and limitations identified. Information is also provided on recent technical developments and ultrasound applications that are likely to become of increasing importance, such as functional and 3D ultrasound, contrast agents and intraoperative ultrasound, elastography, and transperineal ultrasound. The authors are all distinguished experts in the topics they address. Ultrasound of the Gastrointestinal Tract will be a helpful guide in daily practice not only for radiologists but also for gastroenterologists, abdominal surgeons, pediatricians, and oncologists.Table of ContentsPart I: Acute Abdomen.- Part II: Chronic InflammatoryBowel Diseases.- Part III: Infections.- Part IV: Neoplasm.- Part V: Procedures and Technical Developments.- Part VI: Transperineal Ultrasound.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Breast Ultrasound
Book SynopsisThis book is an ideal manual on the use of modern ultrasound in the diagnosis of breast pathology. It provides a comprehensive overview of current ultrasound techniques and explains the advantages and pitfalls of various ultrasound imaging modalities. Detailed attention is devoted to breast carcinoma, with guidance on differential diagnosis and presentation of pre- and postoperative ultrasound appearances. The most important benign breast diseases are also described and illustrated. Age-related features, including those seen in children and adolescents, are carefully analyzed, and an individual chapter is devoted to breast abnormalities in men. All aspects of lymph node appearances are reviewed in detail, with a special focus on the role of ultrasound in the evaluation of lymph node status. Ultrasound-guided breast interventions and imaging of breast implants are discussed in depth. This up-to-date and richly illustrated book will interest and assist specialists in ultrasound diagnostics, radiologists, oncologists, and surgeons.Table of ContentsDiagnosis of Breast Cancer.- Technique of Breast Ultrasound.- Ultrasound of the Normal Breast .- Ultrasound Diagnosis of Breast Cancer.- Differential Diagnosis of Breast Diseases.- Breast Ultrasound in Children and Adolescents.- Breast Pathology in Men.- Ultrasound Examination of Regional Lymph Nodes.- Ultrasound Examination after Breast Surgery.- Recurrent Breast Cancer.- Ultrasound Imaging in Patients with Breast Implants.- Ultrasound-Guided Breast Intervention.- Conclusion.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG 7.0 Tesla MRI Brain Atlas: In-vivo Atlas with
Book SynopsisThe inaugural publication of the 7.0 Tesla MRI Brain Atlas: In Vivo Atlas with Cryomacrotome Correlation in 2010 provided readers with a spectacular source of ultra-high resolution images revealing a wealth of details of the brainstem and midbrain structures. This second edition contributes additional knowledge gained as a result of technologic advances and recent research. To facilitate identification and comparison of brain structures and anatomy, a detailed coordination matrix is featured in each image. Updated axial, sagittal, and coronal images are also included. This state-of-the-art and user-friendly reference will provide researchers and clinicians with important new perspectives.Table of ContentsForeword.- Preface.- Preface of the 2nd Edition.- Introduction.- 1. Reference of Brain Image Setting.- 2. Orientation of Brain Images.- I. Orientation of the image sections and planes.- II. Standard of the sectional brain image planes and sizes.- III. Adjustment of MRI brain to the reference brain.- IV. Terminology & Labeling.- V. Data collection system for clinicopathologic brain mapping.- VI. Figures (Figs. 1, 2, 3).- 3. Sources of Brain Images.- I. In vivo Images using 7.0T MRI.- II. Cadaver Images by Cryomacrotome.- III. Image reconstruction and volume rendering.- 4. 3D Images by Volume Rendering.- I. Coronal, Sagittal and Axial Cuts- Cadaver (Fig. 4).- II. Coronal, Sagittal and Axial Cuts- MRI (Fig. 5).- III. Sulcus and Gyrus- MRI (Fig. 6).- IV.Brodmann areas-MRI (Fig. 7).- Acknowledgements.- Chapter I. Coronal Images of Cadaver & Human Brain of 7.0T MRI In Vivo.- Chapter II. Sagittal Images of Cadaver & Human Brain of 7.0T MRI In Vivo.- Chapter III. Axial Images of Cadaver & Human Brain of 7.0T MRI In Vivo.- References.- Abbreviations.- Index.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Sports Injuries in Children and Adolescents: A Case-Based Approach
Book SynopsisThis introduction to sports injuries in children and adolescents is written in a user-friendly format and takes into account the fact that sports injuries in the pediatric population are not an easy topic for non-pediatric orthopedic surgeons, pediatricians, and non-pediatric radiologists. The book is divided into five chapters on musculoskeletal particularities in children, head and spine trauma, muscle strains and avulsion injuries, bone fractures, overuse injuries, and miscellanea. Each of these chapters comprises ten cases, and each case study includes up to four figures, a description of the clinical case, a review of the pathophysiology of the condition described in the case, and a final section on imaging findings. Sports Injuries in Children and Adolescents is a case-based book aimed at pediatricians, pediatric orthopedic surgeons, and radiologists.Table of ContentsMusculoskeletal Particularities in Children.- Head and Spine Trauma.- Muscle Strains and Avulsion Injuries.- Bone Fractures.- Overuse Injuries.- Miscellanea.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Graphs and Tables for Use in Radiology / Kurven und Tabellen für die Radiologie / Graphiques et Tables pour la Radiologie / Gráficas y Tablas para Radiología: Kurven und Tabellen für die Radiologie / Graphiques et tables pour la Radiologie
Table of Contents1. Generalities.- 2. Dosimetry.- 3. Generation and attenuation of X- and gamma rays.- 4. Relative depth doses, tissue/air ratios and dose distributions for various radiations.- 5. Scattering of X- and gamma rays and its influence on dose distribution.- 6. Nuclear medicine and radium therapy.- 7. Diagnostic with X-rays.- 8. General data on medicine and biology.- 9. Radiation protection.- 10. Index.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Therapie des Harnblasenkarzinoms
Book SynopsisDas Buch informiert über die operative und konservative Therapie sämtlicher Stadien des Harnblasenkrebses. Entsprechend der großen Bedeutung der histologischen Einschätzung der Tumorausbreitung und Bösartigkeit wird die pathologische Anatomie des Harnblasenkarzinoms ausführlich dargestellt. Bei den operativen Verfahren steht die transurethrale Tumorresektion im Vordergrund. Eine Verbesserung der operativen Behandlung, insbesondere der fortgeschrittenen Stadien des Harnblasenkrebses, bieten die Methoden der integrierten Therapie. Hierzu gehören Chemo- und Strahlentherapie, aber auch die neuesten Verfahren wie die lokale Hyperthermie. Insbesondere die komplizierte integrierte Therapie nimmt in dem Buch breiten Raum ein. Bei den Einzeldarstellungen der verschiedenen tragenden Säulen der integrierten Therapie (Operation, Chemotherapie, Strahlenbehandlung und Hyperthermie) wird übergreifend versucht, das Ineinanderspiel der verschiedenen Therapieformen deutlich zu machen. Die Laserbehandlung, die photodynamische Therapie sowie der Stand der Immuntherapie werden ihrer Bedeutung entsprechend abgehandelt. Die praxisnahe, übersichtliche Darstellung des Themas macht das Buch für Urologen und andere, mit dem Problem befaßten Ärzte in Klinik und Praxis zu einem aktuellen Nachschlagewerk und Ratgeber.Table of ContentsEinführung.- Pathologische Anatomie des Harnblasenkarzinoms.- Operative Therapie des Harnblasenkarzinoms (Mit 8 Abbildungen).- Strahlentherapie des Harnblasenkarzinoms.- Systemische Chemotherapie beim metastasierten Harnblasenkarzinom.- Lokale Therapiekonzepte beim Harnblasenkarzinom a) Intravesikale Zytostatikainstillation b) Integrierte Behandlung durch intraarterielle Zytostatikainfusion und transurethrale Hochfrequenzhyperthermie (Mit 12 Abbildungen).- Transurethrale lokale Hochfrequenzhyperthermie des Harnblasenkarzinoms (Mit 9 Abbildungen).- Laserbehandlung von Urogenital-Tumoren (Mit 6 Abbildungen).- Integrale photodynamische Therapie des multifokalen Blasenkarzinoms nach Photosensibilisierung mit Hämatoporphyrinderivat (HpD) (Mit 6 Abbildungen).- Immuntherapie beim Harnblasenkarzinom (Mit 4 Abbildungen).- Glossar der onkologischen Therapie des Harnblasenkarzinoms.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Die Behandlung Innerer Krankheiten mit
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsInhaltsangabe.- I. Biologischer Teil.- Physikalische und chemische Vorbemerkungen.- Chemische Wirkungen der radioaktiven Substanzen.- Einfluß der radioaktiven Substanzen auf Fermente.- Einwirkung der Becquerelstrahlen auf pflanzliche Organismen.- Einwirkung der Becquerelstrahlen auf niedere tierische Organismen.- Biologische Wirkungen der radioaktiven Substanzen bei höheren tierischen Organismen.- A. Durch lokale äußere Bestrahlung.- B. Durch Einverleibung.- Applikation und Dosierung der radioaktiven Substanzen.- 1. Beeinflussung des blutbildenden Apparats.- 2. Wirkung auf Herz und Gefäßsystem und auf das chromaffine Gewebe.- 3. Beeinflussung der Atemorgane.- 4. Beeinflussung des Magen-Darmtraktus.- 5. Wirkungen auf die Nieren.- 6. Einwirkung auf die Haut.- 7. Einfluß auf die Keimdrüsen.- 8. Wirkung der radioaktiven Substanzen auf den Stoffwechsel.- 9. Einfluß auf das Nervensystem.- Theoretische Schlußbetrachtungen.- II. Klinischer Teil.- Therapeutische Anwendungsformen.- Allgemeine Gesichtspunkte bei der Indikationsstellung.- I. Gelenkerkrankungen.- II. Erkrankungen des Nervensystems.- III. Erkrankungen der Muskeln.- IV. Erkrankungen des Nasen-Rachenraumes und des Respirationstraktus..- V. Erkrankungen des Herzens und der Gefäße.- VI. Erkrankungen des Intestinaltraktus.- VII. Erkrankungen der Nieren und der Blase.- VIII. Stoffwechselkrankheiten.- IX. Erkrankungen des blutbildenden Apparates.- X. Karzinome und Sarkome.- XI. Erkrankungen der Blutdrüsen.- Literatur.
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