Nuclear medicine Books

Book SynopsisThe textbook begins with exercises related to radioactive sources and decay schemes. The problems covered include series decay and how to determine the frequency and energy of emitted particles in disintegrations. The next chapter deals with the interaction of ionizing radiation, including the treatment of photons and charged particles. The main focus is on applications based on the knowledge of interaction, to be used in subsequent work and courses. The textbook then examines detectors and measurements, including both counting statistics and properties of pulse detectors. The chapter that follows is dedicated to dosimetry, which is a major subject in medical radiation physics. It covers theoretical applications, such as different equilibrium situations and cavity theories, as well as experimental dosimetry, including ionization chambers and solid state and liquid dosimeters. A shorter chapter deals with radiobiology, where different cell survival models are considered. The last chapter concerns radiation protection and health physics. Both radioecology and radiation shielding calculations are covered. The textbook includes tables to simplify the solutions of the exercises, but the reader is mainly referred to important websites for importing necessary data.

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Book SynopsisNuclear chemistry represents a vital fi eld of basic and applied research. This Volume 1 Nuclear- and Radiochemistry: Introduction describes the relevant parameters of stable and unstable atomic nuclei, the various modes of radioactive transformations, the corresponding types of radiation, and fi nally the mechanisms of nuclear reactions. The 2nd edition has updated the chapters throughout with additional material. The reader is also referred to the new edition of Volume 2 Nuclear- and Radiochemistry: Modern Applications.

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Book SynopsisNuclear cardiology is no longer a medical discipline residing solely in nuclear medicine. This is the first book to recognize this fact by integrating in-depth information from both the clinical cardiology and nuclear cardiology literature, and acknowledging cardiovascular medicine as the fundamental knowledge base needed for the practice of nuclear cardiology. The book is designed to increase the practitioner's knowledge of cardiovascular medicine, thereby enhancing the quality of interpretations through improved accuracy and clinical relevance.The text is divided into four sections covering all major topics in cardiology and nuclear cardiology: Basic Sciences and Cardiovascular Diseases Conventional Diagnostic Modalities Nuclear Cardiology Management of Cardiovascular Diseases Table of ContentsBasic Sciences.- The Heart: Anatomy, Physiology and Exercise Physiology.- Pathophysiology of Coronary Artery Disease.- Pathology of Coronary Artery Disease and Ischemic Heart Disease.- Pathophysiology of Diabetic Vascular Complications.- Conventional Investigation of Coronary Artery Disease and Ischaemic Heart Disease.- Clinical Assessment and Evaluation of the Cardiovascular System.- The Plain Chest Radiograph in the Assessment of Cardiac Disease.- Ischaemic and Inflammatory Biomarkers in Cardiovascular Disease.- Electrocardiography and Exercise Stress Test.- Ambulatory Electrocardiography, Transient Event Monitors, and Continuous Loop Recorders.- Echocardiography and Contrast Echocardiography.- Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography.- Transesophageal echocardiography.- Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology – An Overview.- Cardiac Catheterization and Selective Coronary Angiography: Current Status and Limitations.- Emerging Role of Multi-detector CT Imaging.- Current Status of Cardiovascular MR Imaging.- Nuclear Cardiology.- Principles of Myocardial SPECT Imaging.- Radionuclides in Nuclear Cardiology: Current Status and Limitations.- Planar and SPECT Radiopharmaceuticals in Nuclear Cardiology: Current Status and Limitations.- Myocardial Perfusion Imaging for Risk Stratification in Suspected or Known Coronary Artery Disease: Current Status and Limitations.- Imaging Protocols in Myocardial Perfusion Scintigraphy.- Pharmacological Stress Myocardial Perfusion Imaging: Current Status and Limitations.- Gated Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) Imaging: Current Status and Limitations.- Myocardial Perfusion Scintigraphy in the Assessment of Post-Revascularization – Current Status and Limitations.- Nuclear Cardiology in Women.- Myocardial Perfusion Scintigraphy in Acute Chest Pain: Current Status and Limitations.- Myocardial Perfusion Scintigraphy in Diabetes: Current Status and Limitations.- Artefacts and Pitfalls in Myocardial Perfusion Imaging.- Multiple Gated Equilibrium Blood Pool Imaging (MUGA).- First Pass Studies – Current Status and Limitations.- Cardiac PET: Physics and Methodology.- PET Radiopharmaceuticals in Nuclear Cardiology: Current Status and Limitations.- Cardiac PET Imaging: Current Status and Limitations.- Paediatric Nuclear Cardiology.- Cardiac Adrenergic Imaging.- Management of Coronary Artery Disease and Ischaemic Heart Disease.- Prevention of Coronary Heart Disease.- Cardiovascular Medications: Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics.- Anti-Arrhythmic Drugs: Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics.- Coronary Angioplasty and Newer Interventional Strategies.- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: Science and Practice.- Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery.- Transmyocardial Revascularization.- Prevention of Re-Stenosis of Coronary Arteries by Radionuclides.- Cardiac Transplantation: Current Status and Limitations.

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive reference and practical guide on the technology and application of ultrasound to the musculoskeletal system. It is organized into two main sections. The first is devoted to general aspects, while the second provides a systematic overview of the applications of musculoskeletal ultrasound in different areas of the body. Ultrasound scans are correlated with drawings, photographs, images obtained using other modalities, and anatomic specimens. There is a generous complement of high-quality illustrations based on high-end equipment. This book will acquaint beginners with the basics of musculoskeletal ultrasound, while more advanced sonologists and sonographers will learn new skills, means of avoiding pitfalls, and ways of effectively relating the ultrasound study to the clinical background.Trade ReviewFrom the book reviews:“The book is geared towards all specialities interested in musculoskeletal ultrasound, including orthopaedics surgeons, sports physicians, rheumatologists and of course radiologists. It would be just as useful to a novice as an experienced practitioner. … I found this book extremely useful with many little tips for improving my own skills. I would strongly recommend this book to anyone who is enthusiastic about musculoskeletal ultrasound.” (Shah Khan, British Journal of Hospital Medicine, Vol. 75 (6), June, 2014)"This book will serve as a terrific reading-room reference … to learn how to apply the cross-sectional modality of US to the musculoskeletal system. Best of all, it is fascinating, readable, and extremely well illustrated … . Each chapter is packed with pearls and is presented with clarity. … The same level of clarity, quality, readability, and comprehensiveness carries through every topic in every chapter. … It has the potential to be both an invaluable tutorial and a constantly used resource for subspecialist musculoskeletal radiologists." (Michael A. Bruno, Radiology, Vol. 252 (2), August, 2009)Table of ContentsIntrumentation: Technical Requirements (Derchi/Rizzatto); General: Skin/Subcutaneous Tissue (Valle/Zamorani); Muscle and Tendon (Zamorani/Valle ); Nerve and Vessels (Valle/Zamorani); Bone and Joint (Zamorani/Valle); Individual Anatomic Sites: Upper Limb:Shoulder (Bianchi/Martinoli); Arm (Martinoli/Bianchi ); Elbow (Bianchi/Martinoli); Forearm (Martinoli/Bianchi ); Wrist (Bianchi/ Martinoli); Hand (Martinoli/Bianchi ); Lower Limb: Hip (Martinoli/Bianchi); Thigh (Bianchi/Martinoli); Knee (Martinoli/Bianchi); Leg (Bianchi/Martinoli); Ankle (Martinoli/Bianchi); Foot (Bianchi/Martinoli); Interventional Procedures: US-guided Interventional Procedures in the Musculoskeletal System (Bianchi/Zamorani); Pediatric Applications: Pediatric Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (Martinoli/Valle); Subject Index; List of Contributors.

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Book SynopsisThe Institute of Nuclear Medicine, founded in 1961, celebrates with this Festschrift, its Golden Jubilee. It has been a remarkable 50 years of progress of the radionuclide tracer methodology. From initial, physiology based experimentation, a full independent medical discipline evolved, and with it, a comprehensive clinical service. Diagnosis and Treatment with radiotracers have established the basis for Nuclear Medicine. Technological advances have permeated the field like none other, its multidisciplinary character and its translational research are embedded in the history of the Institute and its success. Recent and latest advances in the field promise a future as bright as has been witnessed and documented in the last 50 years.Table of ContentsPart I: The first 25 years 1961-1985.- Part II: growth and progress 1986-2011.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsEssentials of Nuclear Medicine Imaging, 7e 1. Radioactivity, Radionuclides, and Radiopharmaceuticals 2. Instrumentation and Quality Control 3. Central Nervous System 4. Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Salivary Glands 5. Cardiovascular System 6. Respiratory System 7. Gastrointestinal Tract 8. Skeletal System 9. Genitourinary System and Adrenal Glands 10. Non-PET Neoplasm Imaging and Radionuclide Therapy 11. Hybrid PET/CT Neoplasm Imaging 12. Inflammation and Infection Imaging 13. Authorized User and Radioisotope Safety Issues Self-Evaluation Unknown Case Sets Answers to Unknown Case Sets Appendices Appendix A Characteristics of Radionuclides for Imaging and Therapy Appendix B-1 Radioactivity Conversion Table for International System (SI) Units Appendix B-2 Radioactivity Conversion Table for International System (SI) Units Appendix C-1 Technetium-99m Decay and Generation Tables Appendix C-2 Other Radionuclide Decay Tables Appendix D Injection Techniques and Pediatric Dosages Appendix E Sample Techniques for Nuclear Imaging Appendix F Nonradioactive Pharmaceuticals in Nuclear Medicine Appendix G Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Appendix H-1 General Considerations for Hospitalized Patients Receiving Radionuclide Therapy Appendix H-2 Special Considerations and Requirements for Iodine-131 Therapy Appendix I Emergency Procedures for Spills of Radioactive Materials and Special Circumstances

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Book SynopsisThe aim of this book is to provide concise information and quick reference on the basics and practice of PET/CT for beginners. The chapters are written by Nuclear Medicine experts from different countries with enormous experience in PET/CT practice. Starting with the basics of PET/CT describing physics and the use of radiopharmaceuticals in PET/CT, the book explores the principle of PET/CT in radiotherapy planning. The last five chapters explore normal variation, pitfalls and artefacts commonly seen with various routinely used PET radiotracers. The text is enriched by tables and highlighted clinical cases for better understanding. This book will be of interest mostly to nuclear medicine physicians and radiologists, but it may be appealing also to a wider medical community including oncologists and radiotherapists.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Basic Principles of PET-CT imaging.- Chapter 2: Physics of PET and Respiratory Gating.- Chapter 3. The Physics of PET/CT for Radiotherapy Planning.- Chapter 4. 18F-FDG and Non-FDG PET Radiopharmaceuticals.- Chapter 5. PET/CT imaging: Patient instructions and preparation.- Chapter 6.18F-FDG PET/CT Imaging: Normal variants, pitfalls and artefacts.-Chapter 7: 68Ga-DOTA-peptides PET-CT: Physiological biodistribution, variants and pitfalls.- Chapter 8. 18F-methylcholine (FCH) PET-CT imaging: Physiological distribution, pitfalls and imaging pearls.- Chapter 9: 68Ga-PSMA PET/CT: Normal Variants, Pitfalls and Artefacts.- Chapter 10: 18F-NaF PET-CT Imaging.

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Book SynopsisA highly successful introduction to echocardiography, now in a new and enhanced edition In diagnostic cardiology, the effectiveness and reliability of state-of-the-art echocardiography is unsurpassed but-as with all ultrasound examinations-the results are highly operator dependent. The second edition of Boehmeke's Pocket Atlas of Echocardiography is concise and portable, including all the information necessary to perform and read echocardiograms, and to navigate the bewildering number of imaging planes that transect the heart, with ease and confidence. Key features: More than 400 illustrations, including sharp, clear echocardiograms, corresponding full-color schematic diagrams, and 3-D images. For this new edition, all images showing cardiac disease have been post-processed to make them clearer and in more accurate relation to the explanatory drawings Detailed descriptions of all the acoustic windows and imaging planes for every echocardiogram A practical overview of the typical patient examination, including imaging and patient positioning All cardiac diseases are shown: valvular heart disease, coronary heart disease, cardiomyopathies, prosthetic valves, carditis, septal defects, hypertensive heart diseases, intracardiac masses; depicted in B-mode, M-mode, Doppler and color Doppler New to the second edition: nearly 80 videos are now accessible on the Thieme MediaCenter showing normal views and many pathologies in video mode Table of ContentsExamination 1 Imaging and Patient Position 2 Parasternal Long-Axis View 3 Parasternal Short-Axis View 4 Apical Windows 5 Suprasternal Window 6 Subcostal Window M-Mode and Doppler Echocardiography 7 M-Mode Echocardiography 8 Doppler Echocardiography Cardiac Abnormalities 9 Valvular Heart Disease 10 Coronary Heart Disease 11 Cardiomyopathies 12 Prosthetic Valves 13 Carditis 14 Septal Defects 15 Hypertensive Heart Diseases 16 Intracardiac Masses

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Book Synopsis Presents an overall analytical treatment of MRI physics and engineering. Special attention is paid to the treatment of intrinsic artefacts of the different sequences which can be described for the different scan methods. The book contains many images, especially showing specific properties of the different scan methods. The methods discussed include RARE, GRASE, EPI and Spiral Scan. The 3rd edition deals with stranger gradient and new RF coil systems, and sequences such as Balanced FFE and q-space diffusion imaging and SENSE.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews of the third edition: "In summary the book treats almost all ingredients of MRI, generally at a good level with excellent illustrations and relevant bibliographic references and it does probably represent the best monograph devoted to the subject available today." (Physicalia, 25/2, 2003) "The book can be recommended to specialists in medical physics who are involved in the use and research of magnetic resonance imaging." (European Radiology, 13/7, 2003) "The treatment is mathematically detailed throughout but the inclusion of over 100 well annotated real images and example calculations reward the hard work needed with a very clear understanding of precisely how the different methods work and the extent of their limitations." (Contemporary Physics 2004, 45, page 441) "Magnetic Resonance Imaging is still clearly intended as a book for the specialist but I think the third edition makes the material accessible to the beginning student … as very reliable reference. … the inclusion of over 100 well annotated real images and example calculations reward the hard work needed with a very clear understanding of precisely how the different methods work and the extent of their limitations. Since 1996 the book has certainly been my authority on MRI." (Dr. C. N. Guy, Contemporary Physics, Vol. 45 (5), 2004) "The authors have undertaken the task to develop a coherent theoretical description of MRI, which can serve as a background for thorough understanding of recent and future developments in magnetic resonance imaging. … the book can be recommended to specialists in medical physics who are involved in the use and research of magnetic resonance imaging." (European Radiology, Vol. 13 (7), 2003) "This book is devoted to a comprehensive introduction to MR Imaging physics … . The book is organised in chapters devoted to a unified topic and accompanied by illustrations. … the book treats almost all ingredients of MRI, generally at a good level with excellent illustrations and relevant bibliographic references and its does probably represent the best monograph devoted to the subject available today." (Thierry Metens, Physicalia, Vol. 25 (2), 2003)Table of ContentsMagnetic Resonance Imaging: A Historical Introduction.- 1. MRI and Its Hardware.- 2.Conventional Imaging Methods.- 3. Imaging Methods with Advanced % MathType!MTEF!2!1!+- % feaagCart1ev2aaatCvAUfeBSjuyZL2yd9gzLbvyNv2CaerbuLwBLn % hiov2DGi1BTfMBaeXatLxBI9gBaerbd9wDYLwzYbItLDharqqtubsr % 4rNCHbGeaGqiVu0Je9sqqrpepC0xbbL8F4rqqrFfpeea0xe9Lq-Jc9 % vqaqpepm0xbba9pwe9Q8fs0-yqaqpepae9pg0FirpepeKkFr0xfr-x % fr-xb9adbaqaaeGaciGaaiaabeqaamaabaabaaGcbaGabm4Aayaala % aaaa!36F6! $$\vec k $$ -Space Trajectories.- 4. Steady-State Gradient-Echo Imaging.- 5. Transient-State Gradient-Echo Imaging.- 6. Contrast and Signal-to-Noise Ratio.- 7. Motion and Flow.- 8. Partitioning of the Magnetization into Configurations.- References.- Index of Abbreviated Terms.

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Book SynopsisAn in-depth introduction to radiotherapy physics emphasizing the clinical aspects of the field. This second edition gradually and sequentially develops each of its topics in clear and concise language. It includes important mathematical analyses, yet is written so that these sections can be skipped, if desired, without compromising understanding. The book consists of seven parts covering basic physics (Parts I-II), equipment for radiotherapy (Part III), radiation dosimetry (Parts IV-V), radiation treatment planning (Part VI), and radiation safety and shielding (Part VII). An invaluable text for radiation oncologists, radiation therapists, and clinical physicists.Table of Contents1 Scope of Clinical Radiotherapy Physics.- 2 Atoms, Molecules, and Matter.- 3 Propagation of Energy by Electromagnetic Waves.- 4 Nuclear Transitions and Radioactive Decay.- 5 Radioactive Decay Calculations.- 6 Collision and Radiation Loss in Charged-Particle Interactions.- 7 Photon Interactions.- 8 Conventional X-Ray Machines.- 9 Equipment for Radioisotope Teletherapy.- 10 Particle Accelerators.- 11 Quantification of Radiation Field: Radiation Units and Measurements.- 12 Instruments for Radiation Detection.- 13 Basic Ratios and Factors for the Dosimetry of External Beam.- 14 Beam Dosimetry: Additional Corrections — Special Situations.- 15 Treatment Dose Distribution Planning: Photon Beams.- 16 Physical Aspects of Electron Beam Therapy.- 17 Physics of the Use of Small Sealed Sources in Brachytherapy.- 18 Radiation Safety Standards.- 19 Radiation Safety in External-Beam Therapy.- 20 Radiation Safety in Brachytherapy.- Appendix A and B.

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Book SynopsisOver the past decade, fluorine (19F) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has garnered significant scientific interest in the biomedical research community owing to the unique properties of fluorinated materials and the 19F nucleus. Fluorine has an intrinsically sensitive nucleus for MRI. There is negligible endogenous 19F in the body and thus there is no background signal. Fluorine-containing compounds are ideal tracer labels for a wide variety of MRI applications. Moreover, the chemical shift and nuclear relaxation rate can be made responsive to physiology via creative molecular design. This book is an interdisciplinary compendium that details cutting-edge science and medical research in the emerging field of 19F MRI. Edited by Ulrich Flögel and Eric Ahrens, two prominent MRI researchers, this book will appeal to investigators involved in MRI, biomedicine, immunology, pharmacology, probe chemistry, and imaging physics. Trade Review"Since the first published images in the mid 1970s, 19F MRI has made a significant comeback in molecular and cellular imaging during the last 10 years. This book is written by an international gathering of scientists who have been expert witnesses to this renaissance, covering every aspect from physical, chemical, and biological perspectives."—Dr. Jeff W. M. Bulte, Johns Hopkins University, USA"Fluorine Magnetic Resonance Imaging provides a splendid overview of how the 19F nucleus can be exploited to interrogate healthy and diseased tissues. Written by recognized experts in MRI pulse sequences, imaging hardware, contrast agent chemistry, pharmacy, and medicine, it covers the whole field from the technique to clinical application. An important and highly recommended book."—Prof. Gustav J. Strijkers, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands"This is an authoritative and comprehensive book on a very important and emerging topic in the field of MRI and biomedical imaging. The editors have engaged the leaders in 19F MRI and cover all basic and advanced concepts in this field. The book is rich in illustrations and examples, which facilitate comprehension. I have no doubt that it is going to be a valuable resource in helping the next generation of scientists and clinicians to continue the process of advancing 19F MRI and its application in biology and medicine."—Dr. Zahi A. Fayad, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, USATable of ContentsTechnical Issues. Pulse Sequence Considerations and Schemes. Advanced Detection Techniques and Hardware: Simultaneous 1H/19F. Hyperpolarization for Signal Enhancement (Naumann/Bernading; Magdeburg, Germany) 19F Imaging Agents. Active Targeting of Perfluorocarbon Nanoemulsions. Responsive Probes for 19F MRS/MRI Inflammation Imaging. Imaging Acute Organ Transplant Rejection with 19F MRI. Cardiac Disease. Monitoring of Specific Cell Populations. Tracking Lymphocytes in vivo. Tracking of Dendritic Cells. Neural Stem Cells. Pharmacology. Fluorinated Drugs and Natural Products. Other Biomedical Applications. Imaging of the Respiratory System. Tracking of Capsules and Catheters in the Human Gastrointestinal Tract. Perspectives. Perfluorocarbon Theranostic Nanomedicines: Pharmaceutical Scientist’s Perspective.

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Book SynopsisAfter World War II, the US Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) began mass-producing radioisotopes, sending out nearly 64,000 shipments of radioactive materials to scientists and physicians by 1955. Even as the atomic bomb became the focus of Cold War anxiety, radioisotopes represented the government's efforts to harness the power of the atom for peaceadvancing medicine, domestic energy, and foreign relations. In Life Atomic, Angela N. H. Creager tells the story of how these radioisotopes, which were simultaneously scientific tools and political icons, transformed biomedicine and ecology. Government-produced radioisotopes provided physicians with new tools for diagnosis and therapy, specifically cancer therapy, and enabled biologists to trace molecular transformations. Yet the government's attempt to present radioisotopes as marvelous dividends of the atomic age was undercut in the 1950s by the fallout debates, as scientists and citizens recognized the hazards of low-level radiation. Creager reveals that growing consciousness of the danger of radioactivity did not reduce the demand for radioisotopes at hospitals and laboratories, but it did change their popular representation from a therapeutic agent to an environmental poison. She then demonstrates how, by the late twentieth century, public fear of radioactivity overshadowed any appreciation of the positive consequences of the AEC's provision of radioisotopes for research and medicine.

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Book SynopsisProvides readers with an overview of the new developments of precision medicine in radiation oncology, further advancing the integration of new research findings into individualized radiation therapy and its clinical applications.Table of ContentsContributors Precision Radiation Oncology: An Introduction by Sharad Goyal, Sachin Jhawar, and Bruce G. Haffty 1. Combining Cytotoxic Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy by Vivek Verma and Charles B. Simone II 2. Molecular Targeted Therapy and Radiation by Stephen A. Rosenberg, Zachary S. Morris, and Randall J. Kimple 3. Current State of the Art in Intracranial Stereotactic Radiosurgery Technology: Accuracy, Precision, and Clinical Impact by George Farha, David Schlesinger, Arman Sarfehina, Argun Sahgal, and Mark Ruschin 4. Spine Radiosurgery in the Management of Spine Metastasis by Neil K. Taunk and Sharad Goyal 5. Body Radiosurgery by Jordan A. Torok, Manisha Palta, and Joseph K. Salama 6. Brachytherapy by Dodul Mondal, Omar Mahmoud, and Atif J. Khan 7. Proton Beam Therapy by Ryan Rhome and Rahul R. Parikh 8. Intraoperative Radiation Therapy by Daniel J. Tandberg, Christopher G. Willett, Manisha Palta, and Brian G. Czito 9. Nanomedicines: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Applications in Radiation Oncology by Joseph M. Caster, Tian Zhang, Artish N. Patel, Nichole J. Newman, and Andrew Z. Wang 10. Radiolabeled Spheres by John Byun, John L. Nosher, and Salma K. Jabbour 11. Radiogenomics: Advancing Precision Radiation Oncology Through Development of a Genomic-Based Predictive Instrument by Barry S. Rosenstein 12. Combined Effects of Immunotherapy and Radiation Therapy by Sachin Jhawar and Ann W. Silk 13. Radiomics by Ke Nie and Min-Ying Lydia Su 14. Big Data and Radiation Oncology by Sanjay Aneja and James B. Yu Index

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Book SynopsisRadiation protection is a core element of radiologic technology programmes and daily practice alike.Rad Tech''s Guide to Radiation Protectionis a comprehensive yet compact guide designed to illuminate the extensive field of radiation protection for technologists, trainees, and radiology students. Organised into ten digestible chapters, the second edition of this popular book provides new discussions of dose factors in computed tomography, the debate concerning the use of the LNT model, Diagnostic Reference Levels (DRLs), dose optimization, and more. Written by a recognised expert in medical radiation sciences, this valuable guide: Helps students and technologists acquire the skills required to protect patients, personnel, and members of the public in the radiology department Reflects the most current standards for radiation protection, with references to relevant organisations and resources Covers basic radiobiology, sources of radiation Table of ContentsPreface to the Second Edition xi Acknowledgments xiii 1 Nature and Scope of Radiation Protection 1 What is Radiation Protection? 2 Scope of Radiation Protection 2 Diagnostic Radiology Modalities 3 Why Protect Patients and Personnel in Diagnostic Radiology? 3 Framework for Radiation Protection 4 Basic Schemes for Patient Exposure in Digital Radiography, Fluoroscopy, and Computed Tomography 6 Factors Affecting Dose in Diagnostic Radiology 8 Dose Management Techniques 10 Pregnancy: Radiation Protection Considerations 11 2 Diagnostic X-Rays: Essential Physical Factors 13 X-Ray Production 14 Mechanisms for Creating X-Rays 14 X-Ray Spectrum 16 X-Ray Attenuation 20 X-Ray Interactions 23 Increasing kV and Scatter Production 26 3 Radiation Quantities and Units 27 Sources of Radiation Exposure 29 Types of Exposure 30 Quantities and Units for Quantifying Ionizing Radiation 31 Quantities and Units for Quantifying Biologic Risks 33 Radiation Measurement 36 Wearing a Personnel Dosimeter 38 4 Basic Radiobiology 39 What is Radiobiology? 41 Essential Physics and Chemistry 41 Fundamental Concepts of Radiobiology 44 Deterministic Effects (Early Effects of Radiation) 49 Stochastic Effects (Late Effects of Radiation) 51 Radiation Exposure During Pregnancy 54 5 Current Standards for Radiation Protection 55 Radiation Protection Organizations 56 Objectives of Radiation Protection 57 Radiation Protection Criteria and Standards 58 Recommended Dose Limits 60 Diagnostic Reference Levels: A Useful Tool for Optimization of Protection 62 6 Dose Factors in Digital Radiography 65 Digital Radiography: Essential Considerations 66 The Standardized Exposure Indicator: Basics 68 Factors Affecting Dose in Digital Radiography 70 7 Dose Factors in Fluoroscopy 77 Major Components of Fluoroscopic Imaging Systems 78 Factors Affecting Dose in Fluoroscopy 82 Scattered Radiation in Fluoroscopy 87 8 Factors Affecting Dose in Computed Tomography 89 Computed Tomography: A Definition 90 Nobel Prize for CT Pioneers 91 CT Principles: the Basics 91 Multislice CT Technology: The Pitch 93 Dose Distribution in CT 93 CT Dose Metrics 94 Factors Affecting the Dose in CT 96 Dose Optimization in CT 99 9 Dose Management Regulations and Optimization 101 Federal Regulations for Dose Management 103 Equipment Specifications for Radiography 104 Equipment Specifications for Fluoroscopy 106 Procedures for Minimizing Dose to Patients and Personnel 109 Shielding: Design of Protective Barriers 112 Quality Assurance: Dose Management and Optimization 114 10 Pregnancy: Essential Radiation Protection Considerations 117 Rationale for Radiation Protection in Pregnancy 118 Factors Affecting Dose to the Conceptus 119 Estimating the Dose to the Conceptus 120 Continuing/Terminating a Pregnancy After Exposure 120 Dose Reduction Techniques for Pregnant Patients 121 The Pregnant Worker 121 References 125 Index 129

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Book SynopsisCOMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY: PHYSICS AND TECHNOLOGY In the newly updated second edition of Computed Tomography: Physics and Technology A Self Assessment Guide, distinguished computed tomography (CT) educator Euclid Seeram delivers a completely revised and expanded collection of multiple-choice questions covering all relevant technological advances, including the use of artificial intelligence, in the field of CT. In the book, readers will find a focused emphasis on physics and technology an area where students of this discipline have traditionally struggled. The questions are presented in a format similar to those found on the certification examinations of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT), and other professional medical imaging organizations around the world. The author has also included true-false questions, short answer questions, and relevant learning outcomes to aid students inTable of ContentsPreface Acknowledgements Chapter 1: Computed Tomography (CT): Pioneering Work and Technical Overview Chapter 2: Data Acquisition Principles Chapter 3: X-Ray Tubes and Generator Technologies Chapter 4: Radiation Attenuation in CT: Essential Physics Chapter 5: CT Detector Technology - Fundamentals Chapter 6: Image Reconstruction in CT: Basic Principles Chapter 7: CT Image Display, Storage, Communications, and Image Postprocessing Chapter 8: Multi-Slice CT: Fundamental Principles Chapter 9: Image Quality in CT Chapter 10: Dose Optimization in CT Chapter 11: CT Quality Control for Technologists/Radiographers Chapter 12: Practice CT Examination: Physics and Technology References Appendix A: Answers to CT Practice Examination: Physics and Technology Index

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Book SynopsisClinical PET and PET/CT, 2nd Edition presents a valuable overview of the basic principles and clinical applications of PET and PET/CT. Emphasis is placed on the familiarization of normal distribution, artifacts, and common imaging agents such as FDG in conjunction with CT, MRI, and US to establish the clinical effectiveness of PET and PET/CT. Practical information about updated PET and PET/CT scanners, imaging processing, correlation, and quantification of PET and PET/CT measurementsis also presented.This bookis divided into two sections, the first half dealing with the basic principles of PET and PET/CT for instrumentation, fusion, radiopharmaceuticals, radiosynthesis, safety, and cost analysis. The second part of this volume presents chapters on the clinical techniques and applications of PET and PET/CT for common oncologic, cardiologic, and neurologic diseases. Numerous full color images provide comprehensive coverage on essential clinical PET and PET/CT studiesTrade ReviewFrom the reviews of the second edition:“The main objective is to provide a valuable reference for clinicians and trainees in the use of PET and PET/CT in clinical practice. The book achieves its goals. It is written for practitioners in nuclear medicine, radiology, oncology, cardiology, and neurology. It also is intended as a reference for trainees in these fields, especially nuclear medicine and radiology. … Overall, this is a good reference on the subject and is a high quality book.” (Bennett S. Greenspan, Doody’s Book Reviews, May, 2013)Table of Contents1.- Principles of Positron Emission Tomography Imaging 2.- Production of Isotopes 3.- Principles of PET/CT 4.- Radiopharmaceuticals 5.- Automated Synthesis of Radiopharmaceuticals 6.- Cost Analysis and Effectiveness of PET and PET/CT 7.- Technical Principles, Radiation Safety, and Image Interpretation 8.- Normal and Variable Patterns in PET 9.- Artifacts in FDG-PET and PET/CT 10.- Radiation Dosimetry in F-18 FDG PET/CT 11.- Current Status of PET in the World 12.- Epilepsy 13.- Neurodegenerative Diseases 14.- Cerebrovascular Disease and PET 15.- Brain Tumors 16.- Head and Neck Tumors 17.- Lung and Pleural Cancers 18.- Breast Cancer 19.- Coronary Artery Disease 20.- Myocardial Viability 21.- Atherosclerosis 22.- Esophageal, Gastric, and Pancreatic Cancers 23.- Hepatobiliary and Small Bowel Cancers 24.- Colorectal Cancer 25.- Urologic Cancer 26.- Gynecologic Cancer 27.- Lymphoma 28.- Melanoma, Myeloma, and Sarcoma 29.- Carcinoma of Unknown Primary 30.- 18F-FDG PET in the Evaluation of Infectious and Inflammatory Diseases 31.- PET in Radiation Treatment 32.- Evidence-Based PET 33.- PET/MRI

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Book Synopsis125 cases addressing "real-life" clinical problems Complete with the insights of leading pediatric radiologists, Teaching Atlas of Pediatric Imaging provides 125 cases that address the challenging "real-life" clinical problems that you are likely to encounter. Each chapter presents a different case with a complete patient work-up that includes clinical presentation, diagnosis, differential diagnoses, radiological and clinical findings, treatment summary and suggested readings. With a view to providing the opportunity for self-assessment, the authors omit the diagnosis from the first pages of each case to enable self-testing and review. Highlights: Easy-to-access arrangement of cases based on anatomy: head and neck, chest, heart, abdomen, pelvis, and the musculoskeletal system Coverage of a wide spectrum of diseases, from the very common to more important uncommon entities, including congenital heart disease, bone dysplasias and more Differential diagnoses for each case, as well as information on etiology, pathology, treatment, and complications "Pearls" and "Pitfalls" that help you identify important points and avoid errors in image interpretation Here is a valuable resource for the clinician at every level, from the resident preparing for the radiology board examinations, to the practitioner seeking the Certificate of Added Qualification in Pediatric Radiology, to the general radiologist or pediatrician seeking a practical reference text.Trade ReviewA very useful book to pediatricians in training and practice.--Pediatric Endocrinology Reviews "Very useful to medical imaging facilities...[T]his resource can be employed to enhance ones knowledge of paediatric pathology possibilities and the important areas to consider when undertaking this task. It is well worth considering." -- The Radiographer

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Book SynopsisExpert guidance on managing interventional radiology in trauma Interventional Radiology in Trauma Management brings together the insights and expertise of Dr. Tisnado, an interventional radiologist, and Dr. Ivatury, a trauma surgeon, to guide surgeons on how to effectively integrate both specialties into their management of trauma patients. This reference book provides comprehensive coverage of the increasingly important role of interventional radiology in the care of trauma patients and will be an essential text for interventional radiologists and surgeons specializing in trauma and critical care. Key Features: Emphasizes the importance of a team approach to the care of trauma patients undergoing interventional procedures Includes chapters on imaging of thoracic, abdominal, and peripheral vascular trauma, complemented by over 600 high-quality images Describes a wide range of interventional procedures and techniques such as embolotherapy, stenting, and balloon occlusion, in detail This book will be an indispensable resource for radiologists, trauma surgeons, emergency medicine physicians, and all others involved in the care of trauma patients.Table of Contents1 Historical Aspects of Interventional Radiology 2 Mechanism of Injury in Trauma 3 Resuscitation of the Traumatized Patient 4 Imaging of Thoracic Trauma 5 Imaging of Abdominal Trauma 6 Imaging of Peripheral Vascular Trauma 7 The Role of Nuclear Medicine Imaging in Trauma 8 The Role of the Interventional Radiology Technologist 9 Interventional Radiology Techniques 10 Interventional Radiology in Neck Trauma 11 Interventional Radiology in Head Trauma 12 Interventional Radiology in Cardiac Trauma 13 Interventional Radiology in Thoracic Vascular Trauma 14 Interventional Radiology in Abdominal Trauma: Surgery versus Interventional Radiology 15 Interventional Radiology in Abdominal Trauma: Spleen 16 Interventional Radiology in Abdominal Trauma: Liver 17 Interventional Radiology in Abdominal Trauma: Vessels 18 Interventional Radiology in Pelvic Trauma 19 Interventional Radiology in Obstetric and Gynecologic Trauma 20 Interventional Radiology in Genitourinary Trauma 21 Interventional Radiology in Extremity Vascular Trauma 22 Interventional Radiology in Pediatric Trauma 23 Interventional Radiology in Thromboembolic Disease in Trauma 24 Interventional Radiologic Management of Retrievable Vena Cava Filters 25 Interventional Radiology in Iatrogenic Trauma 26 Endovascular Techniques and the Hybrid Operating Room 27 The Future of Interventional Radiology in Trauma

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Book SynopsisAll the key Radiology cases for your rounds, rotations, and exams Ultrasound Imaging refines your ultrasound diagnostic skills and prepares you for board exams in radiology. Features of Ultrasound Imaging: Covers a wide range of radiological specialties, including renal, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, thyroid, vascular, pediatric, and obstetric Each case includes valuable tips to help readers properly interpret ultrasound images and avoid potential pitfalls Nearly 100 high-quality color illustrations and 350 black and white radiographs demonstrating key ultrasound imaging cases RadCases contains cases selected to simulate everything that you'll see on your rounds, rotations, and exams. RadCases also helps you identify the correct differential diagnosis for each case— including the most critical. RadCases covers: Cardiac Imaging · Interventional Radiology · Musculoskeletal Radiology · Neuro Imaging · Thoracic Imaging · Pediatric Imaging · Gastrointestinal Imaging · Breast Imaging · Nuclear Medicine · Ultrasound Imaging · Head and Neck Imaging · Genitourinary Imaging Each RadCases title features 100 carefully selected, must-know cases documented with clear, high-quality radiographs. The organization provides maximum ease of use for self-assessment. Each case begins with the clinical presentation on the right-hand page; simply turn the page for imaging findings, differential diagnoses, the definitive diagnosis, essential facts, and more. This RadCases book comes with a code providing access to additional online cases: 100 in this book plus 150 more cases. Learn your cases, diagnose with confidence, and pass your exams. RadCases. This print book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on https://medone.thieme.com. Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Table of Contents100 Radiology Cases

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Book SynopsisA practical case-based approach to state-of-the-art neurointerventional techniques Featuring comprehensive coverage of the latest developments and technology in the field, Case-Based Interventional Neuroradiology provides a thorough review of commonly encountered neurovascular diseases, as well as detailed background information on the rationale for each treatment choice. Cases center on "real life" scenarios with high-quality images, and offer readers a concise, practical, and up-to-date approach to the diseases neurointerventionalists face. A separate section in each case contains alternate treatment options -- including medical, surgical, or radiosurgical treatment options -- in order to broaden the reader's understanding of the benefits and disadvantages of treatments provided by related disciplines. Clinicians can rapidly refresh their knowledge on the success and complications rates of the different treatment options using the up-to-date literature review featuring the latest references. Features: 72 clinical cases enhanced by over 750 high-quality radiographs cover the full range of vascular and nonvascular neurointerventional diseases Interpretations of clinical and imaging findings help readers to fully understand the reasons for the treatment choice and the specific goals to be achieved Presents tips on how to avoid complications, as well as how to recognize and manage complications Examples of both successful and unsuccessful cases offer a well-rounded perspective Readers are brought up to speed quickly with practical information on imaging findings, the physical exam, epidemiology, differential diagnoses, treatment modalities, the risks of alternate treatments, and current studies This cutting-edge compendium is an essential resource for both the beginning interventionalist and the seasoned practitioner in radiology, interventional radiology, neuroradiology, and vascular neurosurgery. Residents will find the succinct presentation of cases an invaluable learning tool.Table of ContentsPart I Aneurysms and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Case 1 Embolization of a Ruptured Basilar Tip Aneurysm Case 2 Embolization of a Ruptured Anterior Communicating Artery Aneurysm Case 3 Multiple Aneurysms in a Patient with Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Case 4 Management of an Unruptured Internal Carotid Artery Aneurysm Case 5 Balloon-Assisted Embolization of a Ruptured Wide-Necked Anterior Communicating Artery Aneurysm Case 6 Stent-Assisted Embolization of a Wide-Necked Recurrent Posterior Communicating Artery Aneurysm Case 7 Management of Complications during Aneurysm Coiling: Proximal Mechanically Induced Vasospasm Case 8 Management of Complications during Aneurysm Coiling: Periprocedural Aneurysm Rupture Case 9 Management of Complications during Aneurysm Coiling: Periprocedural Thrombus Formation Case 10 Management of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage-Induced Vasospasm Case 11 Management of Giant "Partially Thrombosed" Aneurysms Case 12 Embolization of a Dissecting Vertebral Artery Aneurysm Case 13 Embolization of a Dissecting Distal Anterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery Aneurysm Case 14 Embolization of an Infectious Distal Middle Cerebral Artery Aneurysm Part II Brain Arteriovenous Malformations Case 15 Arterial Embolization of an Unruptured Pial Arteriovenous Malformation Case 16 Partial Targeted Embolization of an Unruptured Pial Arteriovenous Malformation Case 17 Pre-radiosurgical Embolization of an Unruptured Pial Arteriovenous Malformation Case 18 Embolization of an Acutely Ruptured Arteriovenous Malformation with Intranidal Aneurysm Case 19 Management of Hydrocephalus in an Unruptured Pial Arteriovenous Malformation Case 20 Embolization of a Pial Fistulous Arteriovenous Malformation Case 21 Partial Embolization of a Choroidal Fistulous Arteriovenous Malformation Case 22 Embolization of a Microshunt into a Developmental Venous Anomaly Part III Cranial Dural Arteriovenous Shunts Case 23 Arterial Embolization of a Lateral Epidural Type of Dural Arteriovenous Fistula Case 24 Arterial Embolization of an Ethmoidal Dural Arteriovenous Fistula Case 25 Transarterial Embolization of a Transverse Sinus Dural Arteriovenous Fistula Case 26 Transvenous Embolization of a Transverse Sinus Dural Arteriovenous Fistula Case 27 Transvenous Embolization through Thrombosed Dural Sinus of an Aggressive Transverse Sinus Dural Arteriovenous Fistula at the Level of an Isolated Dural Sinus Case 28 Transvenous Embolization of a Condylar Confl uence Dural Arteriovenous Fistula Case 29 Transvenous Embolization of a Cavernous Sinus Dural Arteriovenous Fistula Case 30 Multiple Dural Arteriovenous Fistulae Part IV Head and Neck Vascular Lesions Case 31 Transarterial Embolization of a Mandibular Arteriovenous Fistula Case 32 Combined Direct Puncture and Transarterial Embolization of a Scalp Arteriovenous Malformation Case 33 Percutaneous Puncture of a Facial Venous Vascular Malformation with Injection of Bleomycin Case 34 Percutaneous Puncture of a Facial Venous Malformation with Injection of Alcohol Case 35 Transarterial Particle Embolization of a Facial Hemangioma Part V Tumors Case 36 Preoperative Transarterial Particle Embolization of a Meningioma Case 37 Preoperative Transarterial Particle Embolization of a Juvenile Angiofi broma Case 38 Preoperative Embolization of a Carotid Body Tumor Case 39 Preoperative Embolization of a Recurrent Temporal Paraganglioma Case 40 Preoperative Transarterial Embolization of a Spinal Hemangioblastoma Case 41 Preoperative Embolization of a Hypervascular Vertebral Body Metastasis Part VI Trauma Case 42 Balloon Embolization of a Traumatic Carotid-Cavernous Fistula Case 43 Coil Embolization of a Traumatic Carotid-Cavernous Fistula Case 44 Carotid Artery Blowout Case 45 Balloon Occlusion Test of a Traumatic Internal Carotid Artery Aneurysm Treated by Internal Carotid Artery Sacrifice with Detachable Balloons Case 46 Transarterial Particle Embolization for Epistaxis Part VII Stroke Case 47 Intra-arterial rtPA Thrombolysis in Acute Ischemic Stroke Case 48 Mechanical Thrombolysis in Acute Stroke with an Aspiration Device Case 49 Mechanical Thrombectomy in Acute Stroke with a Retrievable Stent Case 50 Stent-Assisted Angioplasty of a Symptomatic Extracranial Internal Carotid Artery Stenosis Case 51 Stenting of a Symptomatic Post-surgical Internal Carotid Artery Stenosis Case 52 Intracranial Revascularization with a Self-Expandable Stent Case 53 Balloon-Mounted Intracranial Stenting of a High-Grade Vertebral Artery Stenosis Case 54 Subclavian Steal Syndrome Case 55 Direct Thrombolysis of Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis Part VIII Pediatric Vascular Interventions Case 56 Transarterial Embolization of a Vein of Galen Aneurysmal Malformation Case 57 Embolization of a Pial Arteriovenous Fistula in a Patient with Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Case 58 Management of Pediatric Cerebral Aneurysm Case 59 Transarterial Embolization of a Dural Sinus Malformation Part IX Spine Vascular Interventions Case 60 Spinal Dural Arteriovenous Fistulae: Successful Arterial Embolization Case 61 Spinal Dural Arteriovenous Fistulae: Unsuccessful Arterial Embolization Case 62 Spinal Arteriovenous Malformation of the Fistulous Type: Treatment with Liquid Embolic Material Case 63 Spinal Arteriovenous Malformation of the Fistulous Type: Treatment with Coils Case 64 Spinal Arteriovenous Malformation of the Glomerular or Nidus Type: Treatment with Liquid Embolic Material Case 65 Balloon Embolization of a Vertebrovertebral Fistula Part X Spine Percutaneous Interventions Case 66 Fluoroscopy-Guided Percutaneous Vertebral Biopsy Case 67 Percutaneous Vertebroplasty in Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fracture Case 68 Balloon-Assisted Kyphoplasty in Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fracture Case 69 Multilevel Kyphoplasty in Multiple Myeloma Case 70 Radiofrequency Kyphoplasty in an Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fracture Case 71 Radiofrequency Kyphoplasty in Multiple Myeloma Case 72 Intra-articular Facet Joint Block

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Book SynopsisKeep pace with the latest advances in CT imaging of the heart with this cutting-edge Second Edition. With a special emphasis on the complementary nature of anatomic and functional cardiac data, Clinical Cardiac CT: Anatomy and Function -- now in a lavishly illustrated Second Edition -- ensures physicians develop the skills they need to interpret cardiac CT images with confidence. This volume begins with a brief introduction to the essentials of CT technique, normal cardiac anatomy, and anatomic anomalies. The expert authors then discuss the clinical application of cardiac CT for risk stratification, how to evaluate coronary artery disease, and the preoperative planning for and postoperative assessment of percutaneous cardiac procedures, including coronary stents and bypass grafts. Features: Entirely new chapters address evaluation of the thoracic aorta, congenital heart disease in the adult, triple rule-out CT angiography, and the latest innovations in cardiac CT 1,157 high-resolution CT images -- including over 500 images that are new to this edition -- demonstrate the full range of normal cardiac variations and pathologic findings An accompanying DVD contains 3-D displays of anatomic relationships and cine clips of more than 200 cases that demonstrate cardiac function and valve evaluation New information on frontier techniques, including myocardial perfusion and targeted contrast agents This highly visual reference is a must-have for anyone involved in performing or interpreting cardiac CT images. It is an essential resource for radiologists, cardiologists, or cardiothoracic surgeons, as well as for residents or fellows preparing for Boards or a cardiac imaging rotation.Trade ReviewPraise for the first edition: this book was a pleasure to read and is one that I will continue to refer to in my practice. --- RadiologyTable of Contents1 Key Issues in Cardiac CT 2 Technique, Protocols, Instrumentation, and Radiation Dose 3 Normal Coronary Anatomy 4 Coronary Anomalies 5 Calcium Scoring 6 Coronary Artery Disease 7 Coronary Stents 8 Bypass Grafts 9 Cardiac Morphology and Function 10 Valve Assessment 11 Ablation in the Left Atrium 12 Cardiac Interventions 13 Thoracic Aorta 14 Congenital Heart Disease in the Adult 15 Triple Rule-Out CT Angiography for Evaluation of Acute Chest Pain and Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome 16 Innovations in Cardiac CT: Slice Wars, Dual Energy, Myocardial Perfusion and Targeted Contrast Agents

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Book SynopsisA new third edition of the outstanding introduction to radiologic imaging As an overview to radiology this high quality text from Thieme provides a comprehensive picture of current imaging practice and is suitable for reading by a range of healthcare professionals at undergraduate or post-graduate level. -- RAD Magazine Essential Radiology, Third Edition, is an extensively revised and updated text that provides a highly engaging, integrated overview of the use of radiology in every specialty and subspecialty, covering all imaging modalities and organ systems. It gives medical students in radiology clerkships a solid understanding of how each imaging modality works and how a variety of pathologic conditions appear on different imaging modalities.Key Features: Directly correlates radiologic findings with gross pathologic specimens Contains updated discussions of clinical conditions and imaging techniques Includes high-quality imaging that illustrates the appearance of diseases and injuries in radiologic images Written by a master teacher and premier expert on medical education in the U.S. Medical students will find this book indispensable for their radiology coursework and refer to it repeatedly during their training.

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Book SynopsisTop 3 Differentials in Radiology Top 3 Differentials in Neuroradiology is an up-to-date, comprehensive review of critical topics in neuroimaging. The books unique format ranks the differentials, divides them into the Top 3, and presents additional diagnostic considerations for each case presentation. The discussion sections of each case cover the imaging and clinical manifestations for all disease processes, making this text a high-yield review for board exam preparation and a quick reference for daily clinical practice. Key Features: Presents more than 600 high-quality images with the case-based reviews Covers all neuroradiology subspecialties, including imaging of the brain, head neck, and spine Provides a prioritized list of differentials based upon key findings for each case This book is an excellent board review for all radiology residents and fellows in neuroradiology, as well as staff radiologists preparing for their certification exams. Radiologists, clinicians, and surgeons involved in reviewing or interpreting neuroradiology studies will also find it to be an invaluable, quick reference that they will refer to repeatedly in their daily practice.Table of ContentsSection I. Brain Subsection Ia. Congenital and Developmental Subsection Ib. Attenuation and Signal Abnormality Subsection Ic. Masses and Masslike Lesions Subsection Id. Vasculature and Cerebrospinal Fluid Spaces Section II. Head and Neck Subsection IIa. Calvarium and Skull Base Subsection IIb. Temporal Bone Subsection IIc. Sinonasal Subsection IId. Maxillofacial Subsection IIe. Neck (including spaces) Subsection IIf. Orbits Section III. Spine

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Book SynopsisA practical guide to the radiology of trauma and emergency medicine A practical introductory reference on the clinical radiology of trauma and acute diseases, Emergency Radiology: A Practical Guide helps readers acquire the image interpretation skills necessary to care for patients with emergent conditions. The book is organized by anatomic region, and each of the eight sections has an introduction that includes an analytical approach and checklist, anatomy, imaging techniques, and important differential diagnoses. Key Features: More than 500 high-quality images Concise discussions of more than 230 important traumatic and emergent conditions A format optimized for self-study and review, with illustrations and explanatory text on facing pages Each section includes an approach, checklist, essential anatomy, study indications, imaging protocols, and differential diagnoses Tailored to the needs of senior medical students, radiology and emergency medicine residents, and clinicians who care for emergency patients, this book is an indispensable practical reference.Table of Contents1 Introduction to Emergency Imaging 2 Brain 3 Head and Neck 4 Spine 5 Chest 6 Abdomen and Pelvis 7 Musculoskeletal 8 Pediatrics

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Book SynopsisA concise yet in-depth analysis of imaging modalities for brain tumors FOUR STARS from Doody's Star Ratings™ Brain Tumor Imaging is a practical, comprehensive reference that covers all the methods of imaging used in the diagnosis and assessment of brain tumors. It includes key information on the use of advanced imaging technologies in the clinical setting for the successful treatment of patients with brain tumors. Key Features: Includes more than 500 high-quality images (color as well as black and white) that help illustrate the latest imaging modalities used in neuro-oncology Covers advanced, functional imaging techniques, giving readers the latest information on clinically advanced imaging tools for brain tumor assessment Provides details on how to accurately evaluate treatment effects and differentiate from tumor progression This book is an essential guide to advanced imaging modalities for all radiologists, neuro-radiologists, neuro-oncologists, and neurosurgeons involved in the treatment and evaluation of patients with brain tumors.Table of Contents1 Conventional Morphological Imaging: MRI Remains the Workhorse 2 Response Assessment in Neuro-oncology 3 Going Beyond the Conventional Morphological Imaging: An Overview of Functional Imaging Techniques 4 Perfusion Imaging: Dynamic Susceptibility Contrast Magnetic Resonance Perfusion 5 Perfusion Imaging: Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced T1-Weighted MRI (DCE-MRI) Perfusion 6 Perfusion Imaging: Arterial Spin Labeling 7 Perfusion Imaging: Perfusion CT 8 Diffusion-Weighted Imaging for Gliomas 9 Diffusion Tensor Imaging 10 Functional MRI and Diffusion Tensor Imaging with Tractography 11 Metabolic Imaging: MR Spectroscopy 12 Molecular Imaging: PET and SPECT 13 It's Not Just the Tumor: Treatment Effects 14 It's Not Just the Tumor: CNS Paraneoplastic Syndromes and Cerebrovascular Complications of Cancers 15 Image-Guided Neurosurgery: Intraoperative MRI 16 On the Horizon: Ultra-High-Field MR 17 On the Horizon: Tumor Genomics 18 On the Horizon: Going Beyond Conventional MR Contrast Agents 19 On the Horizon: Molecular Imaging

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Book SynopsisResearch Methods in Radiology provides concise, practical insights on how to design clinical and experimental studies in diagnostic imaging. This unique resource encompasses contributions from leaders in academic radiology as well as top epidemiologists, biostatisticians, and librarians with vast multidisciplinary and radiology research experience. The material reflects years of expertise teaching core biostatistics in radiology principles to residents, fellows, radiologists, and epidemiologists. Given the vast amount of published information on research methodology and statistics in radiology, the authors' goal was to write a high-yield review and study tool rather than a comprehensive book. Key topics are succinctly addressed in each chapter, including measurements in radiology; decision analysis in radiology; and systemic reviews, evidence-based imaging, and knowledge translation. Online exercises related to each topic enable residents to prepare for radiology board examinations and research radiologists to apply knowledge to clinical studies. Key Highlights Introductory chapters on analysis of diagnostic tests, linear and logistic regression, meta-analysis, statistical inference, and economic evaluation provide easy-to-follow tutorials Each chapter includes learning objectives, basic concepts, supplementary tables, and ancillary online material Case studies with images, graphs, and tables highlight primary "take home" points Sample size calculations are illustrated for a wide range of research questions Code is included for use in R, free open-source software for statistical analysis This book is an indispensable review of research methodology for radiology students and residents. Practicing clinicians will also benefit from this precisely focused reference tool on clinical and experimental research.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Overview of Research Designs Applied to Radiology Chapter 2 Descriptive Statistics Chapter 3 Diagnostic Tests Chapter 4 Measurement: Validity, Reliability, and Responsiveness Chapter 5 Observational Designs Chapter 6 Randomized Controlled Trials Chapter 7 Systematic Reviews, Evidence-Based Imaging, and Knowledge Translation Chapter 8 Decision Analysis Chapter 9 Costs and Consequences: Economic Evaluation in Radiology Chapter 10 Conducting and Publishing Research Chapter 11 Obtaining Ethics Approval, Data Management, and Budget Formulation Chapter 12 Steps for Using Research as a Success Tool in Academia Chapter 13 Statistical Inference: Point Estimation, Confidence Intervals, and Hypothesis Testing Chapter 14 Linear and Logistic Regression Chapter 15 Sample Size Estimation Chapter 16 Meta-analysis Appendix: A Brief Introduction to 'R'

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Book SynopsisAll the key Radiology cases for your rounds, rotations, and exams Emergency Radiology presents the challenging cases that are most likely to be encountered by physicians and radiologists in the emergency room. It helps radiologists and emergency physicians correctly interpret images and thus quickly make initial diagnoses on both common and less common disorders. This book can also be used as an effective review guide for those studying for the radiology board exams. Key Features: Examples of critical cases that must be accurately diagnosed to avert potential disaster in daily practice and on exams Clearly labeled, high-quality images help you quickly absorb key findings RadCases contains cases selected to simulate everything that you'll see on your rounds, rotations, and exams. RadCases also helps you identify the correct differential diagnosis for each case—including the most critical. RadCases covers: Cardiac Imaging · Interventional Radiology · Musculoskeletal Radiology · Neuro Imaging · Thoracic Imaging · Pediatric Imaging · Gastrointestinal Imaging · Breast Imaging · Nuclear Medicine · Ultrasound Imaging · Head and Neck Imaging · Genitourinary Imaging Each RadCases title features 100 carefully selected, must-know cases documented with clear, high-quality radiographs. The organization provides maximum ease of use for self-assessment. Each case begins with the clinical presentation on the right-hand page; simply turn the page for imaging findings, differential diagnoses, the definitive diagnosis, essential facts, and more. This RadCases book comes with a code providing access to additional online cases: 100 from this book plus 150 more cases. Learn your cases, diagnose with confidence, and pass your exams. RadCases. This print book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on https://medone.thieme.com. Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Table of Contents100 Radiology Cases

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Book SynopsisA practical how-to manual on breast elastography This comprehensive reference covers the principles and techniques used in performing breast elastography, an innovative imaging technology that can dramatically reduce the need for biopsies. The book begins with an introduction of the techniques, followed by sections on how to perform each technique and methods of interpretation, and concludes with more than 60 detailed case studies. Key Features: Includes case studies covering a wide range of breast pathologies and illustrating the use of all available elastography techniques to help radiologists obtain the best images for each pathology Covers all methods of breast elastography, including sheer wave and strain wave Contains more than 200 high-quality color images that demonstrate how to perform each technique Breast Elastography is an essential reference for all radiologists, residents and fellows, and sonographers involved in breast imaging and evaluation.Table of Contents Introduction to Breast Elastography 2 Principles of Elastography 3 Strain Elastography 4 Shear Wave Elastography 5 Combination of Shear Wave and Strain Elastography 6 Clinical Cases: Benign Lesions Case 1: Cystic Lesion—Simple Cyst Case 2: Cystic Lesion—Complicated Cyst Case 3: Cystic Lesion—Complicated Cyst Case 4: Cystic Lesion Isoechoic Complicated Cyst Case 5: Cystic Lesion—Apocrine Microcyst Case 6: Cystic Lesion—Complex Cystic Lesion Case 7: Cystic Lesion—Complex Cystic Lesion Case 8: Fibrocystic Change—Lesion Blends in with Adjacent Tissue on Elastography Case 9: Fibrocystic Change—Fibroadenomoid Hyperplasia Case 10: Fibrocystic Change—Lesion Blends in with Adjacent Tissue on Elastography Case 11: Fibrocystic Change—Stromal Fibrosis Case 12: Sclerosing Lesion—Sclerosis Lobulitis Case 13: Fibroadenoma—Soft Fibroadenoma Case 14: Fibroadenoma—Intermediate Stiffness Fibroadenoma Case 15: Fibroadenoma—Stiffer Fibroadenoma Case 16: Fibroadenoma—Stiffer Fibroadenoma Case 17: Fibroadenoma—False-Positive Fibroadenoma Case 18: Papillary Lesion—Hyalinized Intraductal Papilloma Case 19: Papillary Lesion—Intraductal Papilloma Case 20: Papillary Lesion—Intraductal Papillomatosis Case 21: Papillary Lesion—Intraductal Papilloma Case 22: Phyllodes Tumor Case 23: Mastitis—Mastitis with Abscess Formation Case 24: Mastitis—Mastitis with Abscess Formation Case 25: Mastitis—Mastitis without Abscess Formation Case 26: Mastitis—Chronic Granulomatous Mastitis Case 27: Surgical Scar—Benign Surgical Scar Case 28: Surgical Scar—Surgical Scar with Recurrence Case 29: Fat Necrosis Case 30: Fat Necrosis—False-Positive Fat Necrosis Case 31: Hematoma Case 32: Hematoma—False-Positive on E/B Ratio Case 33: Pregnancy Changes—Pregnancy-Related Changes Case 34: Pregnancy Changes—Lactating Fibroadenoma Case 35: Gynecomastia Case 36: Lipoma Case 37: Epidermal Inclusion Cyst/Sebaceous Cyst Case 38: Epidermal Inclusion Cyst/Sebaceous Cyst Case 39: Seroma Case 40: Skin Lesion—Neurofibroma Case 41: Skin Lesion—Benign Skin Edema Case 42: Radial Scar Case 43: Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia 7 Clinical Cases: Malignant Lesions Case 1: Ductal Carcinoma in Situ Case 2: Ductal Carcinoma in Situ—Fibroadenoma with Foci of DCIS Case 3: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma—Borders Ill Defined, Grade 1 Case 4: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma—Grade 2 Case 5: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma—Grade 1 Case 6: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma—Grade 2 Case 7: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma—SE and SWE Not Concordant, Grade 3 Case 8: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma—SE and SWE Not Concordant, Grade 3 Case 9: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma—No Color Coding on SWE, Grade 2 Case 10: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma—Grade 2 with High-Grade DCIS Case 11: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma—Grade 3 with Central Necrosis Case 12: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma—Grade 3 Case 13: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma—No Color Coding on SWE, Grade 2 Case 14: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma—Grade 3 with Extensive Necrosis Case 15: Invasive Lobular Carcinoma Case 16: Invasive Lobular Carcinoma Case 17: Invasive Papillary Carcinoma Case 18: Mucinous Carcinoma Case 19: Mucinous Carcinoma—Mucinous Carcinoma with Adjacent Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, Grade 2 Case 20: Inflammatory Breast Carcinoma 8 Clinical Cases of Other Lesions Case 1: Lymph Nodes—Benign Intramammary Lymph Node Case 2: Lymph Nodes—Benign Axillary Lymph Node Case 3: Lymph Nodes—Metastatic Adenocarcinoma to Axillary Lymph Node Case 4: Lymph Nodes—Metastatic Adenocarcinoma to Axillary Lymph Node Case 5: Lymphoma Case 6: Adenocarcinoma Metastatic (Nonbreast)—Adenocarcinoma of Lung Origin 9 Future Perspective and Conclusions

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Book SynopsisThe definitive reference on imaging and diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases FIVE STARS from Doody's Star Ratings™ Imaging of Neurodegenerative Disorders is a comprehensive, up-to-date reference covering the latest techniques used in neuroimaging as well as the basic structural imaging that facilitates diagnosis of various neurodegenerative disorders. All advanced imaging modalities, including MR spectroscopy, DTI, MRI, and PET scans, are discussed in detail, enabling readers to gain a solid understanding of how to use them to diagnose neurodegenerative diseases. Key Features: Each chapter covers the clinical features, pathology, and imaging of a specific disease/disorder Sections on cerebellar degeneration and dysfunction, motor neuron disorders, post-traumatic cognitive disorders, dementia with extrapyramidal syndromes, and deep brain stimulation A final section discusses the distinctions between preventable, potentially reversible, and irreversible dementia This book provides radiologists and all who care for patients suffering from neurodegenerative diseases with an invaluable reference that will be part of their medical library for many years to come.Table of ContentsPart I. Introduction Chapter 1: Overview of Neurodegenerative Diseases Part II. Imaging Techniques Chapter 2: Structural Imaging of Dementia Chapter 3: Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy in Neurodegenerative Disorders Chapter 4: SPECT and PET Imaging of Neurotransmitters in Dementia Chapter 5: Diffusion Tensor Imaging in Neurodegenerative Disorders Chapter 6: Functional Imaging of the Brain Chapter 7: Role of Noninvasive Angiogram and Perfusion in the Evaluation of Neurodegenerative Disorders Part III. Normal Aging Chapter 8: Imaging of the Normal Aging Brain Chapter 9: Iron Accumulation and Iron Imaging in the Human Brain Part IV. Alzheimer's Disease Chapter 10: Mild Cognitive Impairment Chapter 11: Overview of Alzheimer's Disease Chapter 12: Genetics, Neuropathology, and Biomarkers in Alzheimer's Disease Chapter 13: Imaging of Alzheimer's Disease: Part 1 Chapter 14: Imaging of Alzheimer's Disease: Part 2 Chapter 15: Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Histopathological Correlation in Alzheimer's Disease Part V. Non-Alzheimer's Cortical Dementia Chapter 16: Dementia with Lewy Body Disease Chapter 17: Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration Part VI. Dementia with Extrapyramidal Syndromes Chapter 18: Parkinson's Disease Chapter 19: Atypical Parkinsonian Syndromes Chapter 20: Secondary Parkinsonism Part VII. Vascular Dementia Chapter 21: Vascular Dementia Chapter 22: Neuroimaging of Vascular Dementias Chapter 23: Imaging of Specific Hereditary Microangiopathies Chapter 24: Vasculitis and Dementia Part VIII. Infection and Inflammatory Conditions Associated with Dementia Chapter 25: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Dementia Chapter 26: Non-Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infectious Dementia Chapter 27: Prion Disease Chapter 28: Immune-Mediated Dementias Part IX. Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Chapter 29: Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Part X. Tumor-Related Cognitive Dysfunction Chapter 30: Brain Tumors and Cognitive Dysfunction Chapter 31: Paraneoplastic Syndrome Part XI. Trauma Chapter 32: Posttraumatic Cognitive Disorders Part XII. Endocrine and Toxins-Related Dementia Chapter 33: Endocrine-, Metabolic-, Toxin-, and Drug-Related Dementia Part XIII. Inborn Errors of Metabolism Chapter 34: Inborn Errors of Metabolism Part XIV. Cerebellar Degeneration and Dysfunction Chapter 35: Normal Anatomy and Pathways of Cerebellum Chapter 36: Imaging of Cerebellar Degeneration and Cerebellar Ataxia Part XV. Motor Neuron Disorders Chapter 37: Overview of Motor Neuron Disorders Chapter 38: Neuroimaging of Motor Neuron Disorders Part XVI. Clinical Approach and Treatment Chapter 39: Reversible versus Nonreversible Dementia: Practical Approach Chapter 40: Advances in the Treatment of Dementia Chapter 41: Imaging of Deep Brain Stimulation

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Book SynopsisA practical guide on the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of varicose veins Chronic venous disease is a common condition, with a prevalence as high as 50% in industrialized countries worldwide. Of those, about 20-25% of women and 10-15% of men have visible varicose veins. Varicose vein treatment has become an increasingly multidisciplinary field, and one that has seen cutting-edge advances and significant growth. Felipe B. Collares, Salomao Faintuch, and a team of venous disease experts have compiled, Varicose Veins, a concise book that covers the full range of interventional procedures for venous insufficiency. Following introductory chapters on anatomy and pathophysiology, the authors guide readers through the clinical exam, imaging, compression therapy, and various minimally invasive techniques. Highly practical and an affordable alternative to larger published tomes. Key Highlights Step-by-step guide on core venous interventions - from compression therapy to sclerotherapy - ambulatory phlebectomy to endovascular ablation Illustrations delineate anatomy and specific treatment modalities Clinical pearls on patient safety and preventing complications Discussion of emerging endovascular approaches that do not require administration of tumescent anesthesia This handy resource is a must-have for trainees and veteran physicians. The practical and focused layout provides a well-rounded reference for all specialists who perform varicose vein procedures - interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons, phlebologists, cardiologists, and dermatologists.Table of Contents1. Anatomy 2. Pathophysiology of Varicose Veins 3. Clinical Exam 4. Imaging 5. Compression Therapy 6. Endovenous Thermal Ablation 7. Sclerotherapy 8. Ambulatory Phlebectomy 9. Safety, Quality, and Complications 10. New Endovascular Techniques

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Book SynopsisDiffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) is an integral part of routine neuroimaging, used nearly universally in brain MRIs, and more recently for the spine, spinal cord, and head and neck. DWI provides clinically relevant information on conditions including stroke, infection, and neoplasms. Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) is a powerful, newer technique with the potential for multiple protocols, including the diagnosis of mild traumatic brain injury and psychiatric disorders. Written by leading authorities in neuroradiology and radiology, Diffusion Weighted and Diffusion Tensor Imaging: A Clinical Guide provides key points and summaries on the concepts and applications required for proper implementation and interpretation of DWI and DTI. Key Features: More than 600 high-quality illustrations Protocols and applications from early childhood to older adulthood Methods to differentiate normal versus pathological states Brain edema pathophysiology and use of DWI to distinguish between cytotoxic and vasogenic edema Utilization of DWI and DTI to diagnose trauma, white matter disease, tumors, cerebrovascular disease, and head, neck, and spine disorders This concise handbook is an invaluable resource for neuro-radiologists and radiologists, as well as fellows and residents in these disciplines. With the expanding use of these procedures, neuroscientists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, and psychiatrists will also find it indispensable.Table of Contents1 Physics of Diffusion Weighted and Diffusion Tensor Imaging 2 Brain Edema: Pathophysiology 3 Supratentorial White Matter Tracts and Their Organization 4 Diffusion Weighted Imaging and Diffusion Tensor Imaging of the Brain during Early Brain Development: The First Two Years of Life 5 Diffusion Weighted and Diffusion Tensor Imaging in Aging 6 Diffusion Weighted Imaging in Vascular Pathology 7 Diffusion Weighted Imaging in the Evaluation of Brain Tumors 8 Diffusion Weighted and Diffusion Tensor Imaging in Infectious Diseases 9 Diffusion Weighted Imaging and Diffusion Tensor Imaging in Demyelination and Toxic Diseases 10 Diffusion Weighted Imaging and Diffusion Tensor Imaging of White Matter Diseases In Children 11 Diffusion Imaging for the Assessment of Traumatic Brain Injury 12 Diffusion Weighted Imaging in Hemorrhage 13 Diffusion Weighted Imaging and Diffusion Tensor Imaging in Spine and Spinal Cord Diseases 14 Diffusion Weighted Imaging and Diffusion Tensor Imaging in Head and Neck Diseases 15 Future Applications of Diffusion Weighted Imaging: Diffusional Kurtosis and Other Nongaussian Diffusion Techniques

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Book SynopsisA practical handbook on cutting edge interventional procedures Interventional Oncology is a concise, practical guide to state-of-the-art, image-guided procedures that are among the most innovative and effective cancer treatment options available today. Each chapter is presented in a similar format that includes indications, contraindications, patient selection, pre-procedure workup, technique, post procedure management, and clinical data. This book is the perfect high-yield manual for practitioners to consult before seeing oncology patients, as well as for intra and post-procedure management. Key Features: High-quality color illustrations and multi-modality clinical images Covers all the latest interventional oncology procedures Chapter authors are leading authorities in the field Tips and pearls at the end of each chapter and a comprehensive set of references This book is an excellent clinical guide for seasoned interventional radiologists as well as trainees in interventional oncology to consult on a day-to-day basis.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Percutaneous Ablation of Renal Cell Carcinoma Chapter 2. Adrenal Malignancy Chapter 3. Ablation of Lung Cancer, Pulmonary Metastatic Disease, and Chest Wall Malignancy Chapter 4. Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Ablation Chapter 5. Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Chemoembolization Chapter 6. Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Radioembolization Chapter 7. Colorectal Hepatic Metastatic Disease: Ablation Chapter 8. Colorectal Cancer Hepatic Metastatic Disease: Intra-arterial Therapies Chapter 9. Carcinoid and Neuroendocrine Tumors: Intra-arterial Therapies Chapter 10. Cholangiocarcinoma: Ablation and Intra-arterial Therapies Chapter 11. Bone Tumors: Ablation Chapter 12. Portal Vein Embolization Chapter 13. Emerging Technologies in Interventional Oncology

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Book SynopsisThis Manual of Interventional Oncology by Douglas Coldwell is the culmination of more than 30 years of training, hands-on practice, and skills learned from oncology colleagues. The successful practice of interventional oncology (IO) requires familiarity with all cancer interventions, and the ability to recognize each of their strengths and weaknesses. Acquiring basic knowledge of all facets of the vast, ever-evolving cancer treatment paradigm enables greater understanding of how IO fits into the broad cancer management continuum. The first five chapters lay a solid foundation, detailing essentials of medical and surgical oncology and radiation, followed by interventional radiology cancer treatments and agents used in cancer chemotherapy. Twelve cancer-specific chapters cover tumor management and discussion of minimally invasive, image-guided tumor ablation techniques for each type of cancer, as well as IO for pain management and palliative care. Key Highlights IO interventions for prevalent cancers such as colorectal, pancreatic, prostate, liver, bladder, breast, lung, and gynecologic - and less common pathologies including neuroendocrine tumors of the gastrointestinal tract and cholangiocarcinoma More than 125 illustrations accompany succinct discussions of pathology, epidemiology, genetics, staging, treatment, outcomes, and IO options for each type of tumor An overview of clinical trials provides a glimpse of future IO innovations A road map to a successful IO career includes pearls gleaned from years of managing a thriving practice This definitive guide is a must-have for clinicians working in the field of vascular and interventional radiology. It provides interventional radiologists with the necessary building blocks, information, and techniques to thrive in this rapidly evolving specialty.Table of Contents1 Essentials of Medical Oncology 2 Essentials of Surgical Oncology 3 Essentials of Radiation Oncology 4 Interventional Radiology in the Treatment of the Cancer Patient 5 Chemotherapeutic Agents 6 Colorectal Cancer 7 Cancer of the Pancreas 8 Carcinoid Tumor (Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Gastrointestinal Tract) 9 Hepatocellular Carcinoma 10 Cholangiocarcinoma 11 Lung Cancer (Non-Small Cell) 12 Head and Neck Cancer 13 Renal Cell Carcinoma 14 Urothelial Cancer and Transitional Cell Cancer 15 Prostate Cancer 16 Breast Cancer 17 Gynecologic Tumors 18 Clinical Trials and Interventional Oncology 19 Building an Interventional Oncology Practice

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Book SynopsisAlthough mammography is the primary method used for breast cancer screening, screening mammography is limited especially in women with dense breasts, which includes nearly 50% of all women in the United States. Despite improvements such as digital mammography, computed aided detection, and digital breast tomosynthesis, breast cancer continues to be a leading cause of cancer-related death in women. The recent proliferation of screening breast ultrasound has led to increased health care costs and false positives, with only a slight improvement in breast cancer detection. It is time for a better test. This is the first textbook dedicated to the subject of abbreviated breast MRI (AB-MR). The editors are principal investigators in the first multicenter trial evaluating AB-MR. Each chapter is authored by a leading expert in the field of breast MRI. AB-MR only takes 10 minutes or less to perform, has a comparable cost to screening breast ultrasound, and detects twice as many cancers compared to combined screening with mammography and ultrasound. The improved performance of AB-MR is irrespective of breast density, family history, overall breast cancer risk, and cancer characteristics (e.g. type, staging, invasive or intraductal, primary or recurrent). As such, it will likely become a routine screening tool in women with dense breasts. Key Features A background on breast MR imaging including a review of current research data Fundamental guidelines for implementing, performing, and interpreting AB-MR Technical approaches with proven efficacy, including biopsy methods Accurate interpretation presented in an easy-to-read flow chart format More than 250 high quality color illustrations AB-MR has the potential to help radiologists overcome breast cancer screening limitations and change current standards of practice. This book provides radiologists with the necessary tools to quickly incorporate AB-MR into clinical practice, with an ultimate goal of improved breast cancer detection rates and patient outcomes.Table of Contents1. Introduction to Abbreviated Breast Magnetic Imaging 2. History of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Breast Cancer Screening 3. Current Clinical Evidence on Abbreviated Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging 4. Technical Aspects of Abbreviated Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging: The Original Approach 5. Techniques for Performing Abbreviated Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging 6. Abbreviated Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging Protocols and Clinical Implementation 7. Interpretation Guidelines 8. Magnetic Resonance Imaging–Guided Biopsy Techniques

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Book SynopsisEssential neuroradiology cases and board-type Q&A review to help you pass your exam! Neuro Imaging Second Edition from Roy Riascos, Eliana Bonfante, and Susana Calle features 100 new cases along with two board-type multiple choice questions for each. This latest edition features state-of-the-art imaging technologies including perfusion techniques, spectroscopy, nuclear medicine, and 3D reconstructions. Updated and new classification systems have been integrated into brain tumor, traumatic spine injury, and intracranial aneurysm cases. For maximum ease of self-assessment, each case begins with the clinical presentation on the right-hand page; study that and then turn the page for imaging findings, differential diagnoses with the definitive diagnosis, essential facts, pearls and pitfalls, and more. Key Features New to this edition, a question-and-answer section for each case reinforces key concepts Easy-to-read bulleted formatting and concise, point-by-point presentation of the Essential Facts enables learning and retention of high-yield facts and skill-building in neuroradiologic diagnosis Online access to additional cases enables residents to arrange study sessions, quickly extract and master information, and prepare for specialized neuroradiology conferences Thieme's RadCases means cases selected to simulate what you will see on your exams, rounds, and rotations. RadCases helps you to identify the correct differential diagnosis for each case, including the most critical. The series comprehensively covers the following specialties: Breast Imaging · Cardiac Imaging · Emergency Imaging · Gastrointestinal Imaging · Genitourinary Imaging · Head and Neck Imaging · Interventional Radiology · Musculoskeletal Radiology · Neuro Imaging · Nuclear Medicine · Pediatric Imaging · Thoracic Imaging · Ultrasound Imaging This RadCases book comes with a code providing access to additional online cases: 100 in this book plus 250+ more cases and interactive Q&A. Master your cases, pass your exams, and diagnose with confidence: RadCases! This print book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on https://medone.thieme.com. Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Table of Contents100 Radiology Cases

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Book SynopsisCrucial musculoskeletal cases and board-type Q&A to help you pass your exam! Glenn Garcia's Musculoskeletal Radiology Second Edition prepares you to diagnose the full range of bone, ligament, muscle, and joint pathology and is ideal for exam preparation. Included in this book are 100 cases of musculoskeletal disorders, illustrated with clear, high-quality images and now with questions and answers for review. For maximum ease of self-assessment, each case begins with the clinical presentation on the right-hand page; study that and then turn the page for imaging findings, differential diagnoses with the definitive diagnosis, essential facts, pearls and pitfalls, and more. Key Highlights 547 high-resolution images guide the reader through the cases A variety of uncommon and common presentations covering everything from rheumatoid arthritis to fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva Examples of critical cases that must be diagnosed immediately – such as septic arthritis – to avert potential disaster in daily practice and on exams Frequently encountered musculoskeletal imaging artifacts with physics-based explanations Thieme's RadCases means cases selected to simulate what you will see on your exams, rounds, and rotations. RadCases helps you to identify the correct differential diagnosis for each case, including the most critical. The series comprehensively covers the following specialties: Breast Imaging · Cardiac Imaging · Emergency Imaging · Gastrointestinal Imaging · Genitourinary Imaging · Head and Neck Imaging · Interventional Radiology · Musculoskeletal Radiology · Neuro Imaging · Nuclear Medicine · Pediatric Imaging · Thoracic Imaging · Ultrasound Imaging This RadCases book comes with a code providing access to additional online cases: 100 in this book plus 250+ more cases and interactive Q&A. Master your cases, pass your exams, and diagnose with confidence: RadCases! This print book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on https://medone.thieme.com. Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Table of Contents100 Radiology Cases

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Book SynopsisImaging plays an integral role in the diagnosis and intervention of debilitating, often fatal vascular diseases of the brain, such as ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, aneurysms, and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). Written by a world renowned neuro-radiologist and pioneer in the early adoption of magnetic resonance (MR) technology, Imaging of Cerebrovascular Disease is a concise yet remarkably thorough textbook that advances the reader's expertise on this subject. The text draws on the author's vast personal experience, case studies, and traditional educational sources, offering didactic dialogue with accompanying images. A practical clinical resource organized into six chapters, this book offers unparalleled breadth in delineating the diagnostic and treatment usages of modern imaging techniques. Chapter one sets a foundation with extensive coverage of modalities and their applications, including MR, computed tomography (CT) and digital subtraction angiography (DSA). Subsequent chapters cover utilization of imaging techniques specific to underlying pathologies. Key Features: In-depth discussion of medical and neuroradiologic/neurosurgical interventions, focusing on the use of imaging prior to, during, and following treatment Comprehensive text enhanced with more than 700 high-quality images Detailed evaluation of normal brain anatomy, as well as gyral anatomy in brain ischemia, an important subtopic Advantages, disadvantages, mortality, and morbidity of surgery (clipping) versus endovascular techniques (coiling and flow diversion) for aneurysms Presented in a style that facilitates cover-to-cover reading, this is an essential tool for residents and fellows, and provides a robust study guide prior to sitting for relevant certification exams. It is also a quick, invaluable reference for radiologists, neurosurgeons, and neurologists in the midst of a busy clinical day.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Technologic Innovations in MR and CT Chapter 2 Normal Anatomy Chapter 3 Hemorrhage Chapter 4 Ischemia Chapter 5 Aneurysms Chapter 6 Vascular Malformations and Other Vascular Lesions

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Book SynopsisEssential nuclear medicine cases and board-type Q&A review to help you pass your exam! Recently, the field of nuclear medicine has witnessed an unprecedented explosion of new clinical diagnostic tracers, radionuclide therapies, hardware, and molecular imaging paradigms. This second edition of RadCases Plus Q&A Nuclear Medicine by Daniel Appelbaum, John Miliziano, Anup Jacob Alexander, and Yong Bradley reflects these advances, presenting 100 new cases and 500 high-quality images. The book covers a wide spectrum, from classic topics, such as thyroid, bone, parathyroid, and renal scans, to the paradigm-shifting concept of "theranostics." For maximum ease of self-assessment, each case begins with the clinical presentation on the right-hand page; study that and then turn the page for imaging findings, differential diagnoses with the definitive diagnosis, essential facts, pearls and pitfalls, and more. Key Highlights The latest radionuclide therapies to treat cancers of the prostate, neuroendocrine system, and liver Discussion of up-to-date diagnostic and therapeutic PET radiotracers, theraspheres/sirspheres, and new cardiac applications for PYP SPECT Recently described important artifacts such as WBC and FDG microemboli, white fat hypermetabolism, and the potentially confusing inflammation patterns in FDG PET associated with emerging cancer immunotherapies Timeless topics include radiation handling/safety and resolving camera imaging errors Thieme's RadCases means cases selected to simulate what you will see on your exams, rounds, and rotations. RadCases helps you to identify the correct differential diagnosis for each case, including the most critical. The series comprehensively covers the following specialties: Breast Imaging · Cardiac Imaging · Emergency Imaging · Gastrointestinal Imaging · Genitourinary Imaging · Head and Neck Imaging · Interventional Radiology · Musculoskeletal Radiology · Neuro Imaging · Nuclear Medicine · Pediatric Imaging · Thoracic Imaging · Ultrasound Imaging This RadCases book comes with a code providing access to additional online cases: 100 in this book plus 250+ more cases and interactive Q&A Master your cases, pass your exams, and diagnose with confidence: RadCases! This print book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on https://medone.thieme.com. Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Table of Contents100 Radiology Cases

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Book SynopsisLearn the fundamental principles and clinical applications of the diagnostic and risk assessment imaging test of choice for prostate cancer: prostate MRI Although prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men in the USA, it can be treated successfully if detected early. Disease management has gradually changed to a paradigm that relies on close monitoring through active surveillance in select patients, as well as ongoing refinements in treatment interventions, including minimally invasive procedures. This has resulted in a critical need for a more exacting methodology for performing targeted biopsies, assessing risk levels, and devising treatment strategies. Prostate MRI has emerged as the most precise, state-of-the-art imaging modality for prostate cancer diagnosis and management, thereby creating an immediate demand for radiologists to become proficient in its use. Conceived and edited by a leading authority, with contributions from renowned experts in the field, MRI of the Prostate: A Practical Approach is the first book to tackle this important topic. It provides an overview of the fundamentals of prostate MRI acquisition, interpretation, and reporting. Readers will benefit from a wide range of insightful perspectives gleaned from years of hands-on experience. Key Highlights Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System (PI-RADS) for prostate MRI interpretation and cancer risk scoring Clinical pearls on the optimization and application of prostate MRI for risk assessment, disease staging, MRI-targeted biopsy, recurrent disease, and active surveillance The emerging utilization of PET and PET/MRI for primary prostate cancer evaluation More than 700 illustrations with one entirely image-based chapter featuring educational case studies Radiologists will learn how to optimally perform and interpret prostate MRI, and referring physicians will learn to integrate it into day-to-day practice. This book is an essential resource for radiologists and radiology residents, as well as urologists, oncologists, MRI technicians, and other medical practitioners who treat patients with genitourinary disorders.Table of Contents1 Introduction to Prostate Cancer: Clinical Considerations 2 Prostate Cancer Pathology 3 Introduction to Prostate MRI Protocols: Hardware, T2-Weighted Imaging and MR Spectroscopy 4 Diffusion-Weighted Imaging of the Prostate 5 Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced MRI of the Prostate 6 Prostate Imaging–Reporting and Data System (PI-RADS) 7 Prostate Cancer Staging and Surgical Planning 8 Post-Treatment Follow-Up and Assessment for Recurrence 9 Prebiopsy MRI and MRI-Targeted Biopsy 10 MRI and Active Surveillance 11 PET/CT and PET/MR Imaging Evaluation of Prostate Cancer 12 Teaching Atlas of Instructional and Interesting Cases

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Book SynopsisSkull base anatomy is extremely complex, with vital neurovascular structures passing through multiple channels and foramina. Brain tumors such as pituitary tumors, acoustic neuromas, and meningiomas are challenging to treat due to their close proximity to cranial nerves and blood vessels in the brain, neck, and spinal cord. Medical imaging is an essential tool for identifying lesions and critical adjacent structures. Detecting and precisely mapping out the extent of disease is imperative for appropriate and optimal treatment planning and ultimately patient outcome. Eugene Yu and Reza Forghani have produced an exceptional, imaging-focused guide on various neoplastic diseases affecting the skull base, with contributions from a Who's Who of prominent radiologists, head and neck surgeons, neurosurgeons, and radiation oncologists. The content is presented in a clear and concise fashion with chapters organized anatomically. From the Anterior Cranial Fossa, Nasal Cavity, and Paranasal Sinuses - to the Petroclival and Lateral Skull Base, an overview and detailed analysis is provided for each region. Key Highlights Fundamentals of skull base imaging, including recent developments in diagnostic modalities More than 400 radiographs, color anatomical drawings, and color intraoperative photos elucidate the imaging appearances of a wide spectrum of disease affecting the skull base, as well as important anatomic variants and pathways of disease spread Clinically oriented imaging approach focuses on diagnostic and prognostic features important in the evaluation of skull base abnormalities Atlas of skull base CT and MRI anatomy provides an easy to access, quick reference for identifying important anatomic landmarks Insights on the pathways of tumor growth and the role of clinical imaging in the management of skull base cancers Critical and contrasting viewpoints from multidisciplinary experts provide a well-rounded perspective This invaluable resource chronicles current knowledge in state-of-the-art skull base tumor imaging with clinical pearls on pathophysiology, prognosis, and treatment options. It is a must-have for radiology, neurosurgery, and otolaryngology residents and clinicians who care for patients with head and neck neoplasms.Table of Contents1 Anterior Cranial Fossa, Nasal Cavity, and Paranasal Sinuses 2 Sellar, Parasellar, and Clival Region 3 Cerebellopontine Angle and Jugular Fossa 4 Petroclival and Lateral Skull Base 5 Open and Endoscopic Approaches to the Sinonasal Cavity and Skull Base 6 Posttreatment Appearance Following Skull Base Therapy 7 Neuroendovascular Procedures for Skull Base Neoplasia 8 Cross-Sectional Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Atlas of the Skull Base

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Book SynopsisThe definitive work on the diagnosis and treatment of portal hypertension Previously published by the Society for Interventional Radiology (SIR), this fully revised and updated third edition of Portal Hypertension: Imaging, Diagnosis, and Endovascular Management is the first volume in collaboration between Thieme and the SIR. Edited by Wael Saad and written by internationally recognized experts, this authoritative volume is a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and interventional management of portal hypertension. A potentially serious condition, portal hypertension presents considerable clinical challenges due to the delicate nature of the impacted organs, veins, and vessels. From pathophysiology to the latest state-of-the-art approaches, five major sections encompass diagnostic, medical, endoscopic, non-vascular, surgical, percutaneous, endovascular, and balloon-occluded methodologies, including indications, complications, and clinical trial results. Throughout this book's 33 chapters, a Who's Who of world-renowned interventional radiologists share clinical pearls and step-by-step procedural guidance. Several techniques have undergone significant advances since the second edition was published, including Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS), Balloon-Occluded Retrograde Transvenous Obliteration (BRTO), Balloon-Occluded Antegrade Transvenous Obliteration (BATO), and variations on TIPS, and all these are featured herein. Key Highlights Hepatic and portal venous anatomy relative to procedural approaches Nearly 250 figures elucidate anatomical structures and technical methodologies TIPS: patient selection, effects on kidney and liver function, hemodynamic changes, intravascular ultrasound guidance, Doppler surveillance, and utilization for Budd-Chiari Syndrome and liver transplantation TIPS clinical study outcomes for variceal bleeding, ascites, and hydrothorax BRTO and BATO techniques, clinical study outcomes, and utilization for gastric varices Management of mesenteric and portal vein stenosis, thrombosis, and hypersplenism This remarkable book is a must-have tool for interventional radiologists and for all those who care for patients with portal hypertension, from residents to practicing clinicians.Table of ContentsSection I Pathogenesis and Diagnosis Chapter 1 Pathophysiology and Classification of Liver Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension Chapter 2 Clinical Presentation of Portal Hypertension Chapter 3 Noninvasive Cross-Sectional and Vascular Imaging of Portal Hypertension Chapter 4 Indirect Portal Pressure Measurement and Carbon Dioxide Wedged Hepatic Portography Chapter 5 Hemodynamic Evaluation of the Liver and Transjugular Liver Biopsy Section II Medical, Endoscopic, Percutaneous, and Surgical Management Chapter 6 Medical Management of Portal Hypertension Complications Chapter 7 Endoscopic Classification and Management of Varices Chapter 8 Paracentesis and the LeVeen and Denver Shunts Chapter 9 Surgical Management of Portal Hypertension Chapter 10 Percutaneous Management of Surgically Placed Portosystemic Shunts Section III Endovascular Management: Shunts and Splenic Embolization Chapter 11 Patient Selection and the Effect of Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt on Liver and Kidney Function Chapter 12 Hepatic and Portal Venous Anatomy Relative to the Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Procedure Chapter 13 Technique for the Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Procedure Chapter 14 The Difficult Transjugular Portosystemic Shunt Procedure: Unconventional Techniques Chapter 15 The Intravascular Ultrasound–Guided Direct Intrahepatic Portacaval Shunt Chapter 16 Hemodynamic Changes Following the Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Chapter 17 Budd-Chiari Syndrome: Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt and Hepatic Vein Recanalization Chapter 18 Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Reduction for Post-TIPS Hepatic Encephalopathy Chapter 19 Patency Outcomes of Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunts in the Stent-Graft Era Chapter 20 Doppler Surveillance of Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunts in the Stent-Graft Era Chapter 21 Transjugular Intrahepatic Shunts for Variceal Bleeding: Results of Clinical Studies Chapter 22 Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunts for Ascites and Hepatic Hydrothorax: Results of Clinical Studies Chapter 23 The Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt as a Prelude to and After Liver Transplantation Chapter 24 Management of Mesenteric and Portal Vein Thrombosis in Nontransplanted Patients Chapter 25 Percutaneous Mesocaval Shunts Chapter 26 Splenic Artery Embolization for Management of Hypersplenism and Portal Hypertension Chapter 27 Pediatric Portal Interventions Section IV Percutaneous and Endovascular Management: Transvenous Obliteration Chapter 28 Vascular Anatomy and Classification Schema of Gastric Varices Relevant to Balloon-Occluded Retrograde Transvenous Obliteration Chapter 29 The Conventional Balloon-Occluded Retrograde Transvenous Obliteration Procedure Chapter 30 Balloon-Occluded Antegrade Transvenous Obliteration and Variations of Balloon-Occluded Retrograde Transvenous Obliteration in the Treatment of Gastric Varices Chapter 31 Clinical Outcomes of Balloon-Occluded Retrograde Transvenous Obliteration and Balloon-Occluded Antegrade Transvenous Obliteration Chapter 32 Management of Duodenal Varices Chapter 33 Management of Stomal Varices

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Book SynopsisComprehensively covers the rich spectrum of radiologic digestive disease interventions Greater understanding of gastrointestinal disease has resulted in an evolving array of minimally invasive and noninvasive techniques. Significant advances have maximized patient comfort, improved clinical outcomes, and minimized morbidity. Interventional radiologists are integral to the management of patients with a wide range of digestive disorders, often providing a critical or sole therapeutic option. The field has evolved from a procedure-based radiology subspecialty to a patient-based, clinical specialty working in concert with internists, gastroenterologists, oncologists, and surgeons. Digestive Disease Interventions edited by Baljendra Kapoor and Jonathan Lorenz fills an unmet need for a comprehensive resource covering interventional approaches. Throughout 30 succinct yet comprehensive chapters, top experts detail image-guided gastrointestinal interventions. A full spectrum of pathologies are encompassed — from benign refractory ascites and biliary strictures, to hepatocellular carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma, pancreatic cancer, and more. Key Features Management and treatment of portal hypertension including disease knowledge, the use of shunts, and cutting-edge obliteration techniques Updates on recent advances and future directions such as obesity and bariatric embolization and islet cell transplantation State-of-the-art management of liver cancer: GI imaging, staging, ablation and embolization, liver transplants, and Y-90 Treatment of acute cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, and choledocholithiasis 640 high quality illustrations and halftones elucidate techniques This remarkable book is an invaluable resource for fellows, residents, and practitioners in the field of interventional radiology. It will also benefit other medical and surgical subspecialists who treat patients with digestive disorders. Table of Contents1 Intraprocedural Imaging and Navigational Tools in Digestive Disease Interventions 2 Imaging of Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage and Acute Mesenteric Ischemia 3 Portal Hypertension 4 Management of Complications of Portal Hypertension: Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) 5 Management of Complications of Portal Hypertension: Special Considerations 6 Management of Complications of Portal Hypertension: Balloon-Occluded Retrograde Transvenous Obliteration, Plug-Assisted Retrograde Transvenous Obliteration, Coil-Assisted Retrograde Transvenous Obliteration, and Balloon-Assisted Antegrade Transvenous Obliteration 7 Nonvariceal Upper Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage 8 Transcatheter Management of Nonvariceal Lower Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage 9 Interventional Management of Benign Refractory Ascites 10 Mesenteric Ischemia 11 Benign Biliary Strictures 12 Malignant Obstructive Jaundice 13 Acute Cholecystitis, Cholelithiasis, and Choledocholithiasis 14 Imaging of Liver Tumors 15 Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Staging and Clinical Management 16 Management of Locally Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma 17 Management of Liver Metastases 18 Cholangiocarcinoma 19 Portal Vein Embolization 20 Ablation of Malignant Liver Tumors 21 Pancreatic Cancer 22 Embolization of Liver Tumors: Technical Challenges and Anatomic Considerations 23 Yttrium-90 Radioembolization of Malignant Liver Tumors 24 Liver Transplant Complications: Diagnosis and Management 25 Islet Cell Transplantation 26 Percutaneous Enteral Access 27 Image-Guided Colorectal Obstruction Management 28 Obesity and Bariatric Embolization 29 Intra-Abdominal Fluid Collections 30 Pediatric Gastrointestinal Interventions

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