Bookedited by Harjit Singh, Janet A. Neutze, Jonathan R. Enterline.
Summary: This book is a concise introduction to the dynamic field of radiology and provides readers with general examples and brief discussions of basic radiographic principles. Introductory chapters present fundamental scientific concepts underlying the medical use of imaging modalities and technology, including ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and nuclear medicine. Subsequent chapters are organized by anatomic region and imaging modality that highlight the radiologist?s role in diagnosing and treating common disorders. This revised edition is thoroughly updated and includes new or expanded chapters on nuclear medicine and pediatric radiology. Radiology Fundamentals, Fifth Edition, is a premier self-directed learning resource for medical students, non-radiology housestaff, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, radiologist assistants and other allied health professionals.
Contents:
Part 1. Introductory Section
Chapter 1. Radiation Safety and Risk
Chapter 2. Introduction to Radiology Concepts
Chapter 3. Conventional Radiology
Chapter 4. Ultrasound
Chapter 5. Computed Tomography
Chapter 6. MRI
Chapter 7. Introduction to Nuclear Medicine
Chapter 8. Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
Part 2. Chest Section
Chapter 9. Heart and Mediastinum
Chapter 10. Coronary CTA
Chapter 11. Lateral Chest
Chapter 12. Pulmonary Mass Lesions
Chapter 13. Air Space Disease
Chapter 14. Interstitial Disease
Chapter 15. Atelectasis
Chapter 16. Pulmonary Vasculature
Chapter 17. Pulmonary Edema
Chapter 18. Pulmonary Embolism
Chapter 19. Pneumothorax
Chapter 20. Miscellaneous Chest
Chapter 21. Tubes and Lines
Part 3. Women's Section
Chapter 22. Breast Imaging
Chapter 23. Women?s Ultrasound
Chapter 24. Women's Health Interventions
Part 4. Abdominal Section
Chapter 25. Abdominal Calficiations
Chapter 26. Abdominal Harware and Tubes
Chapter 27. Abnormal Air Collections of Abdomen
Chapter 28. Bowel Obstruction
Chapter 29. Concerning Abdominal Masses
Chapter 30. Fluoroscopic Evaluation of the Upper GI Tract and Small Bowel
Chapter 31. Imaging of the Colon
Chapter 32. Imaging of the Gallbladder
Chapter 33. Incidental Abdominal Lesion
Chapter 34. Inflammatory and Infections Bowel Disease
Chapter 35. Intra-abdominal Lymphadenopathy
Part 5. Nuclear Medicine Section
Chapter 36. Nuclear Medicine Cardiac Imaging
Chapter 37. Gastrointestinal Nuclear Medicine
Chapter 38. Oncological Nuclear Medicine
Chapter 39. Pulmonary Nuclear Medicine
Chapter 40. Skeletal Nuclear Medicine
Part 6. Interventional Radiology Section
Chapter 41. Diagnostic Arteriography
Chapter 42. Pulmonary Arteriography and IVC Filter Placement
Chapter 43. Percutaneous Nephrostomy Placement
Chapter 44. TIPS
Chapter 45. Central Venous Access
Chapter 46. Interventional Oncology
Part 7. Musculoskeletal Section
Chapter 47. Fractures 1
Chapter 48. Fractures 2
Chapter 49. Bone Tumor Characteristics
Chapter 50. Arthritis
Part 8. Neuroradiology Section
Chapter 51. CNS Anatomy
Chapter 52. The Cervical Spine
Chapter 53. Head Trauma
Chapter 54. Stroke
Chapter 55. Headache and Back Pain
Part 9. Pediatrics Section
Chapter 56. Pediatric Radiology Pearls.