Book[edited by] Michael Riccabona, Professor, Department of Radiology,
... Show More Division of Pediatric Radiology, Graz University Hospital, Graz, Austria ; with contributions by Ingmar Gassner, Gabriele Hahn, Wolfgang Hirsch, Marcus Hoermann, Thekla von Kalle, Kathrin Maurer, Heimo Nemer, Gerald Paertan, Brigitte Povysil, Ianina Scheer, Jens-Peter Schenk, Gisela Schweigmann, Maria Sinzig, Erich Sorantin, Gundula Staatz, Peter Waibel, Doris Zebedin.
Summary: "For all radiologists diagnosing infants and children, knowledge of best practices in pediatric imaging is essential to successful, high-quality results. This informative, reader-friendly text covers current guidelines and key topics in the field, including choice of modality, equipment and dosages, child-specific diseases, and safety factors. It is invaluable for all specialists who diagnose and manage this sensitive, highly targeted population. Special Features: Explores the use of all standard imaging modalities in children vs. adults, especially in regard to ultrasound, CT, and MRI, Supplies more than 600 clear, clinically relevant images to help in visualizing every concept, including imaging of suspected child abuse. Shows how to adapt examination protocols and equipment requirements for the specialized needs of pediatric patients. Describes important safety protection measures in children utilizing the ALARA principle of radiation exposure (As Low As Reasonably Achievable). Summarizes a wide array of pediatric diseases and disorders in a quick, checklist format, including clinical features, imaging findings, differential diagnosis, associated syndromes, and treatment recommendations for each. Includes lists of indications, summary tables, flowcharts of imaging protocols, case studies, and quiz questions to test your knowledge. Discussing differences in body proportions, heart and respiratory rates, skeletal structure, and more, this book provides a fundamental understanding of imaging in infants and children as compared to adults. It is an ideal practice-oriented reference for residents, fellows in pediatric radiology, general radiologists, and students preparing for the pediatric sections of the national and international specialty examinations in radiology"--Provided by publisher.
Contents:
Special imaging issues in children
Imaging of the pediatric chest
Imaging of the pediatric gastrointestinal tract
Imaging of the pediatric central nervous system and spine
Pediatric uroradiology
Imaging of pediatric trauma
The pediatric musculoskeletal system
Pediatric oncoradiology
Syndromes, metabolic diseases, and other special issues in children.