BookKonstantin Nikolaou, Fabian Bamberg, Andrea Laghi, Geoffrey D. Rubin, editors.
Summary: The fourth edition of this book offers a comprehensive update on recent developments and trends in the clinical and scientific applications of multislice computed tomography. Following an initial section on the most significant current technical aspects and issues, detailed information is provided on a comprehensive range of diagnostic applications. Imaging of the head and neck, the cardiovascular system, the abdomen, and the lungs is covered in depth, describing the application of multislice CT in a variety of tumors and other pathologies. Emerging fields such as pediatric imaging and CT-guided interventions are fully addressed, and emergency CT is also covered. Radiation exposure, dual-energy imaging, contrast enhancement, image postprocessing, CT perfusion imaging, and CT angiography all receive close attention. The new edition has been comprehensively revised and complemented by contributions from highly experienced and well-known authors who offer diverse perspectives, highlighting the possibilities offered by the most modern multidetector CT systems. -- Provided by publisher.
Contents:
Techniques
Multislice CT: Current Technology and Future Developments
Dynamic Volume CT with 320-Detector Rows: Technology and Clinical Applications
3D Imaging with Flat-Detector C-Arm Systems
Radiation Exposure and Protection in Multislice CT
Dual-Energy CT-Technical Background
Radiation Dose in Multislice Cardiac CT
Radiation Risks Associated with CT Screening Procedures
Contrast Agent Application and Protocols
Neuro / Ear-Nose-Throat
Cerebral Perfusion CT: Technique and Clinical Applications
MDCT in Neuro-Vascular Imaging
Anatomy and Pathology of the Temporal Bone
Pathologies of the Orbit
Dental CT: Pathologic Findings in the Teeth and Jaws
Anatomy and Corresponding Oncological Imaging of the Neck
Cardiovascular Imaging
Noninvasive Coronary Artery Imaging
Technical Innovations in Cardiac and Coronary MSCT
Assessment of Coronary Artery Stents by Coronary CT Angiography
Acute Chest Pain
The Role of Cardiac Computed Tomography in Cardiac Surgery
New Indications for Cardiac CT
Complementary Role of Cardiac CT and MRI
Complementary Roles of Coronary CT and Myocardial Perfusion SPECT
CTA of the Aorta by MDCT
CTA of the Spinal Arteries
Lower-Extremity CTA
Lung
Interstitial Lung Diseases
Pneumonia
CT of the Airways
Oncology
Liver Tumors
MDCT of Pancreatic Tumors
Imaging of Colorectal Tumors with Multidetector Row CT
Urogenital Tumors
PET-CT in Oncology
PET and PET-CT in Neuroendocrine Tumors
Role of MDCT in Bone Tumors, Metastases, and Myeloma
Dual Energy CT: Initial Description of Clinical Applications in the Abdomen
Intervention
CT-Guided Biopsy and Drainage
Vertebroplasty
CT-Guided Tumor Ablation
Rotational C-Arm-Based CT in Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology
Abdominal Intervention with C-Arm CT
Trauma Imaging / Acute Care
CT Management of Multisystem Trauma.