Description
Overview
The second edition of Diagnostic Ultrasound: Abdomen and Pelvis provides a comprehensive, clinically oriented coverage of ultrasound imaging for the abdomen and pelvis. The book offers a detailed correlation between ultrasound findings and other modalities, aiding in accurate ultrasound diagnosis for every patient.
Key Features
- Features nearly 15 new chapters detailing updated diagnoses, new terminology, new methodology, new criteria and guidelines, a new generation of scanners, and more.
- Incorporates 2,500 high-quality images including grayscale, color, power, and spectral (pulsed) Doppler imaging in each chapter, and when applicable, contrast-enhanced ultrasound; also includes new videos and animations online.
- Discusses new polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) criteria, updated pancreatic cyst guidelines, new ovarian cysts recommendations, shear wave elastography for liver fibrosis, and more.
- Correlates ultrasound findings with CT and MR for improved understanding of disease processes and how ultrasound complements other modalities for a given disease.
- Covers cutting-edge ultrasound techniques, including microbubble contrast and contrast-enhanced US (CEUS) for liver imaging.
- Contains time-saving reference features such as succinct and bulleted text, a variety of test data tables, key facts in each chapter, annotated images, and an extensive index.
Highlights
The book stands out for its comprehensive reference with high-quality images, up-to-date information, and the correlation of ultrasound findings with other modalities like CT and MR. It also discusses cutting-edge ultrasound techniques, making it a valuable resource for those in the field.
Book Structure
The book is organized into several chapters, each detailing specific areas of ultrasound imaging for the abdomen and pelvis. Each chapter includes high-quality images, relevant updates, and discusses the correlation of ultrasound findings with other modalities.
Authors
Aya Kamaya MD FSRU FSAR, Jade Wong-You-Cheong MBChB MRCP FRCR FSRU FSAR
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