Multislice-CT of the Abdomen

Christoph Johannes Zech, Carlo Bartolozzi, Richard Baron, Maximilian F. Reiser

Springer Science & Business Media, Apr 28, 2012 - Medical - 365 pages

This book provides a lucid summary of modern multislice CT imaging of the abdomen, with a focus on the essential imaging findings. After a concise technical introduction, the most important abdominal diseases are described and illustrated with high-quality images. Sections are devoted to the liver and biliary system, the pancreas and spleen, the kidneys and urogenital system, and the bowel and peritoneal cavity. Throughout, key differential diagnostic features are highlighted. The editorial team is composed of internationally renowned radiologists from Europe and the United States, and all chapters have been written by recognized experts in the topic under consideration. Multislice CT of the Abdomen will serve as an excellent reference for radiologists participating in further professional training and will prove an ideal source of information for all who wish to deepen their personal knowledge of the subject.

Contents

• Future Developments for MSCT: 15
• Radiation Exposure and Risk Associated with CT Examinations: 25
• Contrast Agent Application and Protocols: 37
• Imaging Findings of Cirrhotic Liver: 47
• Imaging Findings in NonCirrhotic Liver: 85
• Postoperative Findings: 101
• Inflammatory Processes in the Liver and Biliary Tract: 115
• Neoplastic Processes in Biliary System: 129
• Assessment of the Hepatic Vessels with MDCT: 145
• MSCT Imaging of Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis: 161
• Solid Pancreatic Masses: 176
• Cystic Pancreatic Masses: 189
• Imaging CT of the Spleen: 205
• Imaging of Post Pancreatic Surgery: 223
• Renal Masses: 235
• Adrenal Masses: 247
• Inflammatory and Infectious Disease of the Kidney and Urinary Collecting System: 257
• MSCT of the Stomach: 269
• Small Bowel: 282
• Colon Rectum and CT Colonography: 301
• Mesenteric and Retroperitoneal Diseases: 320
• Imaging Findings in Acute Abdomen: 337
• Index: 355

Bibliographic information

• Title: Multislice-CT of the Abdomen; Medical Radiology; Diagnostic Imaging
• Editors: Christoph Johannes Zech, Carlo Bartolozzi, Richard Baron, Maximilian F. Reiser
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media, 2012
• ISBN: 3642178634, 9783642178634
• Length: 365 pages
• Subjects: Medical / Allied Health Services / Imaging Technologies; Medical / Biochemistry; Medical / Clinical Medicine; Medical / Diagnostic Imaging / General