Pediatric radiology
Subtitle: the requisites
By: Johan G. Blickman, Bruce R. Parker, Patrick D. Barnes.
Contributors: Parker, Bruce R., 1937-; Barnes, Patrick D.
Edition: 3rd ed.
Series: Requisites series; Requisites series
Publisher: Mosby/Elsevier
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 358
ISBN-13: 9780323031257
Subjects: Pediatric radiology; Diagnostic Imaging; Child; Infant
Description: This third edition of Pediatric Radiology--a volume in The Requisites in Radiology series--covers everything from basic principles of interpreting diagnostic imaging studies through cutting-edge techniques. Expert authors Johan G. Blickman, MD, PhD and Patrick D. Barnes, MD are now joined by Bruce R. Parker, MD to provide the latest advances in pediatric radiology in a convenient, quick-access format with high-quality images. This edition features a greater emphasis on differential diagnosis, neuron functional imaging, and coverage of the dynamic topic of cardiac MR. You₂ll have everything you need to succeed in radiology examinations, subspecialty rotations, and clinical practice. Provides comprehensive yet concise coverage of the core material fundamental to this subspecialty for learning and quick reference. Presents material in a logical anatomic sequence, organized by organ system with eight chapters covering an overview of pediatric imaging, chest, heart, gastrointestinal tract, accessory organs of digestion, genitourinary tract, the skeletal system, and neuroimaging. Features a multi-modality approach to provide you with the most common imaging approaches tailored to each organ system. Emphasizes that pediatric diagnosis is a distinct specialty, as opposed to an aberration from standard adult diagnosis. Includes tables, boxes, pearls, key concepts, and differential diagnosis throughout the text to make key material accessible and easy to reference.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Pediatric imaging / Hans Blickman; title: Chest / Hans Blickman and Lya Van Die; title: Heart / Rajesh Krishnamurthy; title: Gastrointestinal / Bruce Parker; title: Accessory organs of digestion / Bruce Parker; title: Genitourinary tract / Hans Blickman and Carla Boetes; title: Skeletal system / Hans Blickman and Geert Vanderschueren; title: Brain imaging / Patrick D. Barnes; title: Spine imaging / Patrick D. Barnes; title: Head and neck imaging / Patrick D. Barnes.