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A practical reference for completing the imaging workup of the patientBased on a popular course taught at the Radiological Society of North America's Annual Meeting, this book provides all the essential information for choosing the appropriate imaging examination and completing the imaging workup of a patient. Chapters are organized into parts according to the anatomical location of the clinical problems addressed. The authors guide the reader through the diagnostic evaluation, reviewing the indications for and the strengths and limitations of ultrasound imaging.Features:Practical information on the usefulness of ultrasound, non-imaging tests, or other imaging modalities, such as CT and MR, for evaluating each clinical situation Clear descriptions of symptoms and differential diagnosis Nearly 1,300 images and photographs demonstrating key points A new chapter on neonatal spinal cord anomalies Comprehensive and up-to-date, this edition is essential for ultrasonographers, radiologists, residents, physicians, nurses, and radiology assistants seeking the latest recommendations for the effective use of ultrasonography.

A concise guide to using ultrasound to diagnose urologic disordersThe second edition of Ultrasonography in Urology: A Practical Approach to Clinical Problems provides an up-to-date resource for the essential information needed for selecting the appropriate imaging examination and confidently completing the imaging workup of a patient. Recognized experts in the field provide the latest recommendations for clinical applications of ultrasound in urology. For each clinical problem, the authors guide the reader through the diagnostic evaluation, reviewing the indications for and the benefits and limitations of ultrasound imaging.Features:Practical discussions of the usefulness of ultrasound, non-imaging tests, or other imaging modalities, such as CT and MR, for diagnosing such problems as flank pain, renal failure, acute scrotal pain, and more Clear descriptions of symptoms and differential diagnosis More than 400 high-quality images and photographs demonstrating key pointsThis book will help ultrasonographers, radiologists, urologists, nephrologists, residents, physicians, nurses, and radiology assistants improve their techniques and optimize patient care.

An invaluable resource for ultrasound imaging for vascular diseasesUltrasonography in Vascular Diseases: A Practical Approach to Clinical Problems is a concise guide to the latest clinical applications of ultrasound in diagnosing vascular disorders and diseases. Well-known authorities in the field provide straightforward instruction on how to choose the appropriate imaging examination and complete the imaging workup of the patient for the full range of vascular problems.Highlights:Practical information on the usefulness of ultrasound, non-imaging tests, or other imaging modalities, such as CT and MR Thorough descriptions of symptoms, differential diagnosis, techniques, as well as the possible complications, benefits, and limitations of each technique More than 150 images and photographs illustrate key conceptsIdeal for reference and review, this text will prove to be an indispensable clinical reference for ultrasonographers, radiologists, interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons, cardiologists, vascular medicine specialists, residents, physicians, nurses, and radiology assistants.

The latest recommendations for using ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecologyFrom diagnosing pelvic pain and bleeding, to the use of ultrasound in screening and treatments for ovarian cancer, infertility, and maternal complications of diabetes mellitus, this book covers the full spectrum of clinical applications for ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology. The authors guide the reader through the diagnostic evaluation, reviewing the indications for and the strengths and limitations of ultrasound imaging, enabling clinicians to confidently choose the appropriate imaging examination for each clinical situation. Features:Practical information on the usefulness of ultrasound, non-imaging tests, or other imaging modalities, such as CT and MR Clear descriptions of symptoms and differential diagnosis Nearly 300 images and photographs demonstrating key points New chapter on amenorrhea in the adolescent or young adult This book is an essential resource for all ultrasonographers, radiologists, obstetricians, gynecologists, residents, physicians, nurses, and radiology assistants seeking to gain skill in the effective use of ultrasonography.