Current Clinical Imaging

The first book-length reference to thoroughly describe diagnostic and therapeutic advances in the development of vascular radiology over the last decade. The last ten years has seen vascular imaging of the central nervous system (CNS) evolve from fairly crude, invasive procedures to more advanced imaging methods that are safer, faster, and more precise-with computed tomographic (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging methods playing a special role in these advances. “Vascular Imaging of the Central Nervous System” is the first full-length reference text that shows radiologists-especially neuroradiologists-how to optimize the use of the many techniques available in order to increase the sensitivity and specificity of vascular imaging, thereby improving the diagnosis and treatment of individual patients. Each chapter is formatted carefully and divided into two essential parts: The first part describes the physical principles underlying each imaging technique, along potential associated artifacts and pitfalls; the second part addresses clinical applications and novel applications of each method. With a strong focus on the clinical application of each modality or technique in CNS radiology, this book provides in-depth chapter coverage of: • Ultrasound Vascular Imaging (UVI) • Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA) • Magnetic Resonance Vascular imaging (MRV) • Digital subtraction angiography (DSA) • Brain perfusion techniques: CT and MRI • Plaque imaging • Intravascular imaging • Pediatric vascular imaging Along with numerous illustrations and case studies, “Vascular Imaging of the Central Nervous System: Physical Principles, Clinical Applications, and Emerging Techniques” is an important book for those faced with choosing from the wide range of choices available for clinical practice.

The first book-length treatment of the absolutely essential topic of U.S. health care reform for imaging specialists This latest volume in the “Current Clinical Imaging” series offers all professionals involved with imaging a cogent, concise discussion of major issues related to health care reform from the perspective of fellow imaging specialists. It provides radiologists with a solid footing in understanding where they are now and where they can expect to be in the evolution of health care reform over the next ten years. Presenting an excellent balance of clinical and health care policy issues, “Health Care Reform in Radiology” reinforces the central role of health promotion and preventive medicine in U.S. health care systems while offering an international perspective on the subject. Topical coverage includes evidence-based outcomes for health care delivery, the impact of the determination of imaging tests' effectiveness, patient safety, medicolegal reform, reimbursement issues, and universal healthcare benefits and challenges. “Health Care Reform in Radiology” presents a program to: • Enhance patient safety and quality of care • Anticipate new or revised standards for all imaging modalities • Suggest the more appropriate use of imaging based on the latest clinical evidence • Discuss the evolving regulations defining the training required to perform imaging procedures • Encourage career-long learning (CME, maintenance of certification, etc.) • Show fellow radiologists how to provide added value for patients and referring physicians Developed and written by two top experts in the field, this is an ideal book for all professionals involved with imaging as well as physician groups that depend on radiology.

The first complete textbook and atlas of the vitally important technique of bone age assessment utilizing MRI for children's hand and wrist. This latest volume in the growing Wiley “Current Clinical Imaging” series is a must-have resource that collects, in a single volume, all that is currently known and applicable about the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for the assessment of bone age. Presented in two parts, “Text-Atlas of Skeletal Age Determination: MRI of the Hand and Wrist in Children” first focuses on the anatomic, social, and legal aspects of bone age, providing a concise overview of the use of bone age determination in medical, legal, and social systems. It then covers the clinical use and application of MRI in assessing bone age. The book offers complete chapter coverage on endocrinology, puberty, and disorders of pubertal development; bone marrow maturation in healthy and diseased states; growth failure and pediatric inflammatory bowel disease; skeletal findings in neurometabolic disease, genetic disease, and pediatric oncology patients; and much more. “Text-Atlas of Skeletal Age Determination” provides: • A comprehensive review of the medical, legal, and social aspects of bone age assessment • An in-depth discussion of MRI as an alternative to the traditional ionizing radiation-based radiographic techniques for the assessment of bone age • Complete guidelines for clinical application of these MRI-based techniques • "Recipes" for replicating these techniques and applications for diverse patient populations • Cutting-edge information prepared and presented by an international team of experts • A superb collection of beautifully reproduced, high-quality images This is an ideal book for radiologists, pediatricians, family physicians, endocrinologists, and sports medicine physicians interested in skeletal development and bone age assessment.

Offers a well-designed approach to imaging musculoskeletal trauma Medical imaging plays an important role in identifying fractures and helping the patient return to regular activities as soon as possible. But in order to identify the fracture, and describe all the relevant associated injuries, the radiologist first needs to understand normal anatomy and the mechanisms of fractures. Imaging Musculoskeletal Trauma reviews common fracture and dislocation mechanisms and provides up-to-date guidelines on the use and interpretation of imaging tests. Designed for use by professionals in radiology, orthopedics, emergency medicine, and sports medicine, this book offers a concise, systematic approach to imaging musculoskeletal trauma. Replete with easily accessible information, including well-designed tables and lists, the book features radiology report checklists for each anatomic site, numerous radiographs and CT and MRI images, simple illustrations for common fracture classification schemes, examples of common and serious injuries in the musculoskeletal system, and a chapter devoted to fracture complications-including complications relating to the use of hardware in treating injuries. This well-designed guide teaches professional and student users to: • Identify normal anatomy relevant to interpretation in musculoskeletal studies • Describe common fracture and dislocation mechanisms • Describe fractures using appropriate terminology • Recommend appropriate imaging studies for various clinical situations • Use a systematic approach to interpret imaging studies • Provide a clear and relevant radiology report • Recognize complications associated with fractures and fracture treatment Complete with on-call issues, common traumas, and specially highlighted "do-not-miss" fractures, this is an invaluable resource for everyone involved with the imaging of musculoskeletal trauma.

The first complete reference, dedicated to the full spectrum of women's imaging topics. "Women's imaging" refers to the use of imaging modalities (X-ray, ultrasound, CT scan, and MRI) available for aiding in the diagnosis and care of such female-centric diseases as cancer of the breast, uterus, and ovaries. Currently, there is no single reference source that provides adequate discussions of MRI and its important role in the diagnosis of patients with women's health issues. Thoroughly illustrated with the highest-quality radiographic images available, Women's Imaging: MRI with Multimodality Correlation provides a concise overview of the topic and emphasizes practical image interpretation. It makes clear use of tables and diagrams and offers careful examination of differential diagnosis with special notes on key learning points. Placing great emphasis on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), while providing correlations to other important imaging modalities, the comprehensive book features the latest guidelines on imaging screening and includes in-depth chapter coverage of: • Pelvis MRI: Introduction and Technique • Imaging the Vagina and Urethra • Pelvic Floor Imaging • Imaging the Uterus • Imaging the Adnexa • Imaging Maternal Conditions in Pregnancy • Fetal Imaging • Breast MRI: Introduction and Technique • ACR Breast MRI Lexicon and Interpretation • Preoperative Breast Cancer Evaluation and Advanced Breast Cancer Imaging • Postsurgical Breast and Implant Imaging • MR-Guided Breast Interventions Providing up-to-date information on many of the health issues that affect women across the globe, “Women's Imaging” will appeal to all general radiologists—especially those specializing in body imaging, breast imaging, and women's imaging—as well as gynecologists and obstetricians, breast surgeons, oncologists, radiation oncologists, and MRI technologists.

• The first single source work to deal with the two primary radiologic modalities in diagnosing and treating benign and malignant diseases of the liver, presented with clearly laid out MRI and CT correlations. Developed by an editor team led by one of the world's leading authorities in abdominal imaging, Richard C. Semelka MD. • User-friendly, atlas-style presentation, with over 1500 MRI and CT images in over 320 figures featuring state-of-the-art MR and CT imaging sequences, multidetector row CT images, 3D reformatted images, breath-hold MRI sequences, and cutting-edge MR 3T images • Highly practical approach for imaging of focal and diffuse liver lesions, complete relevant and systematic (differential) diagnostic information, the latest references to primary literature and clinical evidence, and patient management possibilities • Reflects a pattern-recognition approach to MRI and CT imaging, assisting with efficient scanning of images and assessment and diagnosis of disorders