Abdominal Ultrasound: How, Why and When - Hardcover

Smith (formerly Bates) MPhil DMU DCR, Jane A.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0443072434 ISBN 13: 9780443072437

Publisher: Churchill Livingstone, 2004

Synopsis

As more and more practitioners are relying on ultrasound as an accepted, safe, and cost-effective diagnostic tool in everyday practice, its use in diagnosing abdominal problems is quickly increasing. This up-to-date edition includes coverage of basic anatomy, technique, and ultrasound appearances, in addition to the most common pathological processes. It serves as both a practical, clinically relevant manual and resource for professionals, as well as an invaluable textbook for students entering the field.

• Over 500 illustrations and high-quality scans clearly show abdominal anatomy.
• Practical and clinically relevant coverage addresses the concerns of both practitioners and students.
• Succinct, comprehensive chapters convey important points.

• Updated content and references reflect the most current, expert practice.
• Many full-color illustrations throughout provide true-to-life images of clinical conditions.

About this title

About the Author:

Jane A. Bates, DMU, Mphil, DCR, Ultrasound Department, St. James' University Hospital, Leeds, UK

Review:

"I encourage the students within our department to use this excellent text as a source of reference. High quality and good value for money [...] a definite ‘must have’ for any ultrasound department, and for student sonographers."

Ultrasound (The Journal of the British Medical Ultrasound Society), Aug 2011

About this edition

• Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0443072434
• ISBN 13: 9780443072437
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 296