Still one of the only books to cover CT and MRI imaging in every anatomical area, this state-of-the-art new edition has been meticulously revised. It maintains its status as a practical guide, distilling cutting-edge research and theory into step-by-step descriptions of all MR and CT imaging applications.
Improvements include:Updated throughout to reflect cutting edge technological advances in MR and CT imagingIncludes information on the latest multi-slice CT systems and 'Cone Beam' detector technologyMany new images taken using a prototype research scanner - see tomorrow's images todayA new section covering considerations in Pediatric patients for each anatomic regionMuch new material added - for example 8 new chapters in the neuroimaging section and 2 new chapters on the heart- Completely updated to reflect the latest technological advances such as Multi-slice CT systems and "Cone Beam" detector technology.
- Revised and expanded neuroradiology section.
- New Pediatric Imaging section with separate chapters on each organ system. Also includes strategies for radiation reduction in pediatric patients.
- Features almost 3,000 enhanced images and illustrations.
- 66 contributors that are experts in the field.
John R. Haaga, MD, Chairman and Medical Director, Department of Radiology, University Hospitals of Cleveland, Cleveland, OH; Charles F. Lanzieri, MD, Professor of Radiology and Neuroradiology, Department of Radiology, University of Cleveland/Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH; and Robert C. Gilkeson, MD, Section Head, Thoracic Radiology, Department of Radiology, Assistant Professor of Radiology, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH