Springer, 2006. — 597 p.
This book offers practical guidelines for performing efficient and cost-effective MRI examinations. By adopting a practical protocol-based approach the work-flow in a MRI unit can be streamlined and optimized. All chapters have been thoroughly reviewed, and new techniques and figures are included. There is a new chapter on MRI of the chest. This book will help beginners to implement the protocols and will update the knowledge of more experienced users.Contents.
1 Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
and Magnetic Resonance Angiography.
W. Nitz.
2 Contrast Agents for Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
T. Balzer.
3 Haemorrhage.
T. Allkemper.
4 Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Brain.
P. M. Parizel, H. Tanghe, and P. A. M. Hofman.
5 Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Spine.
J.W. M. Van Goethem.
6 Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Head and Neck.
L. van den Hauwe and J.W. Casselman.
7 Joints.
H. Imhof, F. Kainberger, M. Breitenseher, S. Grampp, T. Rand and S. Trattnig.
8 Bone and Soft Tissues.
J. van Gielen, A. Van der Stappen, and A. M. De Schepper.
9 Upper Abdomen: Liver, Pancreas, Biliary System, and Spleen.
P. Reimer and B. Tombach.
10 Kidneys and Adrenal Glands.
C. Catalano, G. Cardone, M. Castrucci, R. Brillo, F. Fraioli and F. Pediconi.
11 Pelvis.
D. MacVicar and P. Revell.
12 Heart.
M. G. Lentschig.
13 Large Vessels and Peripheral Vessels.
M. Boos, J. Meaney.
14 MRI of the Chest.
H.-U. Kauczor, E. van Beek.
15 Magnetic Resonance of the Breast.
C. Kuh.
16 Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Pediatric Patients.
B. Kammer, T. Pfluger, M. I. Schubert, C. M. Keser,
and K. Schneider.
17 Interventional Magnetic Resonance.
C. Bremer.
Subject Index.
