From recent advances in helical CT techniques to new developments in lung cancer screening to optimized CT techniques in musculoskeletal diagnosis, Fundamentals of Body CT, 5th Edition, covers the essential information you need to know to effectively perform and interpret CT scans. Step-by-step instructions for all current CT techniques help you quickly understand each procedure and review key steps. Comprehensive and easy to digest, this introduction to body CT is an essential resource for radiology residents, practicing radiologists, and medical students.
Author(s): W. Richard Webb, Wiliam Brant, Nancy Major
Series: Fundamentals of Radiology
Edition: 5th Edition
Publisher: Elsevier
Year: 2019
Language: English
Pages: 415
Tags: Radiology
Cover......Page 1
Title......Page 2
Copyright......Page 3
Preface......Page 5
Contents......Page 6
1 Introduction to CT of the Thorax: Chest CT Techniques......Page 8
2 Mediastinum: introduction and Normal Anatomy......Page 14
3 Mediastinum: Vascular Abnormalities and Pulmonary Embolism......Page 28
4 Mediastinum: Lymph Node Abnormalities and Masses......Page 57
5 The Pulmonary Hila......Page 86
6 Lung Disease......Page 110
7 Pleura, Chest Wall, and Diaphragm......Page 161
8 Introduction to CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis......Page 179
9 Peritoneal Cavity, Vessels, Nodes, and Abdominal Wall......Page 185
10 Abdominal Trauma......Page 200
11 Liver......Page 212
12 Biliary Tree and Gallbladder......Page 242
13 Pancreas......Page 254
14 Spleen......Page 273
15 Kidneys and Ureters......Page 287
16 Adrenal Glands......Page 317
17 Gastrointestinal Tract......Page 329
18 Pelvis......Page 362
19 CT in Musculoskeletal Trauma......Page 381
20 CT in Musculoskeletal Nontrauma......Page 393
