Pitfalls in diagnostic radiology / Wilfred C.G. Peh, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Peh, Wilfred C. G., 1958- editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Diagnostic imaging.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource : illustrations

Place of Publication:

Berlin : Springer Verlag, [2015]

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

text file

Summary:

The practice of diagnostic radiology has become increasingly complex, with the use of numerous imaging modalities and division into many subspecialty areas. It is becoming ever more difficult for subspecialist radiologists, general radiologists, and residents to keep up with the advances that are occurring year on year, and this is particularly true for less familiar topics. Failure to appreciate imaging pitfalls often leads to diagnostic error and misinterpretation, and potential medicolegal problems. Diagnostic errors may be due to various factors such as inadequate imaging technique, imaging artifacts, failure to recognize normal structures or variants, lack of correlation with clinical and other imaging findings, and poor training or inexperience. Many, if not most, of these factors are potentially recognizable, preventable, or correctable. This textbook, written by experts from reputable centers across the world, systematically and comprehensively highlights the pitfalls that may occur in diagnostic radiology. Both pitfalls specific to different modalities and techniques and those specific to particular organ systems are described with the help of numerous high-quality illustrations. Recognition of these pitfalls is crucial in helping the practicing radiologist to achieve a more accurate diagnosis.

Contents:

Part1: Imaging modality and technique pitfalls

Radiography and fluoroscopic and contrast-based techniques

Ultrasonography

Computed tomography

Magnetic resonance imaging

Nuclear medicine imaging including SPECT-CT and PET

Interventional radiology techniques

Bone mineral density and quantitative imaging

Radiation dose management

Approach to characterizing radiological errors

Part 2: System-based imaging pitfalls

Musculoskeletal system

Spine

Brain

Head and neck

Chest including lungs

Cardiac and vascular system

Abdomen- solid organs

Gastrointestinal system

Genitourinary system

Reproductive system- female

Obstetrics

Breast

Pediatrics. .

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from EPUB title page (EBSCO, viewed November 13, 2014).

ISBN:

9783662441695

3662441691

3662441683

9783662441688

OCLC:

895047550

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.