Pediatric imaging : the essentials / Ramesh S. Iyer, MD, Associate Professor of Radiology, Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, Teresa Chapman, MD, MA, Associate Professor of Radiology, Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Iyer, Ramesh S., author.

Chapman, Teresa, 1972- author.

Series:

Essentials (Philadelphia, Pa.)

Essentials series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Child.

Diagnostic imaging.

Infants.

Radiography.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (2,080 pages) : illustrations (some color)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer, [2016]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Master the key concepts that are critical to the practice of pediatric radiology! Ideal as a quick refresher for experienced radiologists as well as an efficient learning tool for residents, this new text puts indispensable information at your fingertips in a practical, high-yield format. More than 1,300 superb illustrations highlight the "essentials" of the field - information that is vital to understanding the wide variety of pathologies seen in pediatric imaging. Key Features Detailed imaging studies, including radiography, fluoroscopy, nuclear medicine, CT, MRI, and ultrasound, accompany concise guidance on the primary pathologies that affect children. Recent updates on disease classification systems and new terminology keep you up to date, and clinical management strategies and the purpose of diagnostic imaging protocols ensure that you can apply what you're learned in practice. Coverage of every essential area of pediatric radiology , including upper and lower airway obstruction, congenital lung lesions, chest trauma, upper GI obstruction, abdominal wall disorders, congenital urinary tract abnormalities, multicystic renal disease, skeletal trauma, bone and soft tissue tumors, vascular and traumatic brain injury, and much more. Learning objectives and summary points in each chapter help you focus your study, references are provided for further in-depth learning, and information is subdivided within organ systems, consistent with the resident curriculum set forth by the Society for Pediatric Radiology. Over 100 multiple-choice questions, all consistent with current certification exams, reinforce important concepts and facilitate self-assessment. Perfect for practicing radiologists, pediatricians, pediatric subspecialists, pediatric surgeons, family practitioners, fellows, and residents on clinical rotations. Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, which can be downloaded to your tablet and smartphone or accessed online and includes features like: Complete content with enhanced navigation Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that pull results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web Cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Title

Copyright

Dedication

Contributors

Series Foreword

Preface

Contents

Chapter 1: Upper Airway Obstruction

Chapter 2: Lower Airway Obstruction

Chapter 3: The Neonatal Chest

Chapter 4: Congenital Lung Lesions

Chapter 5: Pulmonary Infections

Chapter 6: Mediastinal and Chest Wall Masses

Chapter 7: Chest Trauma

Chapter 8: Multisystem Disorders with Pulmonary Manifestations

Chapter 9: Introduction to Cardiac Imaging

Chapter 10: Left-to-Right Cardiovascular Shunts

Chapter 11: Complex Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease

Chapter 12: Upper Gastrointestinal Obstruction

Chapter 13: Distal Intestinal Obstruction in a Neonate

Chapter 14: Abdominal Wall Disorders

Chapter 15: Acute and Inflammatory Disorders of the Lower Intestinal Tract

Chapter 16: Solid Organs of the Gastrointestinal Tract

Chapter 17: Mesenteric Abnormalities

Chapter 18: Abdominal Trauma

Chapter 19: Congenital Urinary Tract Abnormalities

Chapter 20: Urinary Tract Infection

Chapter 21: Multicystic Renal Disease

Chapter 22: The Female Pediatric Pelvis

Chapter 23: Tumors of the Kidney, Adrenals, and Pelvis

Chapter 24: Scrotum

Chapter 25: Skeletal Trauma

Chapter 26: Musculoskeletal Infection and Inflammation

Chapter 27: Hip Disorders

Chapter 28: Musculoskeletal Constitutional Disorders

Chapter 29: Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors

Chapter 30: Congenital Brain Malformations

Chapter 31: Vascular and Traumatic Brain Injury

Chapter 32: Phakomatoses

Chapter 33: Intracranial Infection and Inflammation

Chapter 34: Brain Tumors

Chapter 35: Head, Neck, and Craniofacial Pathology

Chapter 36: Spine

Self-Assessment Exam

Index.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-4963-2957-0

1-4963-2956-2

OCLC:

971365992