Spiral and Multislice Computed Tomography of the Body / by: Prokop, Mathias, Galanski, Michael.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Molen, Aart J. <van der>., Author.

Schaefer-Prokop, Cornelia, Author.

Engelke, Christoph., Author.

Jörgensen, Maik., Author.

Lehmann, Karl Juergen., Author.

Leppert, Andreas., Author.

Smekal, Ulrich <von>., Author.

Contributor:

Prokop, Mathias, Editor.

Galanski, Michael, Editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Tomography.

Spiral computed tomography.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1103 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Stuttgart ; New York : Thieme, c2003.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This new book expertly fills a gap in the literature by presenting the state-of-the-art capabilities and requirements of CT as a key diagnostic and interventional ...

Contents:

Spiral and Multislice: Computed Tomography of the Body; Title Page; Copyright; Foreword; Preface; Abbreviations; Contents; Acknowledgements; 1 Principles of CT, Spiral CT, and Multislice CT; 2Image Processing and Display Techniques; 3 Patient Preparation and Contrast Media Application; 4 Optimization of Scanning Technique; 5 Radiation Dose and Image Quality; 6 CT-Guided Interventional Procedures; 7 Image Analysis; 8 Neck; 9 Lungs and Tracheobronchial System; 10 Mediastinum, Pleura, and Chest Wall; 11 Liver; 12 Biliary Tract; 13 Spleen; 14 Pancreas; 15 Gastrointestinal Tract

16 Peritoneal Cavity and Retroperitoneum17 Adrenal Glands; 18 Kidneys; 19 Urinary Bladder; 20 Female Pelvis; 21 Male Pelvis; 22 Lymphatic System; 23 Heart; 24 Vascular System; 25 Musculoskeletal System; References and Further Reading; Index

Notes:

"Parts of this book are an authorized translation of the German edition Ganzkorper Computertomographie, edited by M. Galanski and M. Prokop, published and copyrighted 1998 ... parts translated by Terry C. Telger".

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Print version record.

ISBN:

9786612950483

9783132578579

3132578576

9783131607119

3131607114