Overview

This book explains every aspect of the role of radiographers in performing CT colonography (CTC) and interpreting CTC images with the aim of enabling radiographers to extend the scope of their practice. It provides all the information required with respect to procurement of informed consent, principles of CT and radiation dose, patient preparation and positioning, the use of contrast media, the performance of diagnostic and screening CTC studies, and the interpretation and reporting of images. A wide range of CTC findings are described and depicted, covering normal anatomy, artifacts, hemorrhoids, polyps, colon cancer, diverticular disease, lipomas, and extracolonic structures. In addition, a chapter focusing on self-assessment of image interpretation will aid learning. The rising number of CTC studies for colon disorders is adding to an already burdened radiology workload. To reduce this workload, radiographers will increasingly be given responsibility to carry out CTC examinationsand this book will provide the support that they need in order to perform CTC studies to the standard required.

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Author:   Joel H. Bortz ,  Aarthi Ramlaul ,  Leonie Munro
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016
Weight:   0.879kg
ISBN:  

9783319805573

ISBN 10:   3319805576
Pages:   316
Publication Date:   22 April 2018
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Dedication.- Foreword.– Preface.- Acknowledgements.- Table of Contents.- List of contributors.- List of abbreviations.- Introduction.- Patient-centred communication.- Informed consent.- Principles of computed tomography (CT).- Principles of radiation dose in computed tomography and computed tomography colonography.- Dose optimisation in CT colonography.- Overview of CT colonography in imaging the colon.- Role of  contrast media in CTC: types, usage and allergic reactions.- Patient preparation, including bowel preparation, the role of tagging, and methods of colonic insufflation.- CTC technique and methods of interpreting images.- Anatomy of the colon.- Pitfalls and artefacts.- Internal haemorrhoids and other anorectal lesions.- Polyps.- The adenoma-carcinoma sequence, management and treatment of colon cancer.- Diverticular disease.- Lipomas of the colon.- Extracolonic findings.- Good practice in CT colonography  reporting.- Ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, and positron emission tomography in the evaluation of colon cancer.- Legal and professional requirements of radiographer reporting: a framework for practice.- Self-assessment  of  CT colonography images.- Glossary.- Index.

Reviews

“This claims to be the first textbook on CT colonography (CTC) performance and image interpretation written for radiographers. … Throughout there are plentiful illustrations of good quality. … this book achieves its aim admirably. … it is also a most useful text for radiologists who are starting out in CTC or for radiologists already experienced in the technique who wish to keep their skill up to the mark.” (Dr. Nick Reading, RAD Magazine, May, 2017) “This book contains a wealth of information for those starting out in providing a CTC service in their hospitals and departments and also for those practitioners who require a workbench manual. The book is written in a clear and concise manner with a good glossary and index. … Dr Bortz and colleagues have written an excellent book in this evolving imaging technique that radiographers, radiologists, family physicians and gastroenterologists will find useful and practical.” (Peter Corr, The South African Radiographer, Vol. 55 (1), May, 2017)

This claims to be the first textbook on CT colonography (CTC) performance and image interpretation written for radiographers. ... Throughout there are plentiful illustrations of good quality. ... this book achieves its aim admirably. ... it is also a most useful text for radiologists who are starting out in CTC or for radiologists already experienced in the technique who wish to keep their skill up to the mark. (Dr. Nick Reading, RAD Magazine, May, 2017) This book contains a wealth of information for those starting out in providing a CTC service in their hospitals and departments and also for those practitioners who require a workbench manual. The book is written in a clear and concise manner with a good glossary and index. ... Dr Bortz and colleagues have written an excellent book in this evolving imaging technique that radiographers, radiologists, family physicians and gastroenterologists will find useful and practical. (Peter Corr, The South African Radiographer, Vol. 55 (1), May, 2017)

Author Information

Joel Harold Bortz, LSG Imaging, Beverly Hills, CA, USA Aarthi Ramlaul, University of Hertfordshire, School of Health and Social Work, Hertfordshire, UK Leonie Munro, formerly at the School of Radiography, Durban, Shouth Africa

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