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Since the first edition of this book, sonography of the peripheral nervous system has evolved further. This second, revised edition includes many state-of-the-art high-resolution images, the text has been adapted to reflect the current state of the literature, and information is presented using a more modern layout. This book provides a practical, clinically oriented overview of all aspects of sonographic diagnosis and interventional therapy of the peripheral nervous system.

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Author:   Siegfried Peer ,  A.L. Baert ,  G. Bodner ,  Gerd Bodner
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   2nd ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 19.30cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 26.00cm
Weight:   0.767kg
ISBN:  

9783540490838

ISBN 10:   3540490833
Pages:   207
Publication Date:   07 May 2008
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

High Resolution Sonography of the Peripheral Nervous System: General Considerations and Technical Concept.- Sonographic Anatomy of the Peripheral Nervous System.- Clinical and Electrodiagnostic Work-up of Peripheral Nerve Lesions.- Nerve Compression Syndromes.- Traumatic Nerve Lesions.- Tumors and Tumor-Like Lesions.- Interventional Techniques.- The Surgeon’s Perspective.

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From the reviews of the second edition: This is a thorough resource on ultrasound imaging of peripheral nerve disease. ... It is written for practicing radiologists, neurologists, plastic surgeons, and orthopedic surgeons who are involved in the diagnosis of peripheral nerve disease using ultrasound. ... a useful addition to the library of any physician involved in ultrasound imaging of peripheral nerves. This second edition is updated with improved ultrasound images and discussion of recent advances in the literature. (Julie Sossaman, Doody's Review Service, August, 2008) The authors, contributors, and editors have compiled their extensive personal experience, original research ... in the fields of anatomy, neurology, and surgery into a textbook that is well written, nicely illustrated, and effortlessly understandable. ... this latest addition to the Medical Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging series is indispensable to those interested in using sonography to diagnose and treat peripheral nerve diseases. It provides a clinically oriented, concise, and accessible review of diagnostic sonography ... . it should prove useful in both academic and private practice settings. (American Journal of Neuroradiology, Vol. 30, April, 2009)

From the reviews of the second edition: This is a thorough resource on ultrasound imaging of peripheral nerve disease. ! It is written for practicing radiologists, neurologists, plastic surgeons, and orthopedic surgeons who are involved in the diagnosis of peripheral nerve disease using ultrasound. ! a useful addition to the library of any physician involved in ultrasound imaging of peripheral nerves. This second edition is updated with improved ultrasound images and discussion of recent advances in the literature. (Julie Sossaman, Doody's Review Service, August, 2008) The authors, contributors, and editors have compiled their extensive personal experience, original research ! in the fields of anatomy, neurology, and surgery into a textbook that is well written, nicely illustrated, and effortlessly understandable. ! this latest addition to the Medical Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging series is indispensable to those interested in using sonography to diagnose and treat peripheral nerve diseases. It provides a clinically oriented, concise, and accessible review of diagnostic sonography ! . it should prove useful in both academic and private practice settings. (American Journal of Neuroradiology, Vol. 30, April, 2009)

From the reviews of the second edition: <p> This is a thorough resource on ultrasound imaging of peripheral nerve disease. a ] It is written for practicing radiologists, neurologists, plastic surgeons, and orthopedic surgeons who are involved in the diagnosis of peripheral nerve disease using ultrasound. a ] a useful addition to the library of any physician involved in ultrasound imaging of peripheral nerves. This second edition is updated with improved ultrasound images and discussion of recent advances in the literature. (Julie Sossaman, Doodya (TM)s Review Service, August, 2008)

From the reviews of the second edition: This is a thorough resource on ultrasound imaging of peripheral nerve disease. ... It is written for practicing radiologists, neurologists, plastic surgeons, and orthopedic surgeons who are involved in the diagnosis of peripheral nerve disease using ultrasound. ... a useful addition to the library of any physician involved in ultrasound imaging of peripheral nerves. This second edition is updated with improved ultrasound images and discussion of recent advances in the literature. (Julie Sossaman, Doody's Review Service, August, 2008) The authors, contributors, and editors have compiled their extensive personal experience, original research ... in the fields of anatomy, neurology, and surgery into a textbook that is well written, nicely illustrated, and effortlessly understandable. ... this latest addition to the Medical Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging series is indispensable to those interested in using sonography to diagnose and treat peripheral nerve diseases. It provides a clinically oriented, concise, and accessible review of diagnostic sonography ... . it should prove useful in both academic and private practice settings. (American Journal of Neuroradiology, Vol. 30, April, 2009)

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