Overview

This book presents the latest information on using echography to diagnose lesions and diseases of the eye and orbit. This edition is fully updated, with a new chapter on orbital disease and coverage of the 20-MHz probe for posterior segment imaging. It provides a comprehensive review of the basic screening procedures, descriptions of the indications for ultrasound, and guidance on how to reach an accurate diagnosis of both common and rare clinical problems in all areas of the eye. Book features: Techniques for diagnosing diseases of the retina, choroid, vitreous, anterior segment, optic nerve, extraocular muscles, and more More than 550 high-quality images, including an expanded collection of anterior segment images, that aid the comprehension of pathology and disease processes Three-dimensional schematics demonstrating sound beam and probe positions on the eye Extensive lists of references for pursuing topics in depth Ophthalmic Ultrasound: A Diagnostic Atlas will provide an invaluable reference for ophthalmologists, ultrasonographers, and radiologists.""

Full Product Details

Author:   Cathy W. DiBernardo ,  Ellen F. Greenberg ,  Sharon Fekrat
Publisher:   Thieme Medical Publishers Inc
Imprint:   Thieme Medical Publishers Inc
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   0.692kg
ISBN:  

9781588905031

ISBN 10:   1588905039
Pages:   168
Publication Date:   13 November 2006
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1 Basic Screening Techniques and Indications for Ultrasound 2 Anterior Segment Evaluation 3 The Vitreous 4 The Retina 5 The Choroid 6 Trauma 7 Intraocular Tumors 8 The Optic Nerve 9 Extraocular Muscles 10 Evaluation of the Orbit 11 Additional Ocular Conditions and Biometry

Reviews

Comprehensive and precise...a high-quality second edition...complex cases seem clear...provides us with a greater understanding of how useful and needed ultrasound is...and the benefits of the newer technology...highly [recommended] --Doody's Book Reviews <p><p> Cathy W. DiBernardo and Ellen F. Greenberg provide a nice overview of opthalmic ultrasound with plenty fo images. --Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology

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