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Based on a popular course taught at the Radiological Society of North America's Annual Meeting, this book provides all the essential information for choosing the appropriate imaging examination and completing the imaging workup of a patient. Chapters are organized into parts according to the anatomical location of the clinical problems addressed. The authors guide the reader through the diagnostic evaluation, reviewing the indications for and the strengths and limitations of ultrasound imaging. Features: Practical information on the usefulness of ultrasound, nonimaging tests, or other imaging modalities, such as CT and MR, for evaluating each clinical situation Clear descriptions of symptoms and differential diagnosis Nearly 1,300 images and photographs demonstrating key points A new chapter on neonatal spinal cord anomalies Comprehensive and up-to-date, this edition is essential for ultrasonographers, radiologists, residents, physicians, nurses, and radiology assistants seeking the latest recommendations for the effective use of ultrasonography.""

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Beautifully illustrated and highly readable...highly illustrated...a practical guide [that] answer[s] specific issues that arise during patient evaluation...should find its way to the shelves of a radiology department. --American Journal of Neuroradiology <p>Praise for the first edition: <p> Gives current, sage advice and can serve as a trusted advisor..a virtual 'who's who' of well-known radiologists..Images are of excellent quality..Should be read by every radiologist involved with ultrasound..Eminently successful. --Radiology <p> A valuable work..Practicing radiologists will find it a useful review and reference. Residents will also benefit from reading this book.. --American Journal of Roentgenology <p> An outstanding imaging book..comprehensive reviews..an excellent resource and review for general radiologists and residents..this book is a must. --Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine <p> Its greatest merit is to discuss the strict correlations among sonographic, physical,

Beautifully illustrated and highly readable...highly illustrated...a practical guide [that] answer[s] specific issues that arise during patient evaluation...should find its way to the shelves of a radiology department.--American Journal of NeuroradiologyPraise for the first edition: Gives current, sage advice and can serve as a trusted advisor..a virtual 'who's who' of well-known radiologists..Images are of excellent quality..Should be read by every radiologist involved with ultrasound..Eminently successful. --RadiologyA valuable work..Practicing radiologists will find it a useful review and reference. Residents will also benefit from reading this book.. --American Journal of RoentgenologyAn outstanding imaging book..comprehensive reviews..an excellent resource and review for general radiologists and residents..this book is a must. --Journal of Ultrasound in MedicineIts greatest merit is to discuss the strict correlations among sonographic, physical, and laboratory findings, thus showing how the practice of sonography has to be integrated within the whole clinical evaluation of the patient...practicing radiologists will surely gain from the experience of well-known authorities...of greatest value to residents...a worthwhile addition to the library. --European RadiologyContains outstanding representative sonographic images and chapters that are both well organized and well written...3-D reconstructions, color Doppler illustrations, clinical algorithms and suggested protocols and contained within many of the chapters to aid in diagnosis...succinct and comprehensive...certainly recommende[d]...to sonographers and physicians who need a comprehensive understanding of various specialty areas in sonography.--Radiologic TechnologyAnother strong addition to the Thieme line of Radiology textbooks. With an all-star line up of contributors, the text is rich with valuable information on the application of ultrasound commonly seen in clinical practice...an invaluable resource...E

Beautifully illustrated and highly readable...highly illustrated...a practical guide [that] answer[s] specific issues that arise during patient evaluation...should find its way to the shelves of a radiology department. --American Journal of Neuroradiology <p>Praise for the first edition: <p> Gives current, sage advice and can serve as a trusted advisor..a virtual 'who's who' of well-known radiologists..Images are of excellent quality..Should be read by every radiologist involved with ultrasound..Eminently successful. --Radiology <p> A valuable work..Practicing radiologists will find it a useful review and reference. Residents will also benefit from reading this book.. --American Journal of Roentgenology <p> An outstanding imaging book..comprehensive reviews..an excellent resource and review for general radiologists and residents..this book is a must. --Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine <p> Its greatest merit is to discuss the strict correlations among sonographic, physi

Beautifully illustrated and highly readable...highly illustrated...a practical guide [that] answer[s] specific issues that arise during patient evaluation...should find its way to the shelves of a radiology department.--American Journal of Neuroradiology

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Professor, Departments of Radiology and Pediatrics, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO, USA

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