Pediatric imaging essentials : radiography, ultrasound, CT, and MRI in neonates and children

Riccabona, M. [Role: editor of compilation]

Pediatric imaging essentials : radiography, ultrasound, CT, and MRI in neonates and children - Stuttgart : Thieme 2014 - p. ; cm.

""This book is an authorized translation of the German edition entitled Trainer Kinderradiologie published and copyrighted 2012 by Georg Thieme Verlag, Stuttgart.""

Special imaging issues in children -- Imaging of the pediatric chest -- Imaging of the pediatric gastrointestinal tract -- Imaging of the pediatric central nervous system and spine -- Pediatric uroradiology -- Imaging of pediatric trauma -- The pediatric musculoskeletal system -- Pediatric oncoradiology -- Syndromes, metabolic diseases, and other special issues in children.

CIP record. Publication date: 11 13 Includes bibliographical references and index. ""For all radiologists diagnosing infants and children, knowledge of best practices in pediatric imaging is essential to successful, high-quality results. This informative, reader-friendly text covers current guidelines and key topics in the field, including choice of modality, equipment and dosages, child-specific diseases, and safety factors. It is invaluable for all specialists who diagnose and manage this sensitive, highly targeted population. Special Features: Explores the use of all standard imaging modalities in children vs. adults, especially in regard to ultrasound, CT, and MRI, Supplies more than 600 clear, clinically relevant images to help in visualizing every concept, including imaging of suspected child abuse. Shows how to adapt examination protocols and equipment requirements for the specialized needs of pediatric patients. Describes important safety protection measures in children utilizing the ALARA principle of radiation exposure (As Low As Reasonably Achievable). Summarizes a wide array of pediatric diseases and disorders in a quick, checklist format, including clinical features, imaging findings, differential diagnosis, associated syndromes, and treatment recommendations for each. Includes lists of indications, summary tables, flowcharts of imaging protocols, case studies, and quiz questions to test your knowledge. Discussing differences in body proportions, heart and respiratory rates, skeletal structure, and more, this book provides a fundamental understanding of imaging in infants and children as compared to adults. It is an ideal practice-oriented reference for residents, fellows in pediatric radiology, general radiologists, and students preparing for the pediatric sections of the national and international specialty examinations in radiology""--Provided by publisher."

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