Book description
This compact book provides radiologists, ultrasonographers, residents,
and trainees with a handy, portable guide to managing problems in the
everyday setting. The first section of the book provides a thorough
review of basic physical and technical principles and examination
techniques. In the second section of the book, the author helps the
clinician answer such questions as:
What differential diagnoses should be considered for specific signs
and symptoms?
When can ultrasound advance the diagnosis?
What are the typical sonographic signs that suggest a diagnosis?
The book describes systematic approaches to the ultrasound examination
of specific organs and organ systems, postoperative ultrasound, with
emphasis on scanning protocols, normal findings, and possible abnormal
findings and their significance. Color-coded sections aid rapid
reference to topics of interest. "This quick reference clinical
companion offers readers the ability to correlate clinical and
sonographic findings while providing practical, bulleted information in
a straightforward, easy-to-read format...This text offers a polished
approach to current techniques...well-organized...The sonographic images
throughout the text are truly representative and provide practical
references for clinical practice. Valuable components within this text
include a well-organized, color-coded outline and a complete subject
index in the back. The compact nature of this book allows easy transport
and rapid reference. The concise way in which the material is integrated
into bullet-point format is exceedingly helpful."--Radiologic
Technology_x000D_ _x000D_ "A good reference for medical students
and residents."--Doody's Book Reviews formerly Evangelisches
Krankenhaus Kredenbach, Kreutztal, Germany
