Surgical Ultrasound - An Interdisciplinary Approach for Surgeons,
Internists, and Ultrasound Technicians
Book description
This unique book is written specifically for surgeons. But that's not
all. Edited by a surgeon and a gastroenterology specialist, its relevant
to both these disciplines. What's more, it's comprehensive and detailed:
it covers everything from the technical basics, to emergency surgical
ultrasound, to possible further diagnostic procedures. A truly practical
guideOver 850 high-quality illustrations help to put the theory into
practice. And explanatory drawings next to each ultrasound picture make
it easy for even the inexperienced eye to interpret images. Clear,
concise -- and easy to useInformation is broken down into clear
sections. Each section focuses on the surgical ultrasound of a specific
organ system, and is written by a proven expert in the field. Topics include:
The acute abdomen
Thoracic and abdominal trauma
Endoscopic ultrasound
Doppler and color-coded Duplex ultrasound
Transplantation ultrasound
Intraoperative ultrasound
"Ideal for surgical residents and fellows…also helpful for
established surgeons who wish to increase their knowledge of
sonography...a valuable guide and reference for surgical trainees,
physicians, and healthcare providers."--Doody's Book Reviews
Director, Department of General and Abdominal Surgery, Municipal
Hospital, Brandenburg, Germany Department of Gastroenterology,
Hepatology and Infectiology, Otto-von-Guericke University, Magdeburg,
Germany
