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From recent advances in helical CT techniques to new developments in lung cancer screening to optimized CT techniques in musculoskeletal diagnosis, Fundamentals of Body CT, 5th Edition, covers the essential information you need to know to effectively perform and interpret CT scans. Step-by-step instructions for all current CT techniques help you quickly understand each procedure and review key steps. Comprehensive and easy to digest, this introduction to body CT is an essential resource for radiology residents, practicing radiologists, and medical students.

Table of Contents

  • Fundamentals of Body CT 5E

    Part 1 - The Thorax

    1. Introduction to CT of the Torax: Chest CT Techniques

    2. Mediastinum: Introduction and Normal Anatomy

    3. Mediastinum: Vascular Abnormalities and Pulmonary Embolism

    4. Mediastinum: Lymph Node Abnormalities and Masses

    5. The Pulmonary Hila

    6. Lung Disease

    A. Lung Nodules and Cancer Screening

    B. Diffuse and Other Types of Lung Disease

    7. Pleura, Chest Wall, and Diaphragm

    Part 2 - The Abdomen and Pelvis

    8. Introduction to CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis

    9. Peritoneal Cavity, Vessels, Nodes, and Abdominal Wall

    10. Abdominal Trauma

    11. Liver

    12. Biliary Tree and Gallbladder

    13. Pancreas

    14. Spleen

    15. Kidneys and Ureters

    16. Adrenal Glands

    17. Gastrointestinal Tract

    18. Pelvis

    Part 3 - Musculoskeletal System

    19. CT in Musculoskeletal Trauma

    20. CT in Musculoskeletal Nontrauma

Product details

  • No. of pages: 432
  • Language: English
  • Copyright: © Elsevier 2019
  • Published: January 29, 2019
  • Imprint: Elsevier
  • eBook ISBN: 9780323608336
  • Paperback ISBN: 9780323608329

About the Authors

W. Richard Webb

Affiliations and Expertise

Professor Emeritus of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, Emeritus Member, Haile Debas Academy of Medical Educators, University of California, San Francisco, California

Wiliam Brant

Affiliations and Expertise

Professor Emeritus, Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, Virginia

Nancy Major

Affiliations and Expertise

Professor of Radiology and Orthopedics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Director of Imaging, Sports and Performance Center, Boulder, Colorado

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Perfect for radiology residents and practitioners, Fundamentals of Body CT offers an easily accessible introduction to body CT! Completely revised and meticulously updated, this latest edition covers today's most essential CT know-how, including the use of multislice CT to diagnose chest, abdominal, and musculoskeletal abnormalities, as well as the expanded role of 3D CT and CT angiography in clinical practice. It’s everything you need to effectively perform and interpret CT scans.

"I would recommend this book to junior doctors/AHPs with an interest in CT and its applications, and to those diagnostic consultants who report body CT while specialising in other areas." Reviewed by RAD Magazine, Apr 2015

"..all aspects of this book are relevant to CT practitioners and it is potentially a useful source for students." Reviewed by Louise Mifsudon behalf of Radiography Journal, April 2015

    • Glean all essential, up-to-date, need-to-know information to effectively interpret CTs and the salient points needed to make accurate diagnoses.
    • Review how the anatomy of each body area appears on a CT scan.
      • Grasp each procedure and review key steps quickly with a comprehensive yet concise format.
      • Achieve optimal results with step-by-step instructions on how to perform all current CT techniques.
      • Compare diagnoses with a survey of major CT findings for a variety of common diseases―with an emphasis on those findings that help to differentiate one condition from another.
      • Make effective use of 64-slice MDCT and dual source CT scanners with coverage of the most current indications.
        • Stay current extensive updates of clinical guidelines that reflect recent changes in the practice of CT imaging, including (ACCP) Diagnosis and Management of Lung Cancer guidelines, paraneoplastic and superior vena cava syndrome, reactions to contrast solution and CT-guided needle biopsy.
        • Get a clear view of the current state of imaging from extensively updated, high-quality images throughout.
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