Elastography: A Practical Approach Contributor(s): Barr, Richard G. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1626232717 ISBN-13: 9781626232716 Publisher: Thieme Medical Publishers OUR PRICE: $113.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2016 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Medical | Allied Health Services - Imaging Technologies - Medical | Radiology, Radiotherapy & Nuclear Medicine |
Dewey: 616.075 |
LCCN: 2016011911 |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 8.8" W x 11.2" (1.95 lbs) 200 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: A comprehensive, easy-to-use guide on elastography from a Who's Who of international experts This practical guide is a compilation of firsthand expertise from leading authorities around the world on the use of ultrasound elastography. The stiffness or softness of the imaged tissue derived from elastography provides accurate radiologic diagnosis for disease processes including cancer, inflammation, and fibrosis. It is an efficacious and accurate diagnostic imaging modality that helps avoid invasive biopsies. The first two chapters cover basic fundamental principles of elastography, with subsequent chapters exploring pathology-specific utilization. The authors cover the extensively validated and implemented use of elastography for diffuse liver disease, and diseases of the breast andthyroid gland. They also discuss the potential benefits and limitations for the prostate, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, musculoskeletal system, salivary glands, lymph nodes, and testes. The book concludes with a chapter on potential future applications of this ever-evolving technology. Key Highlights
This book provides key knowledge on visualizing quantifiable differences in tissue elasticity and applying this data to improved treatment strategies for diverse pathologies. It is essential reading for radiologists, sonographers, and imaging technicians. |