The advent of spiral CT has brought about a major breakthrough in abdominal imaging. This volume, written by US and European experts in the field, is designed to provide detailed information on all pertinent aspects of the technique. Introductory chapters examine image acquisition and processing, bu...

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Other Authors:	Terrier, François (Editor), Grossholz, Marianne (Editor), Becker, Christoph D. (Editor)
Format:	Electronic eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2000
Series:	Diagnostic Imaging
Subjects:	Imaging / Radiology Oncology Urology Gastroenterology Radiology, Medical Oncology   Bauchkrankheit Spiral-CT Bauchhöhle Aufsatzsammlung Einführung
Online Access:	UBR01 Volltext
Summary:	The advent of spiral CT has brought about a major breakthrough in abdominal imaging. This volume, written by US and European experts in the field, is designed to provide detailed information on all pertinent aspects of the technique. Introductory chapters examine image acquisition and processing, but the main focus is on clinical applications of spiral CT of the abdomen. The key pathologies of each abdominal organ system in which spiral CT has resulted in a major diagnostic improvement are discussed in depth and richly illustrated with top-quality images. Attention is paid to the choice of the parameters for imaging and automated contrast material injection, tailored to each specific organ and to the most common clinical conditions. The advantages and drawbacks of spiral CT are carefully appraised relative to other imaging modalities, particularly Doppler sonography and MRI. The concluding chapters are devoted to special topics such as abdominal trauma, spiral CT in children, and CT-guided interventional procedures
Physical Description:	1 Online-Ressource (XII, 554 p)
ISBN:	9783642569760
DOI:	10.1007/978-3-642-56976-0