Author: Emil J. Balthazar (Editor), Alec J. Megibow (Editor), Roberto Pozzi Mucelli (Editor) Full Title: Imaging Of The Pancreas: Acute And Chronic Pancreatitis Publisher: Springer; 2009 edition (July 1, 2007) Year: 2009 ISBN-13: 9783540682516 (978-3-540-68251-6), 9783540002819 (978-3-540-00281-9), 9783642055492 (978-3-642-05549-2) ISBN-10: 3540682511, 3540002812, 3642055494 Pages: 402 Language: English Genre: Medicine: Radiology File type: PDF (True, but nonnative Cover) Quality: 9/10 Price: 266.43 € With the aid of numerous high-quality illustrations, this volume explains the strengths and limitations of the different techniques employed in the imaging of pancreatitis. Ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and interventional imaging are each considered separately in the settings of acute and chronic pancreatitis. A further section is devoted to imaging of the complications of these conditions. Throughout, care has been taken to ensure that the reader will achieve a sound understanding of how the imaging findings derive from the pathophysiology of the disease processes. The significance of the imaging findings for clinical and therapeutic decision making is clearly explained, and protocols are provided that will assist in obtaining the best possible images. ------------- Our members see more. Join us!
