Multi-Detector CT Imaging Handbook, Two Volume Set

Luca Saba (University of Cagliari, Italy) (Edited by) ,  Jasjit S. Suri (Global Biomedical Technologies, Inc., Roseville, USA) (Edited by)

"Today it is difficult to find a book on CT imaging that provides an introduction into state of the art multi-detector CT technology as well as an in-depth description of normal anatomy and disease of all body structures. Residents in radiology and general radiologists will find everything they need for optimizing their CT protocols and the interpretation of CT images. The authors support their statements by references to recently published papers, which makes this book a good starting point for further expansion of knowledge and skills." -Aad van der Lugt, Erasmus Mc University Medical Center Rotterdam, Netherlands "The authors managed to provide a comprehensive and detailed radiology text book. ...I particularly appreciated the imaging techniques descriptions; deep understanding of the technique is essential for imaging interpretation in today's practice." --Lorenzo Mannelli, University of Washington, Seattle, USA

• General Principles: Principles of CT. Principles of CT perfusion, CT angiography, CT urography, and HRCT. Use and application of contrast material. Post-processing techniques in CT. Radiation dose. Computer-aided detection principles for physician. Neck-Brain: Pathology of the head. Pathology of neck (from infection to neoplasm). Neoplasm of the brain. Degenerative disease of the brain and aging brain. Infective disease of the brain. Traumatic disease of the skull and brain. Cardiovascular System: Coronary artery pathology. Imaging of the heart. Pathologies of the pericardium. Pulmonary embolism and pulmonary hypertension. Carotid arteries and Circle of Willis (including aneurysms). CT angiography of aorta (including thoracic) and splanchnic vessels. CT angiography of lower leg and arms. CT venography. CAD system applied to vascular systems. Thorax: Trachea and bronchi. Infective pathology of the lung. Degenerative pathology of the lung. Pulmonary neoplasm of the lung. Pleura, thoracic wall, and diaphragm. Pulmonary lung CAD systems. Abdomen and GI System: Liver. Biliary system. Spleen. Pancreas. Adrenal glands. Pathologies of the stomach and small intestines. Retroperitoneum. Abdominal wall. Pathologies of the colon and rectum. Post traumatic and post-surgical abdomen. CAD applied to gastrointestinal system. Pelvis and Urinary System: Kidney and ureters. Bladder and urethra. Male pelvis: prostate, seminal vesicles, and testes. Female pelvis: uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, and vagina. Musculoskeletal System: Degenerative disease of the spine. Inflammatory disease of the spine. Neoplasms of the spine. Sacrum-iliac pathology. Leg and arm. Pathology of the muscles. Special Applications: Pediatric application. Dual source CT: tissue characterization. CAD Applications to CT: CAD CT Lung Application. CAT CT Vascular Application.