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This book presents a comprehensive and modern approach to the imaging of nontraumatic and traumatic emergencies in pregnant patients. Readers will find a careful review of the relevant imaging-related clinical literature, explanation of imaging appropriateness criteria and guidelines, and enlightening discussion of current controversies in the emergency imaging of obstetric patients. The opening chapter discusses general principles of emergency imaging during pregnancy and offers an overview of an evidence-based approach to imaging interpretation. The remainder of the book describes specific applications of ultrasound, MRI, radiography, and MDCT for the imaging of common as well as less common acute brain, spine, thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic conditions during pregnancy. Clear guidance is offered on the unique challenges that may be encountered during such imaging. Emergency Imaging of Pregnant Patients is written by a group of leading North American and Europeanemergency and trauma radiology experts. It will be of value to emergency and general radiologists, to emergency department physicians and related personnel, to obstetricians and gynecologists, to general and trauma surgeons, and to trainees in all of these specialties.

This reference work provides a comprehensive and modern approach to the imaging of numerous non-traumatic and traumatic emergency conditions affecting the human body. It reviews the latest imaging techniques, related clinical literature, and appropriateness criteria/guidelines, while also discussing current controversies in the imaging of acutely ill patients.

The first chapters outline an evidence-based approach to imaging interpretation for patients with acute non-traumatic and traumatic conditions, explain the role of Artificial Intelligence in emergency radiology, and offer guidance on when to consult an interventional radiologist in vascular as well as non-vascular emergencies. The next chapters describe specific applications of Ultrasound, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, radiography, Multi-Detector Computed Tomography (MDCT), and Dual-Energy Computed Tomography for the imaging of common and less common acute brain, spine, thoracic, abdominal, pelvic and musculoskeletal conditions, including the unique challenges of imaging pregnant, bariatric and pediatric patients.

Written by a group of leading North American and European Emergency and Trauma Radiology experts, this book will be of value to emergency and general radiologists, to emergency department physicians and related personnel, to obstetricians and gynecologists, to general and trauma surgeons, as well as trainees in all of these specialties.

This book provides an up-to-date, systematic review of all facets of emergency radiology in patients with chest trauma or pain with the aim of equipping the reader with a detailed knowledge of the various radiological patterns, which is essential in order to make a prompt diagnosis under circumstances when time is of critical importance. To this end, the indications, value, and results of the various emergency imaging modalities, including sonography and interventional radiology, are described and illustrated in the full range of blunt chest injuries and nontraumatic chest emergencies. Technological aspects, protocols tailored to the mechanism of injury, and post-processing techniques are also extensively covered. Emergency Radiology of the Chest and Cardiovascular System will be of value to general and interventional radiologists, radiology residents, radiology technicians, and all physicians and surgeons who work in emergency care.

L’occlusione meccanica dell’intestino tenue rappresenta una problematica clinica di frequente riscontro, la cui gestione clinico-strumentale è resa difficile dalla complessità dei meccanismi responsabili del quadro occlusivo. Il ruolo del radiologo è quello di orientare tempestivamente l’iter terapeutico sulla base di una corretta interpretazione dei quadri iconografici. Lo scopo di questo volume –unico nel suo genere– è quello di correlare la fisiopatologia dell’occlusione all’imaging. La ricca iconografia, che spazia dall’esordio clinico alla risoluzione, enfatizza il ruolo della tomografia computerizzata multidetettore con mezzo di contrasto per via endovenosa, che è il gold standard attuale. Tuttavia, non vengono dimenticate le correlazioni con le metodiche eco-radiografiche, che conservano un efficace ruolo diagnostico, a basso costo biologico ed economico. L’ileo meccanico del tenue è un esempio eclatante a sostegno del sogno di molti addetti ai lavori: quello, cioè, di avereuna figura di fine radiologo dell’emergenza addominale, esperto di organo e di malattia e non solo di macchina, come spesso purtroppo accade.

Small bowel obstruction is a common but difficult clinical problem in terms of appropriate diagnosis and timely management. In clinical practice, radiologists play a key role in the assessment of small bowel obstruction and can guide physicians toward appropriate and timely management of the many indeterminate cases and situations. However, to understand and connect the pathophysiology to the imaging features remains the most difficult task radiologists face in their clinical activity. The aim of this book is connect pathophysiology to imaging using many illustrations and examples, emphasizing the capabilities and limitations of multidetector computed tomography and its role in the correct management approach to these disorders. Furthermore, the place of allied imaging modalities (plain film and ultrasound) in the clinical algorithm is comprehensively illustrated.

L’urgenza vascolare è la vera urgenza. Data la variabilità delle presentazioni cliniche, il radiologo è sempre più spesso chiamato in causa per problemi diagnosticodifferenziali e a lui sono demandati l’inquadramento nosologico e le scelte terapeutiche dei casi dubbi. Se il tempo è l’unica variabile determinante, la diagnosi deve essere tempestiva ed accurata perché si possano attuare le scelte terapeutiche idonee. Pertanto è necessario che il radiologo sappia agire con sollecitudine e “precisione chirurgica”. Lo scopo del volume è fornire, attraverso la presentazione di un’ampia casistica, un mezzo facile, veloce e stimolante, attraverso cui il lettore possa confrontarsi.