Main description:

Ideal for residents starting in radiology and radiologic technologists, this concise manual is the perfect introduction to the physics and practice of CT and the interpretation of basic CT images. Designed as a systematic learning tool, it introduces the use of CT scanners for all organs, and includes positioning, use of contrast media, representative CT scans of normal and pathological findings, explanatory drawings with keyed anatomic structures, and an overview of the most important measurement data. Finally, self-assessment quizzes - including answers - at the end of each chapter help the reader monitor progress and evaluate knowledge gained.

New in this fifth edition: Recent technical developments such as dual source CT, protocols for CT angiography, and PET/CT fusion.

This book includes complimentary access to an online version on https://medone.thieme.com.

Contents:

Physical and Technical Fundamentals

Basic Rules for Reading CT Examinations

Preparing the Patient

Administration of Contrast Agents

Cranial CT

Cranial CT: Normal Findings

Cranial Pathology

Cervical CT

Cervical Pathology

Chest CT

Chest CT Pathology

-Chest Wall

-Mediastinum

-Lung

Abdominal CT

Abdominal Pathology

-Abdominal Wall

-Liver

-Biliary Tract

-Gallbladder

-Spleen

-Pancreas

-Adrenal Glands

-Kidneys

-Urinary Bladder

-Reproductive Organs

-Gastrointestinal Tract

-Retroperitoneum

-Skeletal Changes

Spinal Column: Skeletal Pathology

Lower Extremity

Radiation Safety

CT Angiography

Contrast Injectors

Dual Source CT

Introduction to PET/CT

Anatomy in Coronal MPRs

Anatomy in Sagittal MPRs