Fundamentals of Body CT (Fundamentals of Radiology)

The 2nd Edition of this succinct text discusses the interpretation and performance of body computed tomography scans. Offers a concise review of CT anatomy for each body area and of major CT findings for common diseases. New material includes the use of spiral CT for body imaging, advances in CT techniques, updated CT findings in abdominal disease, and revised and expanded illustrations. The text is short, succinct, and easy to read.

Offers updated descriptions of CT techniques including spiral/helical CT protocols for the diagnosis of chest, abdominal, and musculoskeletal abnormalities.

Includes discussions of the role of spiral CT, 3D CT, and CT angiography.

Presents expanded information on CT findings in abdominal disease.

Provides information on recent CT developments such as high-resolution lung CT.

OUTSTANDING FEATURES:

Organised in a simple, outline format for easy reference and understanding

Reviews how the anatomy of every body area appears on a CT scan.

Provides step-by-step instructions on how to perform all current CT techniques.

Surveys major CT findings for a variety of common diseases, with emphasis on those findings that help you to differentiate one condition from another.

Features over 495 illustrations, including a wealth of crisply reproduced CT scans that clearly demonstrate essential concepts, techniques, and interpretation skills.