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Multislice CT
Christoph R. Becker
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Maximilian Reiser
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editore: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
pagine: 290
This second revised edition of Multislice CT provides a comprehensive overview of the clinical application of this exciting technique, following the introduction of the newest generation of multi-detector row CT scanners. An initial section considers technical aspects and issues, including those relating to radiation dose and use of contrast material. Thereafter the focus is on the diagnostic applications of multislice CT in each of the most important anatomical regions. Examinations of the abdomen, head and neck, brain, chest, and blood vessels are individually described and illustrated, due attention being paid to the special scanner settings necessary in each case. Practical guidelines to the performance of a successful investigation are provided, and each chapter also reviews the most recently published literature. This comprehensive book will be an invaluable asset to radiologists at all levels.
Pediatric CNS Tumors
Ashis Banerjee
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Daphne Haas-Kogan
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editore: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
pagine: 302
Pediatric CNS Tumors is a detailed review of childhood nervous system tumors with a particular emphasis on biological data and treatment algorithms for each tumor type. Additional detailed information is provided on the recent advances in chemotherapy, radiation and surgery for these tumors.
New Technologies in Radiation Oncology
editore: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
pagine: 478
This book provides an overview of recent advances in radiation oncology, many of which have originated from physics and engineering sciences. The new technologies in this field have a complex physical, mathematical and technical background that technical assistants, dosimetrists, and physicians frequently find difficult to comprehend. However, this book is specifically designed to be readily understandable by professionals and students with a medical background as well as by newcomers to radiation oncology from the field of physics. All relevant areas of the subject are covered in detail, including 3D imaging and image processing, 3D treatment planning, modern treatment techniques, patient positioning, and aspects of verification and quality assurance.
Atlas of Laser Scanning Ophthalmoscopy
Angela Scheuerle , E. Schmidt
editore: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
pagine: 182
This unique atlas is the most comprehensive and up-to-date reference of laser scanning ophthalmoscopy. It is ideal for residents and general ophthalmologists who want to enhance their diagnostic skills. The atlas contains superb images of all clinically relevant diseases diagnosed by current models of the Heidelberg Retina Tomograph. It correlates classical diagnostic tools such as perimetry, tonometry and fundus photography with state-of-the-art studies including digital retinal angiography, optical coherence tomography and laser scanning tomography. Special features include the illustrated coverage of diseases of the optic nerve head; different types and stages of glaucoma, and other topics.
Pediatric Bone Marrow
Lila Penchansky
editore: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
pagine: 296
No other book covers the pathology of the bone marrow in children as extensively as "Pediatric Bone Marrow". It provides a wide background for the understanding of bone marrow disease in children and its difference from that of the adult population. The text illustrates the morphology of the peripheral blood, bone marrow aspirate and bone marrow biopsy. It is useful for the diagnosis of pediatric disorders in the bone marrow, making it an ideal guide for pediatric pathologists, hematologists, oncologists and medical technologists or any physician involved in the diagnosis of pediatric bone marrow disorders.
Condensed Handbook of Occupational Dermatology
Howard I. Maibach
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Jan E. Wahlberg
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editore: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
pagine: 528
Due to changes in modern life, occupational dermatoses are increasing. This completely revised and comprehensive edition provides the concise information needed in dealing with patients in the field of occupational dermatology. It combines a highly practical approach to occupational dermatology with the skills and research experience of specialists in clinical and experimental dermatology. The spectrum of diseases covered in this book includes: allergic and irritant dermatitis; contact urticaria; photodermatoses; infectious diseases; skin tumors; systematic reactions due to percutaneous absorption; predisposed diseases and occupational skin problems. The information urgently needed for daily patient management is provided as quick reference through concise tables, algorithms, and figures on how to optimise the diagnostic procedures for high-quality care. This book will prove of great interest to all who are involved in treating patients with occupational skin diseases.
Imaging and Intervention in Abdominal Trauma
editore: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
pagine: 728
This textbook provides a comprehensive overview of the imaging and management of abdominal trauma. Detailed attention is paid to pathophysiology, clinical symptoms and findings, all relevant imaging modalities and other tests employed to evaluate abdominal injuries at the time of admission of the trauma victim. Types of management -- surgical, conservative, interventional radiological, and endoscopic -- are described in depth. Posttraumatic complications are discussed, including those arising from treatment. There are general chapters on patient resuscitation, logistics, and medicolegal issues. Besides visceral abdominal injuries, lumbar spine and pelvic bone fractures are discussed. An appendix lists all the major trauma classifications relating to abdominal injuries. The book is richly illustrated. Its major advantage is its completeness, encompassing, as it does, mechanisms of trauma, clinical findings, and imaging and treatment options.
PET and PET-CT in Oncology
Basics and Clinical Applications
Edward R. Coleman
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H. J. Biersack
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editore: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
pagine: 350
"PET and PET-CT in Oncology" describes the principles of positron emission tomography and is a useful resource for incorporating the technique in clinical practice. In a clear and straightforward fashion, the book offers instructive information and overviews of the basic principles of PET and PET-CT as well as the routine clinical PET scanning procedures for all important oncological indications. It is designed to serve as a reference work for specialists in nuclear medicine and radiology (including therapy planning) and for oncologists. It also provides student and physicians in other medical specialities with a general introduction to the effective integration of this modern technique into routine clinical diagnostics. Above all, this volume illustrates the importance of PET and PET-CT in comparison with other imaging techniques.
Functional Imaging of the Chest
H-U Kauczor
editore: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
pagine: 240
For a long time, imaging of the chest was based on the use of either radiography, demonstrating lung morphology, or scintigraphy, looking at lung function. However, as a result of recent developments in CT and MRI technology it is now possible to perform dedicated investigations of different aspects of lung function, such as ventilation, perfusion, gas exchange, and respiratory mechanics. This volume, written by acknowledged experts in the field, provides a well-illustrated and comprehensive review of these novel approaches to functional imaging of the chest. It will be of great assistance to all who are establishing such strategies in the research or clinical arenas for the diagnostic work-up and follow-up of patients with lung diseases.
Radiology of the Petrous Bone
Marc Lemmerling , Spyros S. Kollias
editore: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
pagine: 260
This volume provides a complete overview of the imaging of the normal and diseased petrous bone. After an introduction describing the anatomy of the area, subsequent chapters address the various diseases and conditions affecting the petrous bone that are encountered in daily practice. At the beginning of each of these chapters an otologist explains what is expected of the radiologist. The various classic imaging methods are described and discussed in detail, and individual chapters are included on newer techniques such as functional imaging and virtual imaging. Imaging findings are documented with the aid of numerous informative high-quality illustrations. This book, with its straightforward structure based essentially on topography, will prove of immense value in daily practice.
Hypospadias Surgery
An Illustrated Guide
A. F. Azmy , Ahmed Hadidi
editore: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
pagine: 400
Acknowledging the fact that hypospadiology has become a true subspecialty, this unique book highlights and explores current philosophy and different principles and techniques of hypospadias repair. It offers an excellent practical guide to all surgeons involved in the management of this common, but troublesome disease. The aim is to help interested surgeons to develop vision, philosophy and talent rather than just enumerate techniques. It is well illustrated with ample colour diagrams and photographs of various operations together with many technical tips. All surgeons in training will benefit by reading this book in preparing for their higher examinations and their surgical training. There is a wide diversity of opinions, and a large number of operations have been described. Here, the team of world class authors present an expert overview on the management of this condition.
The Sentinel Lymph Node Concept
A. J. Schauer
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K. Possinger
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editore: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
pagine: 593
The practical application of the sentinel node concept is evaluated in this book. The concept is analyzed for breast cancer, malignant melanoma, tumors of the face, oropharynx, lung, gastrointestinal and urogenital tract. The first part of the book describes the function and use of the nuclear medicine equipment, the tracers used, colloid solutions and modern developments in histological and immunohistochemical lymph node investigations, as well as possible pitfalls. In the second part, specific tumor-related problems are described.
Phytotherapy
A Quick Reference to Herbal Medicine
Angelo Izzo
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Francesco Capasso
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editore: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
pagine: 424
This richly illustrated reference guide treats the subject of herbal medicines in an integrated fashion with reference to pharmacognosy, pharmacology and toxicology. It will help to enable internists, phytotherapists, physicians, healthcare practitioners as well as students to understand why, when and how herbal medicines can be used in the treatment of diseases. A great deal of pathology and therapeutic information is also included. Numerous tables as well as figures clarify complex mechanisms and other information. The most important medicinal plants and drugs are illustrated with exceptional color plates.
Molecular Nuclear Medicine
The Challenge of Genomics and Proteomics to Clinical Practice
Bahk Yong-Whee
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Henry N. Wagner
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editore: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
pagine: 815
Nuclear Medicine techniques have advanced to such a degree that biochemical transparency of the human body has reached the doorstep of medical application. The book gives background, techniques and examples in an interdisciplinary approach to quantify biochemical reactions in vivo by regional imaging and in vitro analyses. The goal is to assess in vivo biochemical homeostatic circuits under control by genes and protein interactions. It becomes apparent how nuclear medicine can aid clinical researchers and practitioners, human geneticists and pharmacologists in understanding (and affecting) gene-phenotype relationships operating in vivo and thus can help eventually to bring functional genomics and proteomics to clinical medicine.
Management of Positive Patch Test Reactions
Howard I. Maibach
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J. E. Wahlberg
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editore: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
pagine: 116
Commercially available chemicals used for patch testing are the main focus of this book. It is the first book which provides a short and concise explanation to physicians, patients, and employees on how to minimize allergic contact dermatitis when patch testing is completed. The second book of this mini-series, "Patch testing and Prick testing" covers the new standard of patch testing and prick testing procedures in an efficient and practical way. Both of these well-structured books should not be missed by any physician in daily practise when treating patients with dermatological problems.
Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Oncology
editore: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
pagine: 323
Dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI is now established as the methodology of choice for the assessment of tumor microcirculation in vivo. This is assisting clinical practitioners in the management of patients with solid tumors and is finding prominence in the assessment of tumor treatments, including anti-angiogenics, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. In this book, targeted at both clinical practitioners and basic scientists, the principles of the methods, their practical implementation, and their application to specific tumor types are discussed by the leading authorities in the field today. The book will serve as an invaluable single-volume reference covering all the latest developments in contrast-enhanced oncological MRI.
Radiation Oncology for Cure and Palliation
Michael T. Selch
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Nora A. Janjan
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editore: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
pagine: 300
Given that treatment with curative intent is possible in only one-half of cancer victims, and that such treatment frequently fails, the majority of patients with cancer will require relief of symptoms and signs caused by their disease. In this book, the specific contribution of radiation therapy to palliation is considered within the context of multidisciplinary management. Individual chapters are devoted to palliative radiation therapy for primary tumours and metastases at different sites. The management of pain is discussed, and chapters are also devoted to end of life care, the management of complications of radiation therapy, and useful medications. This book will prove useful to radiation oncologists and medical students.
Tumor Prevention and Genetics
Hans-Jorg Senn , Rudolf Morant
editore: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
pagine: 273
This book presents a comprehensive update of the latest findings in oncogenetics. It also investigates the relevance of preclinical models with respect to clinical cancer prevention (primary and secondary) for major cancer types such as breast, skin, lung, prostate and colon cancer. All contributions have been written by internationally recognised experts in the field.
Immunization Against Alzheimer's Disease and Other Neurodegenerative Disorders
Dennis J. Selkoe , Yves Christen
editore: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
pagine: 126
Promising effects in mice of immunization by ss-amyloid stimulated substantial research efforts and high hopes. In retrospect, this study appears simultaneously logical, consistent as it is with the amyloid theory central today in the field of Alzheimer's disease studies, and paradoxical, because it involved using the toxic substance itself for a treatment benefit. The research thus begun opens up multiple perspectives for experimentation and for treatment. Clinical trials began, but had to be stopped in January 2002 because of serious side effects. The editors' objective for this book is not to arouse false hopes for a therapeutic project that must still be proven, but to discuss the available information and the questions it raises.
Cartilage Surgery and Future Perspectives
Christian Hendrich
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Jochen Eulert
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editore: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
pagine: 224
Tissue engineering as a technology and as a therapeutic has captured worldwide attention and commitmentbecause it has such potential in the care of humanity. Because we are not as yet able to craft robust three- dimensional vascular and ductal structures to support the development of complex parenchymal organs, the initial focus of the field has been on thin tissues that can be nourished by diffusion alone.The best example of this class is cartilage. Thought by some to be a relatively simple tissue in the early days of tissue engineering, deep study of this tissue has shown it to manifest great complexity.Yearsof experimental and clinical effort have begun to untangle the clues that will allow us to reproducibly characterize, gener- ate and clinically apply engineered cartilage with positive effects.World- wide researchers and clinicians are intently focused on this goal and it has come time to step back and make a good assessment of our progress.
