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Virtual Endoscopy and Related 3D Techniques
B. Hamm
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J. Terwisscha Van Scheltinga
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editore: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
pagine: 238
Virtual endoscopy is a valuable independent diagnostic tool that is likely to become of increasing importance in the new millennium. This book provides an in-depth evaluation of the technical aspects of virtual endoscopy, and detailed information on indications, implementation, and interpretation in a clinical setting. It is designed to support radiologists and educators in approaching this rapidly developing field, will assist consumers in judging the applicability of software and hardware packages for virtual endoscopy, and will also benefit producers by highlighting current limitations and potential improvements from a clinical viewpoint.
Manual of Arthroscopic Surgery
Michael J. Strobel
editore: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
pagine: 1104
The Manual of Arthroscopic Surgery provides the most up to date state of the art for all those dealing with arthroscopic diagnosis and treatment. A standardised structure of the individual chapters facilitates the retrieval of information: Diagnosis, therapeutic management including decision-making for conservative and operative treatment, arthroscopic results and surgical techniques. The latter are described in a practical how-to-do step-by-step manner. 2,000 brilliant figures illustrate each operative step. The comprehensive manual includes rare conditions as well and provides detailed information on tricks and pitfalls. In its entirety it reflects the most up to date high-tech standard of arthroscopy.
Applications of Sonography in Head and Neck Pathology
C. Raffaelli
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F. Weill
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editore: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
pagine: 344
This book, edited by one of the most distinguished specialists in the field, provides a comprehensive update on the use of sonography for imaging of the cervical region. All of the new technical modalities are considered in depth, including high-definition gray scale, enhanced color Doppler, and ultrasound contrast agents. Detailed morphological descriptions of numerous pathological processes are provided, followed by thorough discussion of differential diagnostic problems. In addition to presenting the basic information indispensable for physicians dealing with this anatomic region (ENT specialists, endocrinologists, specialists in vascular disease), each chapter reviews the most recent imaging findings with which physicians using sonography should be familiar. The book is original in addressing the examination of a particular anatomic region using a first-line imaging technique. It will have wide appeal and will be of great value to readers.
Spiral CT of the Abdomen
C. D. Becker
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Francois Terrier
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editore: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
pagine: 566
The advent of spiral CT has led to a major breakthrough in abdominal imaging. This richly illustrated volume, written by US and European experts in the field, provides technical information on the modality and considers in depth the key pathologies of each abdominal organ system in which spiral CT has resulted in major diagnostic improvements.
Magnetic Resonance in Dementia
Frederik Barkhof
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Jaap Valk
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editore: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
pagine: 363
This is the first work to take a comprehensive look at the application of magnetic resonance (MR) techniques in the diagnosis, follow-up and therapy monitoring of dementing illnesses. Over the years, MR has proven to be an extremely valuable method of identifying treatable disorders of dementia at an early stage, which is of great importance when keeping in mind that about 1-6 per cent of the population over the age of 65 suffers from dementing illnesses. The authors present an overview of MR findings in neurodegenerative and vascular disorders leading to dementia. In doing so, they also discuss other diseases that lead to cognitive and/or behavioural deterioration such as infectious-inflammatory disorders, toxic encephalopathies, inborn errors of metabolism of adult onset and post-traumatic, post-radiotherapy and post-chemotherapy conditions. This authoritative, well-written and richly illustrated reference work is indispensable for anybody working in the field.
Magnetic Resonance Angiography
G. M. Bongartz
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Guy Marchal
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editore: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
pagine: 494
Based on the 1st edition this 2nd edition volume provides a completely revised comprehensive overview of the current state of the development in magnetic resonance (MR) vascular imaging. The basic principles and technical features of MR angiography are outlined, consideration being given to both flow-dependent and flow-independent contrast-enhanced approaches. Specific chapters focus on image display techniques, blood flow quantification, hardware configurations, and the limitations and artifacts of MR angiography. The well-established approach of providing a clinical overview of MR angiography in different vascular areas has been continued, with the presentation of a large number of and representative MR angiograms based on current acquisition techniques. Suitable examination protocols for different vascular regions and lesions are described to facilitate correct application of the technique. Systematic comparison is made with other vascular imaging techniques.
Syringomyelia
Diagnosis and Treatment
Joerg Klekamp , M. Samii
editore: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
pagine: 208
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has revolutionized our understanding of many neurological diseases. This is the first textbook on syringomyelia by a single team of authors covering all aspects of this disease since the introduction of this method. Based on a pathophysiological concept which is presented in the opening chapters of this book, we provide guidelines for diagnosis and surgical treatment of patients with syringomyelia. Each pathological condition syringomyelia may be associated with is described in a separate chapter in which clinical presentations, neuroradiological features, neurophysiology, and surgical indications and techniques are covered. Finally, a detailed analysis of postoperative results is given. Special sections are devoted to patients after treatment has failed. This book should help any physician dealing with a patient to initiate the appropriate diagnostic tests and studies to reach a diagnosis as to what has caused the syrinx.
Pathology and Pathobiology of Rheumatic Diseases
Hans G. Fassbender
editore: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
pagine: 503
Pathology and Pathobiology of Rheumatic Diseases glows with the uncommon precision of the pathologist, the clarity of the tea- cher, and the unswerving commitment of the investigator. Fass- bender has produced a major contribution to the literature of rheumatic diseases. The practical experience and wisdom brought together in this book, substantiated by excellent exam- ples of histopathology, produce a landmark for all who have made the study of rheumatic diseases their profession. The enor- mous achievements made in molecular biology, genetics, struc- tural biochemistry, and clinical science have been assembled in this book to interact in a meaningful way with the anatomical histology of the rheumatic diseases. It is not easy for any single investigator to paint the picture of a disease process, from its clinical description to its mechanisms, and then to a defined hypothesis, and finally an understanding. Nonetheless, Fassbender has done this in a clear and convincing way that integrates our current knowledge of this group of dis- eases. Scientific discovery in medicine moves from the bedside to the bench, back to the bedside, and then back to the bench, etc.
It is this iterative process of new observation and new discovery that has given us the achievements in medicine over the past century.
Topics in Neuroanaesthesia and Intensive Care
Experimental and Clinical Studies Upon Cerebral Circulation, Metabolism and Intracranial Pressure
Bent L. Dahl , George E. Cold
editore: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
pagine: 430
The science of neuroanaesthesia and neurointensive care is fascinating, and the amounts of experimental and clinical studies are overwhelming. Surely, everyone can surf Medline and other database systems in order to get information. If you, however, ask for head injury, cerebral ischaemia or barbiturate, you will get hun- dreds, may be thousands of titles and even the same number of abstracts. The aims of this book are to review important experimental and clinical data with emphasis on up-dated references. The text within each issue and sub-issue systematically covers experimental and clinical data separately, and details con- cerning cerebral blood flow, cerebral metabolism, intracranial pressure etc. are reviewed accordingly. In our survey of the literature we did not use Medline or other database sys- tems systematically. Rather, we used available medical journals which covered the topics of anaesthesia, neuroanaesthesia and neurointensive care. In this way we hope that relevant literature is presented. On the other hand, we cannot exclude that some important issues are omitted. The book covers 12 topics.
In three chapters methodology of CBF measure- ments, regulation of CBF, and intracranial pressure are described. In the next 6 chapters inhalation anaesthetics, hypnotic agents, analgesics, muscular relaxants, drugs used for control of blood pressure, and the sitting position are reviewed. The last three chapters cover head injury, subarachnoid haemorrhage and cere- bral ischaemia.
Secondary Rhinoplasty
Including Reconstruction of the Nose
D. Simmen
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J. F. Emeri
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editore: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
pagine: 491
Secondary Rhinoplasty begins with the basic anatomy of the nose that often predetermines which technique is possible and which is realistic. Each region of the nose and its particular anatomy is analyzed and explained as a specific unit and as part of the total aspect of management. Reconstruction of the nose, biologic deteriorations, tumors, the effects of aging, and associated congenital abnormalities are also dealt with. Nothing of substance has been left out, and yet the primary value of this text is the presentation of the most optimal surgical methods of correction.
Imaging of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors
A Case Study Approach
D. Resnick
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H. Imhof
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editore: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
pagine: 166
This volume presents a selection of clinical cases with the emphasis on tumors of bone and soft tissues. Case for case, the reader is supplied with information and invited to suggest a diagnosis. In each case the patient's history is briefly reviewed and characteristic images are reproduced. Special importance is attached to lucid analysis, basic considerations and systematic image interpretation. Each case is histologically verified, and the definitive diagnosis is betrayed on the last page. Case presentations close with a concise summary of the important clinical data relating to the entity concerned. This authoritative yet eminently readable book is a practical guide to the analysis of the kind of complex orthopedic cases with which orthopedists and radiologists should become familiar.
Transfontanellar Doppler Imaging in Neonates
A. Couture , Corinne Veyrac
editore: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
pagine: 365
This book examines in detail the role of transfontanellar pulsed and color Doppler imaging in the fetus and neonate. After an introductory chapter on the technical aspects of Doppler ultrasonography, its use in the normal neonate is considered. Results of the hemodynamic evaluation of 491 newborns aged from 32 weeks of gestation to 9 months by means of pulsed and color Doppler are reported. Normal values of the resistive index as determined by this technique are documented, and systolic, diastolic, and mean velocities in seven different vessels are presented. It is concluded that Doppler ultrasonography enables reliable analysis of arterial and venous velocities. Subsequent chapters examine the use of transfontanellar Doppler imaging in a variety of commonly encountered pathological conditions, including intracranial hemorrhage, hydrocephalus, hypoxic-ischemic brain damage, pericerebral collections, sinus thrombosis, intacranial infections and brain malformations.
Principles of Deformity Correction
Dror Paley
editore: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
pagine: 855
Written in an accessible and instructive format, this richly illustrated text covers the analysis, planning, and treatment of lower limb deformities, with a view to teaching deformity correction. A foundation of understanding normal alignment is presented, using new nomenclature that is easy to remember and can even be derived without memorization. The work offers detailed information on deformities and malalignment, radiographic assessment, mechanical and anatomic axis planning, osteotomies, and hardware considerations. The part dealing with planning is further facilitated via an exercise workbook and an animated CD-ROM which is available separately. The methods taught are simple and intuitive.
Imaging of Soft Tissue Tumors
A. M. A. de Schepper
editore: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
pagine: 485
This richly illustrated book provides a comprehensive survey of the growing role of medical imaging studies in the detection, staging, grading, tissue characterization, and post-treatment follow-up of soft tissue tumors. For each tumor group, imaging findings are correlated with clinical, epidemiologic, and histologic data. The relative merits and indications of various imaging modalities are discussed and compared. Particular emphasis is placed on MRI because of its unique contrast resolution and multiplanar imaging capabilities. This second, revised and updated edition includes new chapters on soft tissue lymphoma, soft tissue tumors in the pediatric patient and biopsy of soft tissue tumors. It aims to serve both as a systematic, descriptive textbook and as a rich pictorial database of soft tissue masses. This clinically oriented book will be of use not only to radiologists but also to orthopedic surgeons, oncologists and pathologists.
Hepatology, Principles and Practice
History, Morphology, Biochemistry, Diagnostics, Clinic, Therapy
Erwin Kuntz , Hans-Dieter Kuntz
editore: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
pagine: 836
Everything about morphology, biochemistry, diagnostics, clinics and therapy of liver diseases in a easy-to-read layout. Numerous colour illustrations and tables lead from "seeing" to "understanding" and further on to diagnostic and therapeutic "acting". In addition, step-by-step programs, flow charts, check lists and textual markers provide the reader with the principles of economics and quality management in diagnostics and therapy. The conservative or invasive therapeutical recommondations presented in the individual chapters are systematically summarized and completed in the final chapter. This book gives an exceptional good overview on hepatology, not only for specialists in clinic and practice but also for general practioners and students.
New Concepts in Pathology and Treatment of Autoimmune Disorders
C. Pozzilli
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J.-F. Kapp
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editore: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
pagine: 152
Autoimmunity, characterized by autoreactive lymphocytes and autoantibodies, is the consequence of a failure to discriminate between self and non-self, and autoimmune diseases are an increasing threat to people living in the industrialized countries. Autoimmune disorders are treatable, but not curable, and patients can face disability at later stages of the disease. Thus, there is a medical and economic need for new concepts and treatments in autoimmune disorders. New concepts and treatments can only be achieved by an interdisciplinary approach bringing together expertise, technologies, and clinical experience. The workshop focused on multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis and type I diabetes, and discussed conventional drug therapies, gene therapy, cell and tissue transplantation therapies, and first treatments using blood stem cells for reprogramming the patients' immune system.
Pathology of Peripheral Nerves
An Atlas of Structural and Molecular Pathological Changes
J. Michael Schroder
editore: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
pagine: 387
This atlas illustrates pathological changes of peripheral nerves covering experimental and human, light and electron microscopic, immunohistochemical, morphometric and moleculargenetic aspects. Basic general pathologic reactions are shown as well as characteristic alterations in a large number of specific diseases affecting the peripheral nervous system (PNS) primarily or secondarily. The 1050 illustrations are of diagnostic significance for those studying peripheral nerves at the miscroscopic or ultrastructural level, and for neurologists, neurosurgeons, neurobiologists, and electrophysiologists trying to understand the underlying structural changes causing the clinical signs and symptoms of a variety of diseases and disorders.
Dermatopathology
Rino Cerio
editore: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
pagine: 160
Dermatopathology is evolving as a significant sub-specialty. In most cases the increasing workload may be readily dealt with by the experienced pathologist. Many dramatic changes, however, have occured in dermatopathology which necessitates a review in a number of areas for many pathologists. This volume provides such a review of selected topics. This text should be valuable to histopathologists and dermatologists who often together diagnose, manage and provide the therapy in this exciting medical field.
Longitudinal Endosonography
Atlas and Manual for Use in the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract
Kenneth J. Chang
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Thomas Rosch
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editore: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
pagine: 195
The introduction of endosonographically guided fine-needle biopsy has led to increasing use of longitudinal scans in the endosonographic diagnosis of tumours and other diseases of the upper gastrointestinal tract as well as of the pancreas. In this handbook, experts concentrate primarily on practical aspects of using endosonography with longitudinal scans. Examination techniques, interpretation of the ultrasound images, and normal anatomy with important guiding structures are demonstrated by means of 3D CT images and the corresponding endosonographic images. In addition, pathological endosonographic findings and the current status of diagnosis using fine-needle biopsy are described.
Textbook of Contact Dermatitis
J. P. Lepoittevin
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P. J. Frosch
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editore: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
pagine: 1134
The third edition of the Textbook of Contact Dermatitis is an update on every conceivable aspect of the modern-day management of contact dermatitis. Both irritant and allergic contact dermatitis are covered clearly and comprehensively, special emphasis being given to occupational aspects as well as to prevention, diagnosis and treatment. The textbook also covers epidemiology, the computerization of patch test data and patient information systems, noninvasive bioengineering measurement techniques, methods of skin testing other than patch testing, the histopathology of both irritant and allergic contact dermatitis, and subjective reactions. The editors and contributing authors are all leading practitioners in the field. They have augmented the chapters in this edition with the most important references available.
