Radiologia

Ischemic heart disease (IHD) is the main cause of morbidity and mortality in the developed world. Despite advances and new developments in primary and secondary prevention, the prevalence of the disease and its complications remain high. Early detection has been shown to reduce significantly the risk of cardiac events such as myocardial infarction and death, while modern cardiology now provides specialists and general physicians with a variety of procedures for the assessment of IHD using noninvasive methods. This book reviews the currently available imaging techniques for the diagnosis and management of IHD. In addition, the role of cardiac imaging for the detection of viability and hibernation is discussed in detail.

Radiology plays a central role in diagnosis, management and even treatment of a patient's condition. The increasing importance of radiology in clinical medicine has led to the inclusion of the subject in medical school curricula worldwide. Most radiology teaching for medical students is conducted around films of real patients on the ward or in tutorial groups within the radiology department itself and, by reflecting this method of learning, the approach of this book will be familiar to students studying radiology at undergraduate level. The book adopts a systemic approach to cover the commonest clinical problems that are encountered on the wards, in tutorials and in examinations. Clear radiographs are each presented with brief reports and an accompanying discussion of the diagnosis, differential diagnosis and potential further investigations. This new edition is enhanced with many new images, and all are now clearly labelled and arrowed to highlight significant diagnostic features.

This book provides a comprehensive review of state-of-the-art imaging in head and neck cancer. Precise determination of tumor extent is of the utmost importance in these neoplasms, as it has important consequences for staging of disease, prediction of outcome and choice of treatment. Only the radiologist can fully appreciate submucosal, perineural, and perivascular tumor spread, and detect metastatic disease at an early stage. Imaging is also of considerable benefit for patient surveillance after treatment. All imaging modalities currently used in the management of head and neck neoplasms are considered in depth, and in addition newer techniques such as PET-CT and diffusion-weighted MRI are discussed. This book will help the reader to recommend, execute and report head and neck imaging studies at a high level of sophistication and thereby to become a respected member of the team managing head and neck cancer.

Dall'anatomia all'immagine è un testo di anatomia radiologica, in cui immagini di ottima qualità, ottenute con le più recenti

La "cultura geriatrica" - intesa come conoscenza e dominio dei processi di invecchiamento - non ha avuto ancora piena affermaz

La diagnostica per immagini in patologia muscolo-scheletrica ha avuto negli ultimi anni una rapida evoluzione presentando continui miglioramenti tecnici che hanno incrementato sia la sensibilità che la specificità nello studio delle varie patologie. Si sono modificati i protocolli diagnostici, individuando di volta in volta nuove possibilità di studio e relativi approfondimenti indispensabili per una corretta diagnosi e quindi una terapia più mirata e specifica. Il presente volume si rivela utile sia per gli specialisti in ortopedia, ma anche per quelli in radiologia, fisiatria, reumatologia e medicina dello sport, in quanto rappresenta da un lato le specifiche per spiegare le basi tecniche delle varie metodologie di indagine e, dall'altro, contiene le caratteristiche di un vero e proprio atlante che, a seconda delle varie patologie, riassume le indicazioni cliniche integrate dalla diagnostica per immagini. Nel testo è presente anche una puntualizzazione tecnica che consente a specialisti non radiologici di meglio approcciare le caratteristiche delle varie metodiche. La ricca iconografia e la facilità di utilizzo rappresentano uno dei punti di forza di questo testo, tale da rappresentarne un vero e proprio "compagno" di lavoro nell'attività quotidiana.

Il lavoro del radiologo è fatto di due componenti: la produzione delle immagini e la loro interpretazione, cioè la refertazione. La produzione delle immagini in una gran parte dei casi è demandata al tecnico di radiologia o avviene automaticamente mediante i più svariati softweres applicati alle grandi macchine (TC ed RM). La refertazione, invece, è l'atto professionale del radiologo, quello che spetta solo a lui e che lo qualifica come specialista. Il buon senso dice che il linguaggio usato dal radiologo deve essere tanto tecnico quanto chiaro, ma soprattutto condiviso dal medico prescrittore, perché - se non rispetta queste caratteristiche - egli crede di comunicare, ma in realtà parla solo a se stesso.

This best-selling volume is your perfect introduction to chest radiology. You'll learn the basics of all the latest imaging technologies: MRI, high-resolution CT, multi-detector CT, and PET as well as traditional X-rays. A uniform, consistent presentation makes the material easy to master. Digital-quality illustrations, concise text, and many helpful algorithms and tables make it simple to find the information you need quickly. Each chapter has a Pearls for Clinicians section that gives you expert guidance for common clinical problems.

The conventional chest x-ray remains the first line in the diagnostic imaging of thoracic disease. In the new edition of this classic, you will get the essential help you need to make preliminary diagnoses of a vast range of pulmonary, cardiovascular, and other thoracic conditions. The differential diagnostic information is provided in extensive tables, organized by classes of findings, and illustrated by hundreds of brilliant radiographs and, where helpful, schematic diagrams. Professionals value the systematic structure of the information in the Burgener series, which aids in making diagnoses confidently and cost-effectively.

Encouraged by the success of the Italian editions, the Authors have decided to publish an English version taking into account the latest technical and methodological advances and the consequent new acquisitions in clinical practice. The contribution of Professor R. Jinkins has been essential to carry out both these tasks. The resulting work is an up-to-date technical tool that preserves its original aim of contributing to the training of those radiologists who work in emergency departments. We hope that this revised and extended English version will have the same success as the pre- ous Italian editions, thereby confirming the validity of our initiative. The work of all the friends and colleagues who have contributed to the making of this book is gratefully acknowledged. Tommaso Scarabino Ugo Salvolini CONTENTS I. CEREBROVASCULAR EMERGENCIES 1. 1 Clinical and diagnostic summary Neuroradiological protocol ...3 Haemorrhagic stroke ...4 Ischaemic stroke ...4 Conclusions ...6 References ...6 1. 2 CT in ischaemia Introduction ...7 Semeiotics ...7 Particular forms of infarction ...21 Differential diagnosis ...24 Conclusions ...25 References ...25 1. 3 CT in intraparenchymal haemorrhage Introduction ...27 The role of CT ...28 Causes ...29 Semeiotics ...34 Particular forms of IPH ...46 Conclusions ...47 References ...47 1. 4 CT use in subarachnoid haemorrhage Introduction ...49 Semeiotics ...49 Causes ...52 Complications ...58 Postsurgical follow-up ...59 Conclusions ...60 References ...60 1. 5 MRI in ischaemia Introduction ...63 Semeiotics ...64 Possible uses of clinical MR in the diagnosis of emergency ischaemia after the hyperacute phase ...70 References ...

This is one of the first books to deal specifically with diagnostic imaging of the entire spectrum of kidney cancers. Both new and conventional imaging modalities are fully considered. After an introductory chapter on the histopathological classification of kidney cancers, the advantages and disadvantages of the various imaging modalities used in the diagnosis and assessment of disease extension are documented. Subsequent chapters offer an exhaustive description of the radiological features of the different histological subtypes of kidney cancer, with radiological and histological illustrations and tables. The latest innovations in interventional and minimally invasive procedures are also well covered. The book benefits from carefully chosen and technically excellent images. Each of the 24 chapters is written by an internationally acclaimed expert, making this book the most current and complete treatment of the subject available. It should be of great interest to radiologists, oncologists, and urologists.

With an easier-to-understand, streamlined style, this new edition covers all the content areas needed by limited radiographer practitioners, included x-ray technology, anatomy, pathology and positioning, patient care, and other clinical skills. The introductory chapters explain the role of the limited practitioner and introduce the student to radiographic equipment. The radiologic sciences section covers the basics of physics, x-ray production, exposure technique, processing, and radiation safety. The positioning chapters provide instructions for positioning and imaging of the upper and lower extremities, pelvis, spine, chest, abdomen, and head. Other coverage includes legal and ethical concerns, patient care, infection control, and medical emergencies. The ancillary skills section covers procedures such as medication administration, urinalysis, and ECGs.