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Pet-Ct
A Case Based Approach
Daniel K. Cham
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H. N. Wagner
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editore: Springer Verlag New York Inc.
pagine: 324
Few advances in medicine have had more of an impact on modern health care than the invention of PET-CT studies of FDG in the living human body and experimental animals. Biochemistry has been superimposed on anatomy, which is a giant leap forward. The expertise required for the interpretation of CT must now be combined with the expert interpretation of the biochemical information of the FDG study. The idea that the interpretation of the images simply requires the superimposition of the two image modalities is simple is clearly not true. What is needed is a clear und- standing of the sites of metabolic activity revealed by FDG studies in normal persons, and its variability from person to person. For example, FDG accumulates in various structures in the head and neck,and in the ovaries and uterus of normal women during certain phases of the menstrual cycle. The case method of teaching has stood the test of time for more than a hundred years and is still valid as new modalities are developed and introduced into medical practice.
The authors,both of whom have considerable experience in the performance and interpretation of PET-CT studies with FDG, have made an important contri- tion that will be of great value to nuclear medicine physicians,radiologists,oncologists, and other physicians with the responsibility of caring for patients with cancer. Capabilities and limitations are discussed in the context of speci?c problems and patients.
Emission Tomography
The Fundamentals of Pet and Spect
John N. Aarsvold , Miles N. Wernick
editore: Academic Press Inc
pagine: 596
PET and SPECT are two of todays most important medical-imaging methods, providing images that reveal subtle information about physiological processes in humans and animals. "Emission Tomography: The Fundamentals of PET and SPECT" explains the physics and engineering principles of these important functional-imaging methods. The technology of emission tomography is covered in detail, including historical origins, scientific and mathematical foundations, imaging systems and their components, image reconstruction and analysis, simulation techniques, and clinical and laboratory applications. The book describes the state of the art of emission tomography, including all facets of conventional SPECT and PET, as well as contemporary topics, such as iterative image reconstruction, small-animal imaging, and PET/CT systems. This book is intended as a textbook and reference resource for graduate students, researchers, medical physicists, biomedical engineers, and professional engineers and physicists in the medical-imaging industry. Thorough tutorials of fundamental and advanced topics are presented by dozens of the leading researchers in PET and SPECT. SPECT has long been a mainstay of clinical imaging, and PET is now one of the worlds fastest growing medical imaging techniques, owing to its dramatic contributions to cancer imaging and other applications. "Emission Tomography: The Fundamentals of PET and SPECT" is an essential resource for understanding the technology of SPECT and PET, the most widely used forms of molecular imaging. The features are: contains thorough tutorial treatments, coupled with coverage of advanced topics; three of the four holders of the prestigious Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Medical Imaging Scientist Award are chapter contributors; and includes color artwork.
CT of the Heart
Principles and Applications
U. Joseph Schoepf
editore: Humana Press Inc.
pagine: 408
Leading clinicians and researchers from around the world review the full scope of current developments, research, and scientific controversy regarding the principles and applications of cardiac CT. Richly illustrated with numerous black-and-white and color images, the book discusses the interpretation of CT images of the heart in a variety of clinical, physiological, and pathological applications. The authors emphasize current state-of-the-art uses of CT, but also examine developments at the horizon. They also review the technical basis of CT image acquisition, as well as tools for image visualization and analysis.
NeuroPET
PET in Neuroscience and Clinical Neurology
Karl Herholz
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Peter Herscovitch
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editore: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
pagine: 312
This is the only comprehensive and up-to-date book on neurological PET. Its goal is to facilitate cooperation between PET experts, neuroscientists and clinicians. We review PET in neuroscience with particular emphasis on findings that indicate its potential for improving diagnosis and treatment in neurology and psychiatry. We want to improve the transfer of the huge scientific developments in brain PET into clinical care to produce tangible human benefit. We therefore focus on practical and potentially clinically relevant issues and identify solid ground as well as open questions. In addition, the book includes major chapters on the methodological background, including tracer physiology and kinetic modeling, and a comprehensive literature review. The book contains a CD-ROM with video clips and interactive navigation in 3D data sets that illustrate the information contained in PET images in major neurological diseases and its potential to improve diagnosis and neurosurgical planning in brain tumors.9
Atlas of Pet/Ct Imaging in Oncology
C. Schiepers
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J. Czernin
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editore: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
pagine: 323
The Atlas of PET/CT Imaging in Oncology serves an educational purpose and is designed to teach radiologists and nuclear medicine specialists about important aspects of molecular imaging and nuclear medicine specialists about the benefits of anatomic imaging. It consists of a brief didactic portion and an extensive selection of interesting and challenging case examples. A special feature of the atlas is an interactive CD-ROM that provides the original PET and CT images of each case in selected planes enabling the users to manually adjust the blending intensity of each modality in a fused image. In addition, users can display the clinical history, imaging techniques and diagnostic findings of each case as well as the corresponding specific teaching point.
PET
Molecular Imaging and Its Biological Applications
Michael Phelps
editore: Springer Verlag New York Inc.
pagine: 638
This book is written as both a text and a reference book. It contains numerous images from the biological sciences and clinical practice, tables, graphs, and fig- ures, as well as exercises that are worked out to aid the reader in understanding principles or solving problems. In some cases, derivations are placed in appen- dices so as not to break up the flow of the subject matter in the text. The book is intended for a broad audience interested in molecular imaging with positron emission tomography (PET). It is expected that the readers will range from undergraduate, graduate, and medical students to residents, physi- cians, and scientists with backgrounds from various physical, biological, and medical specialty areas. Each chapter presents material in a straightforward man- ner that is well illustrated and explained. Because of the diverse audience for the book, certain chapters or sections of chapters will be of more interest than oth- ers to certain segments of the readership. Chapter 1 introduces the fundamental physics upon which PET imaging sys- tems is based and discusses in detail the technologies and methods used to pro- duce PET images.
The chapter starts out by reviewing the physics of positron emission and annihilation and explains how positron range and photon non- colinearity in coincidence detection place certain limits on spatial resolution.
Pet and Molecular Imaging - State of the Art and Future Perspectives
Proceedings of the International Symposium for PET and Molecular Imaging Held in Sapporo, Japan 1-3 November 2003
Nagara Tamaki , Yuji Kuge
editore: Elsevier Science Ltd
pagine: 300
Molecular imaging technologies, such as positron emission tomography (PET), has enabled mapping and measuring of the physiological and biochemical processes at molecular levels. Since the first PET symposium held in 1999, rapid progress has been made in this field and it was a good time to share recent experiences on PET and molecular imaging with specialists from around the world.
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.
Clinical Atlas of PET with Imaging Correlation
Marie Tartar , Michael S. Kipper
editore: Saunders (W.B.) Co Ltd
pagine: 448
This user-friendly atlas demonstrates all of the major clinical applications of PET scanning. Its case-based approach with teaching points, pitfalls, and mimics presents all of the material in a concise and practical manner. And, correlative cross-sectional images illustrate the clinical features depicted in PET findings.
PET Clinica - La Tomografia per emissione di positoni nella diagnostica clinica
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Colella Centi, A. , Liberatore, M. , Ponzo, F.
editore: Edizioni Luigi Pozzi
pagine: 112
Multidetector Computed Tomography
Principles, Techniques, and Clinical Applications
Elliot K. Fishman , R. Brooke Jeffrey
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 560
Written by the acknowledged experts, this book guides practitioners through the technical aspects of multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) and its site-specific clinical applications in the chest, gastrointestinal organs, genitourinary tract, vascular system, and musculoskeletal system. More than 1,400 illustrations complement the text. The contributors explain the advantages of MDCT over single-slice CT in specific clinical situations and offer practical guidance for optimizing scanning protocols. State-of-the-art coverage includes 3-D rendering techniques, the virtual colonoscopy, CT angiography, and screening. Protocols for pediatric patients are included.
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.
Spiral and Multislice Computed Tomography of the Body
Aart J. Van Der Molen
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Cornelia Schaefer-Prokop
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editore: Thieme Publishing Group
pagine: 1104
This new book expertly fills a gap in the literature by presenting the state-of-the-art capabilities and requirements of CT as a key diagnostic and interventional tool, with special emphasis on the role of spiral CT. You will find a complete introduction to the technical aspects and basic principles of image interpretation, essential for fully utilizing the new technology and providing "all you need to know" to get started. The book goes on to cover design of CT scanners, patient preparation, scanning strategies, and image analysis. Highlights include: - Guidelines for optimal use of CT and avoiding errors - Suggested scanning parameters that yield high image quality, key diagnostic information, and maintain radiation safety - Convenient format by organ system and disease entity, with CT indications integrated throughout with other imaging modalities - Full discussion of organ-specific pathology
Brain Imaging Using PET
Michio Senda
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Peter Herscovitch
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editore: Academic Press Inc
pagine: 321
Discussing not only PET technique and instrumentation, but new developments in a broad range of fields such as kinetics, enzyme/neurotransmitter transport, language acquisition, and neuropathology, "Brain Imaging Using PET" will appeal to both PET experts and non-PET users in many branches of neuroscience. The authors offer an invaluable analysis of brain imaging and techniques, providing everything from the foundations to the practical applications of the modern techniques used in PET. It covers: head motion correction; tricks for PET imaging of monkeys and other animals; parametric images by quantification without arterial blood sampling; measurement of endogenous dopamine release; imaging acetylcholine esterase activity in Alzheimer patients; dopaminergic functions in Parkinson patients and animal models; new tracers for PET imaging of NK1, sigma-1 and other receptors; and, application of Bayesian, wavelet, cluster and other math techniques.
Multislice Computed Tomography
Principles, Practice, and Clinical Protocols
Paul M. Silverman
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 216
From the author of our best-selling handbook on helical (spiral) CT comes a brand-new, indispensable, practical guide to the next generation of technology - multislice (or multidetector) CT. Dr. Silverman and his renowned colleagues present detailed, easy-to-follow scanning protocols for all areas of the body, for pediatric examinations, and for three-dimensional imaging...and explain the principles behind the protocols. The opening chapter explains the practical physics of multislice CT and the vast capabilities of this technology as compared to single-slice CT. Subsequent chapters cover the head and neck; chest; abdomen and pelvis; musculoskeletal system; multislice imaging in pediatrics; and three-dimensional imaging. Each chapter features a comprehensive list of protocols for specific clinical indications. Coverage of three-dimensional imaging is extensive because multislice scanning significantly broadens these applications. The protocols are presented in the same user-friendly outline format as in Dr.
Silverman's other handbook - clinical indication(s); scanner settings; oral contrast agents; phase of respiration; slice thickness; pitch; exposure time; reconstruction interval; superior and inferior exam extent; intravenous contrast; and pertinent comments and 'pearls'. Images on the page opposite each protocol show the quality of scans that can be obtained. The author has unified the terminologies of different equipment vendors so that the protocols can be used with equipment from any manufacturer.
Multislice CT in Cardiac Imaging
Technical Principles, Clincal Application and Future Developments
Bernd M. Ohnesorge
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Christoph R. Becker
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editore: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
pagine: 126
Cardiac diseases and in particular coronary artery disease are the leading cause of death and morbidity in the industrialized countries. The development of reliable cardiac imaging techniques is considered a key issue in improving patient care. The introduction of multi-slice computed tomography in 1998 represented a breakthrough of CT technology in cardiac imaging. For the first time, widely available CT systems can be used for non-invasive, angiographic assessment of the heart and the coronary arteries. This book presents and discusses the technical concepts, the potential spectrum of applications and the future perspectives of multi-slice CT in cardiac imaging based on the experience of internationally leading clinical institutions. It shows that this new modality has the potential to become an important and robust tool for non-invasive and early diagnosis of cardiac diseases, thus complementing invasive and non-invasive imaging modalities in clinical routine in the near future.
Pocket Atlas of Body CT Anatomy
Michael B. Gotway , W. Richard Webb
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 144
Featuring 229 sharp, new images obtained with state-of-the-art technology, the Second Edition of this popular pocket atlas is a quick, handy guide to interpreting computed tomography body images. It shows readers how to recognize normal anatomic structures on CT scans...and distinguish these structures from artifacts. Chapters in this book cover the neck and larynx, thorax, portal venous phase abdomen, pelvis, arterial phase abdomen, and reconstructions. Each page presents a high-resolution image, with anatomic landmarks clearly labeled. Directly above the image are a key to the labels and a thumbnail illustration that orients the reader to the location and plane of view. This format - sharp images, orienting thumbnails, and clear keys - enables readers to identify features with unprecedented speed and accuracy.
Multislice CT
M. Modic
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Masahiro Takahashi
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editore: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
pagine: 218
This book provides a detailed overview of multislice CT, an technique recently introduced into clinical practice. An initial section acquaints the reader with technical developments and concepts and their implications for routine protocols and research. Thereafter the focus is principally on the diagnostic applications of multislice CT in each of the most important anatomical regions. Examinations of the abdomen, neck, brain, blood vessels, chest and musculoskeletal system are individually described and illustrated, due attention being paid to the special scanner settings necessary in each case. There are also sections on cardiac applications of multislice CT and interventional CT. In each chapter, the authors present recent research in the field and discuss its impact on clinical imaging and patient handling. This comprehensive book is aimed at radiologists at all levels.
TC e TC spirale. Atlante clinico
Orlando Catalano
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Antonio Nunziata
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editore: Idelson-Gnocchi
pagine: 704
