Imaging in Pediatrics, 1st Edition
Every page crafted by a collaborative team of pediatricians and pediatric radiologists this unique title by Drs. A. Carlson Merrow Jr. and Selena Hariharan is a practical superbly illustrated reference designed specifically for today’s pediatrician. An ideal roadmap to the fast-changing landscape of diagnostic imaging tests Imaging in Pediatrics not only guides you through the radiologic work-up of common pediatric disorders but also translates the appearance and language of the work-up results for more effective communication between the pediatrician and the radiologist resulting in enhanced understanding and better patient care.
Key Features
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- Uses easy-to-read, bulleted text to highlight the most important facts about each disorder and its associated etiology, imaging work-up, clinical manifestations, and therapy.
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- Covers 248 diagnoses likely seen in practice, logically organized by anatomic region.
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- Helps you determine which studies to order and demonstrates and explains typical findings in accessible language.
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- Imaging in Pediatrics Provides expanded coverage of key topics, including the imaging work-up of appendicitis that relies on ultrasound and MR over CT; new guidelines on vesicoureteral reflux and urinary tract infections; up-to-date recommendations on imaging in nonaccidental trauma, foreign body removal, and obesity-related diseases; revised nomenclature on pediatric lung diseases, vascular malformations, and neoplasms; and guidance on limiting the use of ionizing radiation in evaluating pediatric diseases. Imaging in Pediatrics.
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- Includes an imaging glossary, introductory prose chapters with general guidelines on imaging specific organ systems, and numerous illustrations depicting complex anatomic and pathologic relationships of individual entities.
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- Expert Consult™ eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, Q&As, and references from the book on a variety of devices.