Fundamentals of Body CT (Fundamentals of Radiology)

By W. Richard Webb

Book Overview

Perfect for radiology residents and practitioners, Fundamentals of Body CT offers an easily accessible introduction to body CT Completely revised and meticulously updated, this latest edition covers today's most essential CT know-how, including the use of multislice CT to diagnose chest, abdominal, and musculoskeletal abnormalities, as well as the expanded role of 3D CT and CT angiography in clinical practice. It's everything you need to effectively perform and interpret CT scans.

"I would recommend this book to junior doctors/AHPs with an interest in CT and its applications, and to those diagnostic consultants who report body CT while specialising in other areas." Reviewed by RAD Magazine, Apr 2015

"..all aspects of this book are relevant to CT practitioners and it is potentially a useful source for students." Reviewed by Louise Mifsud on behalf of Radiography Journal, April 2015

Glean all essential, up-to-date, need-to-know information to effectively interpret CTs and the salient points needed to make accurate diagnoses.

Review how the anatomy

of each body area appears on a CT scan.

Grasp each procedure and review key steps quickly

with a comprehensive yet concise format.

Achieve optimal results with step-by-step instructions

on how to perform all current CT techniques.

Compare diagnoses with a survey of major CT findings

for a variety of common diseases-with an emphasis on those findings that help to differentiate one condition from another.

Make effective use of 64-slice MDCT and dual source CT scanners

with coverage of the most current indications. Stay current extensive updates of clinical guidelines that reflect recent changes in the practice of CT imaging, including (ACCP) Diagnosis and Management of Lung Cancer guidelines, paraneoplastic and superior vena cava syndrome, reactions to contrast solution and CT-guided needle biopsy. Get a clear view of the current state of imaging from extensively updated, high-quality images throughout. Access the complete contents online, fully searchable, at ExpertConsult.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0323221467
• ISBN13: 9780323221467
• Release Date: August 2014
• Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 2.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.8" x 7.3"

Customer Reviews

Great introduction to body ct

This book cover all the basic stuff needed in body ct. It should be used as a introduction to the subject. Highly recommended.

Body CT summarized

An ideal text for easy use which highlights the basic anatomy needed for interpreting CTs and the salient points needed to make diagnosis.

Solid Book

This book provides a sound foundation of body CT for first year residents getting started. Packs a big punch for such a compact book. I found it very helpful on my first month of body CT. I would highly recommend it.