Imaging in Pediatrics

By A Carlson Merrow Jr, Selena L Hariharan, A. Carlson Merrow Jr., et al.

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.

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 therapyCovers 248 diagnoses likely seen in practice, logically organized by anatomic regionHelps you determine which studies to order and demonstrates and explains typical findings in accessible languageProvides 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 diseasesIncludes 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 entitiesExpert ConsultT 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

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 032347778X
• ISBN13: 9780323477789
• Release Date: September 2017
• Publisher: Amirsys
• Length: 424 Pages
• Weight: 3.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.7" x 11.3"