Fundamentals of Body CT, 5th Edition

From recent advances in helical CT techniques to new developments in lung cancer screening to optimized CT techniques in musculoskeletal diagnosis, Fundamentals of Body CT, 5th Edition, covers the essential information you need to know to effectively perform and interpret CT scans. Step-by-step instructions for all current CT techniques help you quickly understand each procedure and review key steps. Comprehensive and easy to digest, this introduction to body CT is an essential resource for radiology residents, practicing radiologists, and medical students.

By W. Richard Webb, MD, Professor Emeritus of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, Emeritus Member, Haile Debas Academy of Medical Educators, University of California, San Francisco, California ; Wiliam E. Brant, MD, FACR, Professor Emeritus, Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, Virginia and Nancy M. Major, MD, Professor of Radiology and Orthopedics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Director of Imaging, Sports and Performance Center, Boulder, Colorado

Table of Contents:

Fundamentals of Body CT 5E

1. Introduction to CT of the Torax: Chest CT Techniques

2. Mediastinum: Introduction and Normal Anatomy

3. Mediastinum: Vascular Abnormalities and Pulmonary Embolism

4. Mediastinum: Lymph Node Abnormalities and Masses

5. The Pulmonary Hila

6. Lung Disease

A. Lung Nodules and Cancer Screening

B. Diffuse and Other Types of Lung Disease

7. Pleura, Chest Wall, and Diaphragm

8. Introduction to CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis

9. Peritoneal Cavity, Vessels, Nodes, and Abdominal Wall

10. Abdominal Trauma

11. Liver

12. Biliary Tree and Gallbladder

13. Pancreas

14. Spleen

15. Kidneys and Ureters

16. Adrenal Glands

17. Gastrointestinal Tract

18. Pelvis

19. CT in Musculoskeletal Trauma

20. CT in Musculoskeletal Nontrauma