Authors: W. Richard Webb, MD, William E. Brant, MD, and Nancy R. Major, MD
Publisher: Elsevier Saunders – 381 pages
Book Review by: Nano Khilnani

This book is essentially on body computed tomography or CT. It has current information and the essential know-how on this type of scanning for diagnosis of disease and various conditions. It also covers the use of multi-slice CT to diagnose abnormalities in the abdomen and chest, as well as musculoskeletal abnormalities.

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This book consists basically of three parts, each written by one of the three authors. The titles of the chapters are also given below:

  1. The Thorax – by W. Richard Webb, MD
    1. Introduction to CT of the Thorax: 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 Cancer
    7. Pleura, Chest Wall, and Diaphragm
  2. The Abdomen and Pelvis – by William E. Brant, MD, FACR
    1. Introduction to CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
    2. Peritoneal Cavity, Vessels, Nodes, and Abdominal Wall
    3. Abdominal Trauma
    4. Liver
    5. Biliary Tree and Gall Bladder
    6. Pancreas
    7. Spleen
    8. Kidney and Ureters
    9. Adrenal Glands
    10. Gastrointestinal Tract
    11. Pelvis
  3. Musculoskeletal System – by Nancy E. Major, MD
    1. CT in Musculoskeletal Trauma
    2. CT in Musculoskeletal NonTrauma
    3. Incidental Findings

Among the benefits of using this book are the following, you will be able to:

  • Glean all essential, up-to-date, need-to-know information to interpret CTs effectively, as well as salient points needed to make accurate diagnoses.
  • Review the anatomy of each body area as it appears on a CT scan.
  • Grasp each procedure and review key steps quickly, assisted by a comprehensive yet concise format.
  • Achieve optimal results with step-by-step instructions for performing 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.
  • Get a clear view of the current state of imaging from extensively updated high-quality images throughout.
  • Stay current with 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.
  • Access the complete, fully searchable content online at www.expertconsult.com

This is an authoritative book for radiology residents and practitioners. This fourth edition has been updated with the latest advancements and the most current techniques to enable you to do the various CT scans and analyze the results thoroughly.

 

Authors:

W. Richard Webb, MD is Chief of Thoracic Imaging, and Professor Emeritus of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging; and Emeritus Member of the Haile Debas Academy of Medical Educators at the University of California San Francisco in San Francisco, California.

William E. Brant, MD, FACR is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging at the University of Virginia Health System in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Nancy M. Major, MD is a Musculoskeletal Radiologist and Professor of Radiology at Stony Brook University Hospital in Stony Brook, New York. He is also affiliated with Mainline Diagnostic Imaging in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.