Overview
A comprehensive reference for current applications of MR imaging This book is a comprehensive guide to the basic principles and clinical applications of MR imaging for all regions of the body. The opening chapter provides a thorough overview of the basic principles for MR imaging, contrast agents, risks and side effects associated with MR imaging, and common imaging artifacts. The remaining chapters address common pathological findings in the head and neck, thorax, female breast, abdomen, pelvis, lymph nodes, musculoskeletal system, and vessels. A final chapter discusses the applications of whole-body MRI, whole-body MR angiography, and high-field MRI at 3 T. Features: Clear guidelines on how to perform techniques, select the appropriate contrast media, attain the best images, and analyze the findings More than 100 differential diagnosis tables that are ideal for at-a-glance review Detailed comparisons of MR findings and findings using other modalities 1,350 high-quality images and illustrations demonstrating important concepts Bulleted lists of ""MRI Specifics"" highlighting key points This practical, user-friendly text is a valuable resource for residents and fellows in radiology. It is also an ideal reference for seasoned radiologists seeking to sharpen their MR diagnostic imaging skills.
Full Product Details
Author: Ernst Rummeny ,
Peter Reimer ,
Walter Heindel ,
Peter Reimer
Publisher: Thieme Publishing Group
Imprint: Thieme Publishing Group
Dimensions:
Width: 21.00cm
, Height: 3.30cm
, Length: 28.00cm
Weight: 2.295kg
ISBN: 9783131358417
ISBN 10: 3131358416
Pages: 672
Publication Date: 19 November 2008
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Language: English
Reviews
Written in a very simple and clear manner, [this book] ideally covers the principles and <p>clinical applications of MR imaging. This book is at the same time essential and<p>comprehensive [...] Concise, schematic, updated, and very well edited. -- European Journal<p>of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging <p> An excellent review for knowledgeable physician. It concisely presents the basic theory behind common pulse sentences and offers a good summary of the different hardware components within the scanner. -- JAMA <p> An ambitious undertaking...Sections are well organized and contain a quick overview of necessary magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques...helpful...useful as a quick reference...short for the breadth of information covered...an excellent review...presents a European approach to certain facets of imaging...a concise and unique review of common non-CNS pathologies and beautifully highlights their appearance on MRI. --JAMA Journal of the American Medical Assoc
Written in a very simple and clear manner, [this book] ideally covers the principles and <p>clinical applications of MR imaging. This book is at the same time essential and <p>comprehensive [...] Concise, schematic, updated, and very well edited. -- European Journal <p>of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging <p> An excellent review for knowledgeable physician. It concisely presents the basic theory behind common pulse sentences and offers a good summary of the different hardware components within the scanner. -- JAMA <p> An ambitious undertaking...Sections are well organized and contain a quick overview of necessary magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques...helpful...useful as a quick reference...short for the breadth of information covered...an excellent review...presents a European approach to certain facets of imaging...a concise and unique review of common non-CNS pathologies and beautifully highlights their appearance on MRI. --JAMA Journal of the American Medical A
Author Information
Professor of Radiology and Director, Dept. of Clinical Radiology, University Hospital Muenster, Muenster, Germany
