Diagnostic Ultrasound (2 Volume Set) [Hardcover]

Carol M. Rumack (Author), Stephanie R. Wilson (Editor), J. William Charboneau (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0815186835 | ISBN-13: 978-0815186830 | Publication Date: January 15, 1998 | Edition: 2nd

Radiology's review of the first edition of Diagnostic Ultrasound reflects the overall opinion of those who are familiar with this book: "This is sure to become the standard textbook of US and is excellent for all levels of users." Others have called it "outstanding" and "impressive" (Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology) and "the book we all have awaited for so long. It is recommended without reservation" (Clinical Imaging). The second edition of this long-awaited comprehensive text again meets the highest standards in both content and image quality. It has been exhaustively revised and updated, and covers both traditional and evolving techniques in adult, pediatric and obstetric/fetal ultrasound imaging.

Editorial Reviews

From The New England Journal of Medicine

The future of diagnostic sonography in today's era of cost containment is unclear. As compared with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT), sonography has the disadvantages of a limited field of view, poorer resolution, operator dependence, and interference by bone and air. In most regions of the body, sonography is considered a good screening test, but if you really need an answer you go to CT or MRI. With pressure to do as few studies as possible, why not go straight to CT or MRI? Because sonography does have advantages: flexibility, real-time monitoring, low cost, no ionizing radiation, and relatively inexpensive upgrades. I believe sonography has a bright future in the managed-care era, and this book illustrates many new applications for it.

The first edition of Diagnostic Ultrasound was extremely well received and became a standard, authoritative reference book. Given the advances in the field over the past seven years, including color and power Doppler and new and improved transducer technology, a revised, updated second edition is welcome. The editors have assembled an outstanding group of approximately 100 expert contributors. The layout of this book is beautiful. Colored boxes highlight important lists and tables throughout the text. The illustrations are large and well annotated and show exactly what they are intended to show. Correlative imaging methods, drawings, and diagrams are used appropriately. The topics covered in the two volumes cover the entire field of diagnostic ultrasound, including physics and bioeffects; contrast agents; abdominal, pelvic, and thoracic sonography; interventional sonography; musculoskeletal sonography; intraoperative and laparoscopic sonography; small-parts imaging; vascular sonography; obstetric and fetal sonography; and pediatric sonography. References are copious, cited throughout the text and listed at the ends of the chapters.

Radiology residents will want to purchase this book as their definitive reference work on sonography. The general radiologist who does some sonography should own it for reference during daily practice. Experienced ultrasound practitioners will be drawn to the relatively new material presented in the chapters on contrast agents, the gastrointestinal tract, the abdominal wall, the diaphragm and peritoneum, the thorax, intraoperative sonography, and the rotator cuff and tendons. Any brave souls who wish to plunge into ultrasound-guided interventional procedures will find expert guidance in several chapters. The second volume consists of sections on obstetric and fetal sonography and pediatric sonography. Each of these could be published separately as a monograph. This book is a must acquisition for departmental libraries. Specialists in obstetrics and gynecology and in vascular surgery will probably opt to purchase monographs devoted to their specialties.

I cannot praise the editors, authors, and publisher of this book enough. One rarely finds a textbook that is encyclopedic, easy to read, beautifully illustrated, and thoughtfully laid out. Most book reviews are supposed to present something in the way of shortcomings. I suppose I could find a few typographical errors here or there, or quibble about some statement somewhere. However, I really cannot find anything wrong that is worth mentioning.

Reviewed by Arnold C. Friedman, M.D.
Copyright © 1998 Massachusetts Medical Society. All rights reserved. The New England Journal of Medicine is a registered trademark of the MMS.

Review

"This book is the gold standard; it exhaustively and encyclopedically covers diagnostic ultrasound.All departments of radiology must obtain a copy for their libraries. Radiology residents must have access to this book during their training.Practicing radiologists with an interest in ultrasound should buy this book for reference and read it for continuing education." - AJR, review of the third edition

"This is an excellent reference that, despite its size, sitsw mnore often on my desk than in the book case, and I would recommend it to any ultrasound department. It comprehensively covers the bread-and-butter topics of general and obstetric ultrasound and would be a sound purchase for any radiologist or sonographer working in isolation"

Ultrasound, December 2011

 

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 1832 pages
• Publisher: Mosby-Year Book; 2nd edition (January 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0815186835
• ISBN-13: 978-0815186830
• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 9 x 4.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,776,694 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The GOLD Standard again!!, August 3, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Diagnostic Ultrasound (2 Volume Set) (Hardcover)

The New England Journal of Medicine (April 9, 1998) and Mayo Clinic Proceedings (May,1998) gave this new edition the highest review (5 Stars). That's as good as it gets.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE diagnostic ultrasound texbook, April 17, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Diagnostic Ultrasound (2 Volume Set) (Hardcover)

The second edition updates an already definitive textbook of diagnostic ultrasound. The contributors are all luminaries in the field, many having authored their own texts. Dr. Rumack has been able to edit the book into a comprehensive yet readable text. The liberal addition of colored texts, tables and charts greatly enhances comprehension as well as facilitate quick review at the viewbox. It is well worth the price.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best and most comprehensive ultrasound text available!, August 18, 2009

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This review is from: Diagnostic Ultrasound: 2-Volume Set (Hardcover)

Boy, I can't believe that there are 3 1* reviews for this ultrasound 'gold standard' of textbooks; 2 of those commenting complained about the Amazon service without even discussing (or never having seen the text!); the other 1* review was useless.

Now, I'm an academic abdominal radiologist who does interpret ultrasound examinations; the 2-volume text provides the most comprehensive coverage available in one place, i.e. a tome w/ two books; I've owned two editions of this text and will purchase the next one when released - an essential part of any library for those involved with ultrasound procedures.