Diffusion-Weighted MR Imaging of the Brain [Hardcover]

Toshio Moritani (Author), Sven Ekholm (Author), Per-Lennart Westesson (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 3540787844 | ISBN-13: 978-3540787846 | Publication Date: June 18, 2009 | Edition: 2nd ed.

This practical-minded text helps the radiologist and the clinician understand diffusion-weighted MR imaging. The book’s 15 chapters range from basic principles to interpretation of diffusion-weighted MR imaging and specific disease. In this second edition, diffusion tensor imaging (fractional anisotropy, color map and fiber tractography) is covered and a new chapter, on "Diffusion-Weighted Imaging of Scalp and Skull Lesions," is included. The volume is updated by newly added cases accompanied by radiological and pathological images along with the most recent references. It is aimed at all those who are involved in neuroimaging, including: residents, fellows, staff, as well as neurologists and neurosurgeons. Diffusion-weighted MR imaging is widely accepted as a means to identify acute infarction but also to differentiate many other pathologic conditions. Understanding diffusion-weighted imaging is important for radiologists, neurologists, neurosurgeons as well as radiology technologists.

Editorial Reviews

Review

From the reviews:

"This book shows that the use of diffusion-weighted MRI is far more extensive. Written by a group from the University of Rochester ... it provides a pictorial guide to the role of diffusion weighted imaging in neurological disease. ... Overall this is a useful reference to those using diffusion weighted imaging. It will be essential reference for neuroradiologists who are getting to grips with this technique for its emerging use in other neurological disorders." (Stephen Price, Acta Neurochirurgica, Vol. 148 (5), 2006)

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 422 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 2nd ed. edition (June 18, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3540787844
• ISBN-13: 978-3540787846
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 7.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #378,327 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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