Mammographic Imaging: A Practical Guide [Hardcover]

Valerie Fink Andolina (Author), Shelly Lille (Author), Kathleen M. Willison (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 15, 1992 | ISBN-10: 0397510969 | ISBN-13: 978-0397510962 | Edition: 1st

A practical guide for the technologist in mammography, this book covers the basic and advanced information necessary to produce and maintain production of quality mammographic images by emphasizing technique, positioning, quality control and special procedures. It provides a basic understanding of radiographic pathology and how best to demonstrate it with special positioning as well as the proper machinery and its upkeep.

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, J.K. -- "This text is the most comprehensive book available for mammographic imaging. I am glad that the currently reviewed chapters on digital mammography, image storage and retrieval, as well as other breast cancer imaging technologies will be incorporated into the upcoming edition."-J.K. Midwestern State University, Sheree Phifer -- "The new chapters are a good update to this textbook. Students should find the material extensive, up-to-date and easy to understand."-Sheree Phifer, Midwestern State University University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Deborah Espen, MSRS, RT (R)(M) -- "I really like the writing style. The chapters are easy to read and understand. This makes it great for technologists. A lot of books are written from the radiologist's point of view and may be harder to understand."-Deborah Espen, MSRS, RT (R)(M), University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 292 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins; 1st edition (January 15, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0397510969
• ISBN-13: 978-0397510962
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,788,367 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful Book, September 27, 2009

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This review is from: Mammographic Imaging: A Practical Guide (Hardcover)

The Mammographic imaging book Is probably the best of the three books I purchased for my mammography class. Book is very detailed but understandable for the beginner mammography student!

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3.0 out of 5 stars W. B. from Simi, October 31, 2008

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The rationale for my rating is as follows: (1) The text is somewhat difficult to follow (i.e., chapter topics do not flow well in the body of the text; one has to constantly jump around), particularly when trying to find answers to study questions and (2) The images are both numerous and well done and, thus, very beneficial. If the text would have been as well balanced as the images, I would have rated it higher. As such, if you are looking for less textual flow, but more images (i.e., if you are more of a visual oriented learner), then this is a good textbook to have.

1.0 out of 5 stars Horrible book!!, February 21, 2012

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This review is from: Mammographic Imaging: A Practical Guide (Point (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins)) (Hardcover)

Please don not spend a dime on this book. The author speaks in riddles and all information is scattered thoughout the book. Just the facts PLEASE ! There other books on this list that are simple,state the facts and you can actually retain it.. All the Books by Olive Peart are pretty good.. Those ones helped me pass my test...