Neuroradiology Companion: Methods, Guidelines, and Imaging Fundamentals (Imaging Companion Series) [Paperback]

Mauricio Castillo (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0781779499 | ISBN-13: 978-0781779494 | Publication Date: November 1, 2005 | Edition: Third

The Third Edition of this popular quick reference features 653 brand-new illustrations and state-of-the-art protocols for brain, spine, and head and neck imaging examinations. The first part presents up-to-date protocols for CT, MRI, myelography, and neuroangiography and guidelines on drugs used in neuroimaging. The second part presents images of all common pathologic entities, along with succinct, bulleted "key facts" about radiologic diagnosis.

This edition has new chapters on the brachial plexus, degenerative and iatrogenic brain disorders, and metabolic brain disorders. New entities have been added to many chapters, particularly those on brain trauma, stroke, infections and inflammations, and the orbits.

Product Details

• Paperback: 414 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Third edition (November 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781779499
• ISBN-13: 978-0781779494
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 6.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #883,728 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Just like in the in-service exam!, June 9, 2003

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I. T. Gavrilovic (New Jersey, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Neuroradiology Companion: Methods, Guidelines, and Imaging Fundamentals (Paperback)

This is a short, inexpensive (especailly for neuroradiology) book that I found quite useful. The images are remarkably similar to the ones on the Neurology RITE. And, there is a short section on key facts in bullet form for each common neurological disease described. Additionally, the book even has info on imaging protocols and guidelines. No MR spect, but is otherwise pretty good. Has nearly 550 images!

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great introductory read, July 28, 2003

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This review is from: Neuroradiology Companion: Methods, Guidelines, and Imaging Fundamentals (Paperback)

This is a very readable book on neuroimaging. Nicely divided into sections eg- trauma, tumor, head and neck, etc. Good quality images. Short bulleted text with some key facts on the opposite page makes for a quick read. Would be very good for a junior resident to go through early in their training to get acquainted with some of the more common diseases. I think it is unlikely that one would be presented with a case at the oral radiology boards that is not found in this text. Still, this is not a substitute for reading a traditional neuroimaging text such as the Mosby Handbook series or the Requistites series sometime during residency.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent basic text, August 5, 2007

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R. David Mintz "rdavidm" (Cary, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Neuroradiology Companion: Methods, Guidelines, and Imaging Fundamentals (Paperback)

This book is unique in providing a basic overview of all areas of neuroradiology. The book also provides important guidelines for the performance of a number of procedures. For a single text covering the fundamentals of neuroradiology, appropriate for medical students, residents, fellows, and for board review, Castillo's "Neuroradiology Companion" is superb.