Radiological Imaging of the Digestive Tract in Infants and Children (Medical Radiology / Diagnostic Imaging) [Hardcover]

Annick S. Devos (Editor), Johan G. Blickman (Editor), A.L. Baert (Foreword)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 3540407332 | ISBN-13: 978-3540407331 | Publication Date: November 29, 2007 | Edition: 1

This comprehensive, up-to-date and extensively illustrated volume offers a multimodality approach to gastrointestinal imaging in children and infants. The role of each of the currently available imaging techniques is considered carefully, and diagnostic dilemmas are discussed and illustrated. Against the background of rapid recent advances in imaging technology, this volume will serve as an essential reference work for all who are engaged in the field.

Editorial Reviews

Review

From the reviews: "This book adds to those dedicated to paediatric radiology in the Medical Radiology / Diagnostic Imaging series … . will be much appreciated by radiologists (both paediatric radiologists and those dealing with adults), paediatricians and paediatric surgeons and adds substance to the existing knowledge of the subject matter. This is most of all pertinent to the well-being of children, who will most benefit by the information it contains. … much appreciated by trainees in radiology, for whom it is warmly recommended." (Giampiero Beluffi, La Radiologia Medica, Vol. 113, 2008) "This is a comprehensive textbook on updated imaging of the digestive tract in infants and children. … It is intended for radiologists in training or those seeking continuing medical education, as well as for pediatricians. … The book is easy to read with the help of excellent illustrations (43 are in color). … It is a concise reference work for all practitioners in this field." (Kamaldine Oudjhane, Radiology, Vol. 251 (1), April, 2009)

From the Back Cover

This comprehensive, up-to-date and extensively illustrated volume offers a multimodality approach to gastrointestinal imaging in children and infants. The role of each of the currently available imaging techniques is considered carefully, and diagnostic dilemmas are discussed and illustrated. After an initial chapter that addresses pediatric gastrointestinal imaging in the emergency setting, detailed individual chapters are devoted to the esophagus, stomach and duodenum, accessory organs of digestion, small bowel and colon. A closing chapter focuses on pediatric interventional procedures performed with imaging guidance. Against the background of rapid recent advances in imaging technology and the distinctive aspects of gastrointestinal imaging in children and infants, this volume will serve as an essential reference work for all who are engaged in the field.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 262 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (November 29, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3540407332
• ISBN-13: 978-3540407331
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 7.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,655,791 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)