Spine Imaging: Case Review [Paperback]

Brian C. Bowen MD PhD (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0323005071 | ISBN-13: 978-0323005074 | Publication Date: August 24, 2001 | Edition: 1

Part of the popular Case Review series, SPINE IMAGING: CASE REVIEW focuses on imaging of the spine, complete with full discussion and images. Designed as a study guide for radiology and neuroradiology residents preparing for board exams and clinical practice, it presents 175 unknown cases in which clinical images (MR, CT, plain radiographs, angiograms, myelograms) of spinal pathology, as well as anatomic variants, are discussed. It contains more than 350 images with questions, answers, commentary, references, and cross references to NEURORADIOLOGY: THE REQUISITES by Grossman.

* Features at-a-glance review of spine imaging cases that can prepare the candidate studying for exams in Neuroradiology or for the general radiologist looking for the ideal tool to help sharpen diagnostic abilities in this subspecialty. * Mimics official exam formats and allows reader self-testing, subsequent learning, preparation and confidence-building to succeed in exam settings and in the daily practice environment. * Organizes cases randomly and divides them into three overall categories, so the reader has the opportunity to test him/herself at different degrees of difficulty. * Complements and references the Neuroradiology: THE REQUISITES volume to provide the most comprehensive review for the exams. THE REQUISITES covers the essentials of the subspecialty and the CASE REVIEW allows you to test yourself on those essentials. * Includes approximately 400 state-of-the-art images which complement the text and provide a clear picture of what exam takers can expect. * Affordable, manageable, practical 8 1/2 x 11 size with space for note-taking in the text. * Features a consistent format with the same features: case presented as unknown with four questions, followed by answers to questions, detailed commentary, latest references in the literature, and cross-reference to THE REQUISITES volume.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

This book is part of the Case Review series from Mosby, known for its excellent radiology titles. Over 350 spinal images--including MR, CT, plain film, and angiogram images--show a variety of diseases and conditions. The images, along with case questions, are presented on right-hand pages, and the answers and comments appear on the reverse sides. This makes a great review program for the boards. --Carolyn Lewis

About the Author

Brian C. Bowen, M.D., Ph.D., is Associate Professor of Radiology and Neurological Surgery at the University of Miami School of Medicine and Attending Neuroradiologist at the Jackson Memorial Medical Center. He is an up-and-coming star in neuroradiology and is affiliated with a radiology department chaired by the prestigious Dr. Robert Quencer. He is extremely active with regard to publishing journal articles, book chapters, and with regard to presenting exhibits and lectures. As a tribute to his reputation and expertise in spine imaging, Drs. David Stark and Bill Bradley asked him to contribute two chapters to the spine section of the third edition of Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Dr. Bowen is the holder of numerous awards, some from the National Institute of Health and the National Science Foundation. He is an active teacher, lecturer,thesis advisor, and member of the Task Force for Education at his school.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Mosby; 1 edition (August 24, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0323005071
• ISBN-13: 978-0323005074
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,969,043 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Be careful!, June 25, 2002

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Michael A. Brooks (Lexington, KY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Spine Imaging: Case Review (Paperback)

If you're ordering this book for review for the radiology oral board review, consider it carefully. The difficulty of the cases in this book is far greater than the cases you'll be presented with on oral boards, and you might not want to waste your valuable study time with it. It's the only "Case Review" book I wouldn't recommend for oral boards study purposes.

On the other hand, it is a good book, and the level of difficulty would be good if you're studying for the neuroradiology CAQ. Or, you might consider it if you're doing a neuroradiology fellowship or you're just interested in the spine.

2.0 out of 5 stars Not for Oral Boards, January 19, 2010

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J. Koury - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Spine Imaging: Case Review Series, 2e (Paperback)

This book would be beneficial for radiologists I am sure at some point in their career in neuroradiology. However, since most of us look at the case review series for our oral boards this is not the best book in the series for us. The first set of cases which is normally easy is actually very difficult and would be much harder than the ones I assume (hope) we will see on the oral boards.