Ultrasound in Surgical Practice: Basic Principles and Clinical Applications (Hardcover)

by Jay K. Harness (Editor), Dennis B. Wisher (Editor) "Sound is energy..." (more)
Key Phrases: Clin Ultrasound, Gastrointest Endosc, United States (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Review
"...this book succeeds in offering a basic and user-friendly introduction to ultrasound for its intended audience, the surgeon..." -- Abdominal Imaging

"this is the only volume that features all the aspects of sonography. Thus, this compendium should be of interest to physicians in training [...] and to beginner sonographers as well as experienced sonographers" (Surgical & Radiologic Anatomy, February 2002)

"...this book succeeds in offering a basic and user-friendly introduction to ultrasound for its intended audience, the surgeon..." (Abdominal Imaging)

"...this book succeeds in offering a basic and user-friendly introduction to ultrasound for its intended audience, the surgeon..." (Abdominal Imaging, September/October 2002)

"…a first-rate resource for the practicing surgeon…" (World Journal of Surgery)

"…this book accomplishes what the authors intended. It is an extremely comprehensive review of ultrasound as applied to surgical practice. It is a very important reference and will hold a prominent place on my bookshelf." (Current Surgery, Vol. 60, No. 1, January/February 2003)

Product Description
This groundbreaking textbook provides the first comprehensive overview of the utility of ultrasonography in surgical practice. Designed for easy reference as well as complete coverage, Ultrasound in Surgical Practice: Basic Principles and Clinical Applications includes a detailed introduction to the basic principles of ultrasonography as well as extensively illustrated guidelines for "reading" ultrasound images. The book's scope embraces equipment, technique, and interpretation and its highly visual, didactic approach provides the reader with numerous examples of normal and abnormal sonographic findings.
Featuring contributions from leading experts, Ultrasound in Surgical Practice: Basic Principles and Clinical Applications includes individual chapters on such topics as:
* Breast Ultrasound
* Abdominal Ultrasound
* Trauma Ultrasound
* Intraoperative and Laparoscopic Ultrasound
* Endoscopic Ultrasound of the Stomach and Pancreas
* Endoluminal Ultrasound of the Rectum and Esophagus
* Ultrasound in Endocrine Diseases
* Gynecologic Ultrasound for Surgeons
Ultrasound in Surgical Practice: Basic Principles and Clinical Applications is an indispensable reference for all surgeons and surgical residents.
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Product Details

• Hardcover: 552 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Liss; 1 edition (January 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471245380
• ISBN-13: 978-0471245384
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 7.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,795,700 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Important Reference", April 22, 2003

By A Customer

"...this book accomplishes what the authors intended. It is an extremely comprehensive review of ultrasound as applied to surgical practice. It is a very important reference and will hold a prominent place on my bookshelf." (Current Surgery, Vol. 60, No. 1, January/February 2003)

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars First-Rate Resource, March 28, 2003

By A Customer

"...a first-rate resource for the practicing surgeon..." (World Journal of Surgery)

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "User-Friendly Introduction", February 10, 2003

By A Customer

"...this book succeeds in offering a basic and user-friendly introduction to ultrasound for its intended audience, the surgeon..." (Abdominal Imaging)