Every page crafted by a collaborative team of pediatricians and
pediatric radiologists, this unique title by Drs. A. Carlson Merrow, Jr.
and Selena Hariharan is a practical, superbly illustrated reference
designed specifically for today's pediatrician. An ideal roadmap to
the fast-changing landscape of diagnostic imaging tests, Imaging in
Pediatrics not only guides you through the radiologic work-up of
common pediatric disorders, but also translates the appearance and
language of the work-up results for more effective communication
between the pediatrician and the radiologist, resulting in enhanced
understanding and better patient care.
- Uses easy-to-read, bulleted text to highlight the most important
facts about each disorder and its associated etiology, imaging
work-up, clinical manifestations, and therapy.
- Covers 248 diagnoses likely seen in practice, logically organized
by anatomic region.
- Helps you determine which studies to order and demonstrates and
explains typical findings in accessible language.
- Provides expanded coverage of key topics, including the imaging
work-up of appendicitis that relies on ultrasound and MR over CT; new
guidelines on vesicoureteral reflux and urinary tract infections;
up-to-date recommendations on imaging in nonaccidental trauma, foreign
body removal, and obesity-related diseases; revised nomenclature on
pediatric lung diseases, vascular malformations, and neoplasms; and
guidance on limiting the use of ionizing radiation in evaluating
pediatric diseases.
- Includes an imaging glossary, introductory prose chapters with
general guidelines on imaging specific organ systems, and numerous
illustrations depicting complex anatomic and pathologic
relationships of individual entities.
- Expert ConsultT eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced
eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures,
Q&As, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
