CT Colonography Principles and Practice of Virtual Colonoscopy

• Author : Perry J. Pickhardt,David H. Kim
• Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
• Release : 01 September 2009

In CT Colonography, Perry Pickhardt and David Kim present techniques for quicker evaluation and diagnosis of colon cancer through the pioneering, specialty-changing imaging technique of virtual colonoscopy (VC). This combination of sophisticated X-rays and CT scans of the abdomen offers patients an alternative to colonoscopy that is cost effective and reduces the need for unnecessary polyp removal. Abundantly illustrated in full color, this pioneering book describes CT colonography from pathogenesis, staging and treatment through indications, technique, and interpretation for the

• Author : David H. Kim,Perry J. Pickhardt
• Publisher : Saunders
• Release : 01 August 2009

This package includesCT Colonography: Principles and Practice of Virtual Colonoscopy, which presents techniques for quicker evaluation and diagnosis of colon cancer through the pioneering, specialty-changing imaging technique of Virtual Colonoscopy (VC), andAtlas of Gastrointestinal Imaging: Radiologic-Endoscopic Correlation, which provides unique and invaluable, cutting-edge information on the latest gastrointestinal imaging techniques.

• Author : David Kelsen
• Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
• Release : 20 May 2022

Thoroughly updated for its Second Edition, this text provides comprehensive, interdisciplinary coverage of gastrointestinal cancer, including molecular biology, diagnosis, medical, surgical, and radiation therapy, and palliative care. The initial section, Principles of Gastrointestinal Oncology, includes an expanded radiation oncology chapter, an extensively revised cancer genetics chapter, and a completely rewritten medical oncology chapter emphasizing new agents. Subsequent sections focus on esophageal, gastric, pancreatic, hepatocellular, biliary tree, and colorectal cancer. Coverage of each anatomic site includes epidemiology, screening, and prevention; molecular

• Author : Joel H. Bortz,Aarthi Ramlaul,Leonie Munro
• Publisher : Springer
• Release : 23 August 2016

This book explains every aspect of the role of radiographers in performing CT colonography (CTC) and interpreting CTC images with the aim of enabling radiographers to extend the scope of their practice. It provides all the information required with respect to procurement of informed consent, principles of CT and radiation dose, patient preparation and positioning, the use of contrast media, the performance of diagnostic and screening CTC studies, and the interpretation and reporting of images. A wide range of CTC

• Author : Brooks D. Cash
• Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
• Release : 12 December 2012

Colorectal Cancer Screening and Computerized Tomographic Colonography: A Comprehensive Overview is an authoritative volume on CT colonography. Structured in a manner that will allow the reader to understand the practical and larger public health issues surrounding both CT colonography and CRC screening in general, the text is designed to reach a broad audience of specialist clinicians and primary care physicians. The book provides an overview of the disease and risk factors of colorectal cancer, as well as the history and

• Author : Dushyant V Sahani
• Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
• Release : 16 October 2017

This issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America focuses on Imaging and Cancer Screening, and is edited by Dr. Dushyant Sahani. Articles will include: Imaging and Screening of Thyroid Cancer; Imaging and Screening of Lung Cancer; Imaging and Screening of Breast Cancer; Imaging and Screening of Liver Cancer; Imaging and Screening of Cancer of the Gall Bladder and Bile Ducts; Imaging and Screening of Pancreatic Cancer; Imaging and Screening of Kidney Cancer; Imaging and Screening of Cancer of the Small

• Author : M. A. Salam
• Publisher : JP Medical Ltd
• Release : 30 September 2013

The second edition of this two volume set has been fully revised to provide the most recent advances in the field of urology. Divided into 20 sections, this comprehensive guide begins with an introduction to the basics of urology and presentation and investigation of associated diseases. The following sections provide extensive coverage of the various aspects of urology, including emergency urology, paediatric urology, female urology and urinary tract obstruction. Volume two discusses surgical aspects, including reconstructive urology, transplant, uro-oncology and reproductive

• Author : Perry J. Pickhardt
• Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
• Release : 11 October 2011

This issue provides a completely updated review of bowel imaging across the modalities. Topics include CT enterography, CT evaluation of small bowel obstruction, CT evaluation of GI bleeding and mesentecric ischemia, CT colonography: Pitfalls in interpretation, MR enterography, MR colonography, Transabdominal ultrasound for bowel evaluation, MR for rectal cancer staging, Enteroclysis: fluoroscopic and CT techniques and Endoscopic techniques for small bowel imaging. Readers will be thoroughly up to date on bowel imaging techniques and pitfalls after reading this issue.

• Author : Brian R. Walker,Nicki R Colledge
• Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
• Release : 06 December 2013

More than two million medical students, doctors and other health professionals from around the globe have owned a copy of Davidson’s Principles and Practice of Medicine since it was first published. Today’s readers rely on this beautifully illustrated text to provide up-to-date detail of contemporary medical practice, presented in a style that is concise and yet easy to read. Davidson’s provides the factual knowledge required to practise medicine, explaining it in the context of underlying principles, basic

• Author : Dushyant V Sahani,Anthony E Samir
• Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
• Release : 29 October 2010

Abdominal Imaging, a title in the Expert Radiology Series, edited by Drs. Dushyant Sahani and Anthony Samir, is a comprehensive reference that encompasses both GI and GU radiology. It provides richly illustrated, advanced guidance to help you overcome the full range of diagnostic, therapeutic, and interventional challenges in abdominal imaging and combines an image-rich, easy-to-use format with the greater depth that experienced practitioners need. Select the best imaging approaches and effectively interpret your findings by comparing them to thousands of

• Author : Charles M. Washington
• Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
• Release : 01 April 2015

Learn everything you need to know about radiation therapy with the only comprehensive text written for radiation therapy students by radiation therapists. This book is designed to help you understand cancer management, improve clinical techniques for delivering doses of radiation, and apply complex concepts to treatment planning and delivery. This edition features enhanced learning tools and thoroughly updated content, including three new chapters to inform you of increasingly important technologies and practices. The up-to-date and authoritative coverage of this text

• Author : Charles M. Washington,Dennis T. Leaver
• Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
• Release : 10 March 2015

The only radiation therapy text written by radiation therapists, Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy, 4th Edition helps you understand cancer management and improve clinical techniques for delivering doses of radiation. A problem-based approach makes it easy to apply principles to treatment planning and delivery. New to this edition are updates on current equipment, procedures, and treatment planning. Written by radiation therapy experts Charles Washington and Dennis Leaver, this comprehensive text will be useful throughout your radiation therapy courses and

• Author : Philip H. Gordon,Santhat Nivatvongs
• Publisher : CRC Press
• Release : 23 February 2007

Supplying lavish color illustrations that fully detail key anatomical structures and pathology, this Third Edition encompasses the complete range of diseases encountered by colorectal surgeons in day-to-day clinical practice and spans topics related to anorectal disorders, colorectal conditions, problem-oriented approaches to colorectal disease, an

• Author : Richard M. Gore,Marc S. Levine
• Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
• Release : 03 June 2021

Ideal for both trainees and experienced practitioners, Textbook of Gastrointestinal Radiology, 5th Edition, provides detailed, concise, well-illustrated information on all aspects of GI imaging—now in a single volume for convenient point-of-care reference. Drs. Richard M. Gore and Marc S. Levine lead a team of world-renowned experts to provide unparalleled coverage of all major gastrointestinal disorders as well as the complete scope of abdominal imaging modalities. Every chapter has been thoroughly updated, and new authors provide fresh perspectives on complex

• Author : Jerome D. Waye,Douglas K. Rex,Christopher B. Williams
• Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
• Release : 23 September 2011

First Edition - Winner of 2004 BMA Medical Book Competition in Gastroenterology The second edition of this prize winning book is written by some of the world’s foremost experts in the field of colonoscopy and colonic imaging. Every chapter has been updated and 5 new chapters have been added to include the latest information and advances in the field of colonoscopy: Capsule Colonoscopy Narrow Band Imaging Confocal Endomicroscopy Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection in the Colon New Colonoscopes and Assist Devices Drawing on