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Fundamentals of Diagnostic Radiology, second edn, William E. Brant, Clyde A. Helms, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 1999, £104, p. 1460, ISBN 0683300938
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ference’ at the UCSF, provides a solid knowledge base for neuroradiology and illustrates the important neurologic entities radiologists may encounter. It should be considered as a means for senior residents and neuroradiology fellows for a case-based quick review and self-testing tool of numerous brain pathologies that can be diagnosed with CT and MRI by looking at images for each case and comparing their diagnosis and differential diagnosis with those of the authors. It is less suitable for beginners in neuroradiology because this atlas is not comparable with the more comprehensive textbooks on neuroradiology. In summary this teaching atlas is a valuable tool for testing and gaining knowledge in neuroradiology. I can fully recommend this book to all persons interested in neuroradiology and consider it a fine addition to a radiologist’s library. A.M. Herneth Department of RadiologyAKH-7F, Uni6ersity of Vienna, Wa¨hringer Gu¨rtel 18 -20, A-1090 Vienna, Austria PII: S 0 7 2 0 - 0 4 8 X ( 0 0 ) 0 0 2 5 8 - 8
MRI of the Musculoskeletal System By M. Vahlensieck, H.K. Genant, M. Reiser, Thieme –Verlag, Stuttgart, 1999, pp. 394. ISBN: 3-13116571-5; Prize: DM 248 This book edited by M. Vahlensieck and colleagues is an outstanding survey of the role of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the diagnosis of diseases of the musculosceletal system. Well known and experienced radiologists mainly from Germany and the US cover all important topics of MRI of the musculosceletal system in 15 chapters. This book is addressed and suited for radiologists in training as well as for all physicians involved in musculosceletal imaging. Since MRI has become an exceptional tool in the evaluation of diseases of the musculosceletal system only in a few years, the book starts with a compact introduction of the technology of MRI including the presentation of the fundamental physics underlying the basic techniques. Parameters important for adequate image quality of spin- and gradient-echo sequences, considerations about the use of contrast agents and the goal of chemical shift or magnetization transfer contrast (MTC) were discussed. The reader can easily acquire basic technical understanding neces-
sary for efficient imaging strategy. Furthermore some new technical developments are presented. In a logical order 15 chapters cover body regions such as spine, shoulder, elbow, knee; followed by compartments such as musculature, bone marrow and issues as bone and soft-tissue tumors and osteoporosis. Each chapter is generally divided in a technical part presenting the optimal examination technique and protocol, followed by an anatomic section. The authors can be congratulated for the fine schematic drawings in each chapter which contribute to an easy and pleasant reading as well to a clear imagination of the various muscles and bony structures in each area. This is an excellent basis for the next section that covers the MRI pattern of all relevant diseases. The reference section of each chapter is extensive and includes all relevant books and key references. Each chapter contains plain useful and often colored tables. The numerous figures are of outstanding quality and illustrate the text adequately. Thereby the orientation in the figures is simple even for beginners, since most pathologies are marked. The language of the authors allows an enjoyable and fluent reading. The layout of the chapters and pages is well organized and structured. In conclusion the book can be recommended as a standard and reference title for MRI of the musculosceletal system. Udo Hoffmann Uni6. Klin. f. Radiodiagnostik, AKH-Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18 -20, A-1090 Vienna, Austria PII: S 0 7 2 0 - 0 4 8 X ( 0 0 ) 0 0 2 6 0 - 6
Fundamentals of Diagnostic Radiology, second edn, William E. Brant, Clyde A. Helms, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 1999, £104, p. 1460, ISBN 0683300938 The book consists of 63 chapters organised into 11 sections. The first section is dedicated to Basic Principles of Diagnostic Imaging Methods and is written by E. Brant. Section II is dedicated to neuroradiology covering a wide spectrum including trauma, cardiovascular disease, central nervous system neoplasms and infection, as well as neurodegenerative diseases.
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Head and neck imaging has also been included, as well as pediatric neuroimaging, neurodegenerative diseases of the spine and has been written by ten different authors. Section III covers chest radiology written by five different authors. Despite describing imaging modalities and normal lung anatomy in conventional chest radiography and chest CT, special chapters have been dedicated to pulmonary vascular disease, pulmonary neoplasms, pulmonary infections, interstitial lung disease, airway disease as well as to pleura, chest wall, diaphragm and miscellaneous chest disorders. Each chapter includes imaging techniques, imaging findings in different modalities and of various pathologies. Section IV is dedicated to breast radiology, analysing a wide spectrum from screening to interventional procedures. Section V covers cardiovascular radiology providing founded information about cardiac anatomy, physiology and imaging modalities, as well as imaging findings of various pathologies, including imaging on ultrafast CT and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The chapter concerning vascular radiology (Chapter 24) includes not only anatomy, but also the basic principles of vascular diagnostic imaging. Additionally chapter 25 is dedicated to interventional radiology elucidating the basic principles and implications of this rapidly growing field. Sections VI and VII are written exclusively by a top expert in these fields namely E. Brant. The first deals with the gastrointestinal tract, the later covers the genitourinary tract. A special section is dedicated to ultrasound, including abdominal ultrasound, genital tract, bladder and obstetric ultrasound, as well as chest, thyroid, and neonatal brain ultrasound. Last but not least vascular ultrasound is included as well. Section IX is dedicated to bones and joints and portions of this section are borrowed from the brilliant book by Helms entitled: Fundamentals of Skeletal Radiology. Section X covers pediatric chest and abdominal/ pelvis radiology. Section XI covers important parts of nuclear radiology. In this outstanding book, not only are the essentials of diagnostic radiology elucidated brilliantly, but also the wide spectrum of technical advances in the last years are discussed. The authors manage to bridge this challenging requirement and give not only a fundamental reading for residents starting their radiological career but a valuable tool for residents while going through their residency and later on as a reference book. The authors have met in an outstanding way the challenge of writing on a wide range of subjects in a concise but comprehensive form.
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The images are of very good quality and are performed with state of the art equipment. In all the chapters, diseases are thoroughly illustrated with examples adequately covering all aspects of modern imaging techniques. As a very positive part, information is also given on nuclear medicine techniques by dedicating a whole chapter to it. All the chapters include rather actual referencing. The price of £104 is reasonable. I am convinced that this book represents a valuable working tool not only for radiologists as mentioned, but also for surgeons and other physicians too. This new edition extends brilliantly on the rapid changes occurring in imaging and technical advances in diagnostic radiology. Finally, this edition will definitely lead to strengthen this book’s position in representing a standard in diagnostic radiology literature. I’m sure that it will become a ‘must’ for residents while going through their residency and later a standard reference book. F. Cartes-Zumelzu Uni6ersity Clinics – General Hospital Vienna, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Waehringer Guertel 18 -20, 1090 Vienna, Austria PII: S 0 7 2 0 - 0 4 8 X ( 0 0 ) 0 0 2 6 1 - 8
The Practice of Breast Ultrasound: Techniques, Findings, Differential Diagnosis, Helmut Madjar and Jack Jellins, Thieme, Stuttgart, 2000, DM 223, p. 254, ISBN 3131243414 This book is the revised translation of the first German edition — Kursbuch Mammasonographie-published — 1999 by Georg Thieme Verlag, Germany. It is structured to comply with the requirements of a threetiered course of breast ultrasound consisting of a basic, intermediate and advanced level. The use of ultrasound as additional modality for examining the breast has increased dramatically in the last 20 years. The technology-advances, especially new transducers with higher frequencies and faster computers, are responsible for the increased spatial resolution and excellent image quality, we can achieve today. This book presents the modality, its routine use and the knowledge necessary to find a diagnosis. The inexperienced reader is guided through the whole field of breast sonography. The first course starts with basic physics and technical principles of sonography,
Book re6iew
ference’ at the UCSF, provides a solid knowledge base for neuroradiology and illustrates the important neurologic entities radiologists may encounter. It should be considered as a means for senior residents and neuroradiology fellows for a case-based quick review and self-testing tool of numerous brain pathologies that can be diagnosed with CT and MRI by looking at images for each case and comparing their diagnosis and differential diagnosis with those of the authors. It is less suitable for beginners in neuroradiology because this atlas is not comparable with the more comprehensive textbooks on neuroradiology. In summary this teaching atlas is a valuable tool for testing and gaining knowledge in neuroradiology. I can fully recommend this book to all persons interested in neuroradiology and consider it a fine addition to a radiologist’s library. A.M. Herneth Department of RadiologyAKH-7F, Uni6ersity of Vienna, Wa¨hringer Gu¨rtel 18 -20, A-1090 Vienna, Austria PII: S 0 7 2 0 - 0 4 8 X ( 0 0 ) 0 0 2 5 8 - 8
MRI of the Musculoskeletal System By M. Vahlensieck, H.K. Genant, M. Reiser, Thieme –Verlag, Stuttgart, 1999, pp. 394. ISBN: 3-13116571-5; Prize: DM 248 This book edited by M. Vahlensieck and colleagues is an outstanding survey of the role of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the diagnosis of diseases of the musculosceletal system. Well known and experienced radiologists mainly from Germany and the US cover all important topics of MRI of the musculosceletal system in 15 chapters. This book is addressed and suited for radiologists in training as well as for all physicians involved in musculosceletal imaging. Since MRI has become an exceptional tool in the evaluation of diseases of the musculosceletal system only in a few years, the book starts with a compact introduction of the technology of MRI including the presentation of the fundamental physics underlying the basic techniques. Parameters important for adequate image quality of spin- and gradient-echo sequences, considerations about the use of contrast agents and the goal of chemical shift or magnetization transfer contrast (MTC) were discussed. The reader can easily acquire basic technical understanding neces-
sary for efficient imaging strategy. Furthermore some new technical developments are presented. In a logical order 15 chapters cover body regions such as spine, shoulder, elbow, knee; followed by compartments such as musculature, bone marrow and issues as bone and soft-tissue tumors and osteoporosis. Each chapter is generally divided in a technical part presenting the optimal examination technique and protocol, followed by an anatomic section. The authors can be congratulated for the fine schematic drawings in each chapter which contribute to an easy and pleasant reading as well to a clear imagination of the various muscles and bony structures in each area. This is an excellent basis for the next section that covers the MRI pattern of all relevant diseases. The reference section of each chapter is extensive and includes all relevant books and key references. Each chapter contains plain useful and often colored tables. The numerous figures are of outstanding quality and illustrate the text adequately. Thereby the orientation in the figures is simple even for beginners, since most pathologies are marked. The language of the authors allows an enjoyable and fluent reading. The layout of the chapters and pages is well organized and structured. In conclusion the book can be recommended as a standard and reference title for MRI of the musculosceletal system. Udo Hoffmann Uni6. Klin. f. Radiodiagnostik, AKH-Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18 -20, A-1090 Vienna, Austria PII: S 0 7 2 0 - 0 4 8 X ( 0 0 ) 0 0 2 6 0 - 6
Fundamentals of Diagnostic Radiology, second edn, William E. Brant, Clyde A. Helms, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 1999, £104, p. 1460, ISBN 0683300938 The book consists of 63 chapters organised into 11 sections. The first section is dedicated to Basic Principles of Diagnostic Imaging Methods and is written by E. Brant. Section II is dedicated to neuroradiology covering a wide spectrum including trauma, cardiovascular disease, central nervous system neoplasms and infection, as well as neurodegenerative diseases.
Book re6iew
Head and neck imaging has also been included, as well as pediatric neuroimaging, neurodegenerative diseases of the spine and has been written by ten different authors. Section III covers chest radiology written by five different authors. Despite describing imaging modalities and normal lung anatomy in conventional chest radiography and chest CT, special chapters have been dedicated to pulmonary vascular disease, pulmonary neoplasms, pulmonary infections, interstitial lung disease, airway disease as well as to pleura, chest wall, diaphragm and miscellaneous chest disorders. Each chapter includes imaging techniques, imaging findings in different modalities and of various pathologies. Section IV is dedicated to breast radiology, analysing a wide spectrum from screening to interventional procedures. Section V covers cardiovascular radiology providing founded information about cardiac anatomy, physiology and imaging modalities, as well as imaging findings of various pathologies, including imaging on ultrafast CT and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The chapter concerning vascular radiology (Chapter 24) includes not only anatomy, but also the basic principles of vascular diagnostic imaging. Additionally chapter 25 is dedicated to interventional radiology elucidating the basic principles and implications of this rapidly growing field. Sections VI and VII are written exclusively by a top expert in these fields namely E. Brant. The first deals with the gastrointestinal tract, the later covers the genitourinary tract. A special section is dedicated to ultrasound, including abdominal ultrasound, genital tract, bladder and obstetric ultrasound, as well as chest, thyroid, and neonatal brain ultrasound. Last but not least vascular ultrasound is included as well. Section IX is dedicated to bones and joints and portions of this section are borrowed from the brilliant book by Helms entitled: Fundamentals of Skeletal Radiology. Section X covers pediatric chest and abdominal/ pelvis radiology. Section XI covers important parts of nuclear radiology. In this outstanding book, not only are the essentials of diagnostic radiology elucidated brilliantly, but also the wide spectrum of technical advances in the last years are discussed. The authors manage to bridge this challenging requirement and give not only a fundamental reading for residents starting their radiological career but a valuable tool for residents while going through their residency and later on as a reference book. The authors have met in an outstanding way the challenge of writing on a wide range of subjects in a concise but comprehensive form.
211
The images are of very good quality and are performed with state of the art equipment. In all the chapters, diseases are thoroughly illustrated with examples adequately covering all aspects of modern imaging techniques. As a very positive part, information is also given on nuclear medicine techniques by dedicating a whole chapter to it. All the chapters include rather actual referencing. The price of £104 is reasonable. I am convinced that this book represents a valuable working tool not only for radiologists as mentioned, but also for surgeons and other physicians too. This new edition extends brilliantly on the rapid changes occurring in imaging and technical advances in diagnostic radiology. Finally, this edition will definitely lead to strengthen this book’s position in representing a standard in diagnostic radiology literature. I’m sure that it will become a ‘must’ for residents while going through their residency and later a standard reference book. F. Cartes-Zumelzu Uni6ersity Clinics – General Hospital Vienna, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Waehringer Guertel 18 -20, 1090 Vienna, Austria PII: S 0 7 2 0 - 0 4 8 X ( 0 0 ) 0 0 2 6 1 - 8
The Practice of Breast Ultrasound: Techniques, Findings, Differential Diagnosis, Helmut Madjar and Jack Jellins, Thieme, Stuttgart, 2000, DM 223, p. 254, ISBN 3131243414 This book is the revised translation of the first German edition — Kursbuch Mammasonographie-published — 1999 by Georg Thieme Verlag, Germany. It is structured to comply with the requirements of a threetiered course of breast ultrasound consisting of a basic, intermediate and advanced level. The use of ultrasound as additional modality for examining the breast has increased dramatically in the last 20 years. The technology-advances, especially new transducers with higher frequencies and faster computers, are responsible for the increased spatial resolution and excellent image quality, we can achieve today. This book presents the modality, its routine use and the knowledge necessary to find a diagnosis. The inexperienced reader is guided through the whole field of breast sonography. The first course starts with basic physics and technical principles of sonography,