Diagnostic ultrasound ( PDFDrive )

Preface
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PREFACE
he ith edition of Diagnostic Ultrasound is a major revision.
Previous editions have been very well accepted as reference
textbooks and have been the most commonly used reference in
ultrasound education and practices worldwide. he text and
references have all been updated and are now all available online.
We are pleased to provide over 2500 new/revised images (with
over 5800 images total) and over 380 new videos (with 480 total
videos). he display of real-time ultrasound has helped to capture
those abnormalities that require a sweep through the pathology
to truly appreciate the lesion as well. Daily we ind that cine or
video clips show important areas between still images that help
to make certain a diagnosis or relationships between lesions.
Now we rarely need to go back to reevaluate a lesion with another
scan, making patient imaging more eicient. Another new ofering
in this textbook is a completely online “virtual” chapter on
artifacts. PowerPoint videos explain many of the artifacts that
are linked to images and videos in the text.
he ith edition was a major change for our editorial team,
as we said a fond farewell to Stephanie Wilson and Bill Charboneau.
heir expertise is still felt in this edition, as they have
contributed chapters on gastrointestinal ultrasound (liver, biliary
tree, and gastrointestinal tract, which are all some of Stephanie’s
passions) and thyroid and interventional ultrasound (just some
of Bill’s areas of expertise).
Nearly 100 outstanding new and continuing authors have
contributed to this edition, and all are recognized experts in the
ield of ultrasound. As in prior editions, we have emphasized
the use of collages to show many examples of similar anatomy
and pathology. hese images relect the spectrum of sonographic
changes that may occur in a given disease, instead of the most
common manifestation only.
he book’s format has been redesigned with key points in
addition to the outline at the beginning of each chapter. here
are again colored boxes to highlight the important or critical
features of sonographic diagnoses. Key terms and concepts are
emphasized in boldface type. To direct the readers to other
research and literature of interest, comprehensive reference lists
are provided.
Diagnostic Ultrasound is again divided into two volumes.
Volume I consists of Parts I to III. Part I contains chapters on
physics and biologic efects of ultrasound and includes descriptions
of elastography and contrast agents. Part II covers abdominal
sonography and includes two completely revised chapters on
pelvic sonography, along with chapters on interventional procedures
(including those in the thorax) and organ transplantation.
Part III presents small parts imaging, including thyroid, breast,
scrotum, carotid, a completely revised chapter on imaging of
the extracranial vessels, and two completely revised musculoskeletal
imaging chapters, as well as an updated chapter on
musculoskeletal intervention.
Volume II begins with Part IV, with obstetric ultrasound,
which has important updates in irst-trimester scanning and
screening for aneuploidy including cell-free DNA. Part V
comprehensively covers pediatric sonography, including pediatric
interventional sonography. Completely revised chapters on the
pediatric spinal canal and pediatric kidney are replete with new
images and scanning techniques.
Diagnostic Ultrasound is for practicing physicians, residents,
medical students, sonographers, and others interested in understanding
the vast applications of diagnostic sonography in patient
care. Our goal is for Diagnostic Ultrasound to continue to be the
most comprehensive reference book available in the sonographic
literature, with a highly readable style and superb images.
Carol M. Rumack, MD, FACR
Deborah Levine, MD, FACR
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