SPECT and SPECT/CT: A Clinical Guide - Softcover

Chun Kim; Katherine Zukotynski

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1626231516 ISBN 13: 9781626231511

Publisher: Thieme Medical Publishers, 2017

Synopsis

Internationally renowned authorities in the field of hybrid imaging contribute firsthand expertise on the practical application of single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and SPECT/CT. By combining clear anatomic markers from CT with functional knowledge from SPECT, SPECT/CT provides added value for patient evaluation and is becoming increasingly prevalent in routine clinical practice. Indeed, hybrid imaging is touted by many as a game changer in nuclear medicine. The first two chapters of this book provide a foundation for understanding SPECT and SPECT/CT technological principles, including the associated radiopharmaceuticals. The remaining chapters detail the utility of SPECT and SPECT/CT in clinical practice including neuroscience and pediatrics, as well as specific pathologies. The book concludes with in-depth discussion of select case studies. Key Features: * Efficacious use of SPECT and SPECT/CT for primary body systems, including the central nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, and skeletal systems. * Value for the assessment of neoplastic disease, infection/inflammation, thyroid and parathyroid gland disorders. * Fourteen high-quality videos delineate specific techniques and clinical applications. * Meticulous, four-color graphics clearly elucidate key concepts. * Illustrative case studies offer educational teaching pearls Together, the concise, evidence-based text and wealth of SPECT/CT images deliver a solid knowledge base, enabling practitioners to learn the effective use of this technology. This must-have book is certain to be an invaluable resource for a diverse spectrum of practicing and trainee clinicians in fields such as radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology.

Edition details

• Publisher: Thieme Medical Publishers
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1626231516
• ISBN 13: 9781626231511
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 218