Surgical Ultrasound: An Interdisciplinary Approach for Surgeons, Internists, and Ultrasound Technicians - Softcover

René Mantke

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3131318716 ISBN 13: 9783131318718

Publisher: Thieme Medical Publishers, 2006

Synopsis

This unique book is written specifically for surgeons. But that's not all. Edited by a surgeon and a gastroenterology specialist, it's relevant to both these disciplines. What's more, it's comprehensive and detailed: it covers everything from the technical basics, to emergency surgical ultrasound, to possible further diagnostic procedures. A truly practical guide Over 850 high-quality illustrations help to put the theory into practice. And explanatory drawings next to each ultrasound picture make it easy for even the inexperienced eye to interpret images. Clear, concise -- and easy to use Information is broken down into clear sections. Each section focuses on the surgical ultrasound of a specific organ system, and is written by a proven expert in the field. Topics include: * The acute abdomen * Thoracic and abdominal trauma * Endoscopic ultrasound * Doppler and color-coded Duplex ultrasound * Transplantation ultrasound * Intraoperative ultrasound

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Review:

Ideal for surgical residents and fellowsalso helpful for established surgeons who wish to increase their knowledge of sonography...a valuable guide and reference for surgical trainees, physicians, and healthcare providers.--Doody's Book Reviews

Synopsis:

Ultrasound is an extremely useful and efficient tool in emergency and other surgical settings. This unique book consists of two primary parts: the technical aspects of surgical ultrasound, and the surgical ultrasound of specific organ systems. The coverage is comprehensive, includes all relevant basic information, criteria for interpreting ultrasound images, implications for surgical management and further diagnostic procedures that may be necessary. Further information is provided on examination techniques, reporting findings, selecting patients and practical tips. More than 850 beautiful illustrations are used to illustrate the following key surgical topics and more: the acute abdomen, thoracic and abdominal trauma, endosonography, intraoperative ultrasound and transplantation ultrasound. Most ultrasound images have an accompanying drawing, which provides a key to the structures seen in the ultrasound image itself.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thieme Medical Publishers
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 3131318716
• ISBN 13: 9783131318718
• Binding: Plastic Comb
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 445