This open access book focuses on diagnostic and interventional imaging of the chest, breast, heart, and vessels. It consists of a remarkable collection of contributions authored by internationally respected experts, featuring the most recent diagnostic developments and technological advances with a highly didactical approach. The chapters are disease-oriented and cover all the relevant imaging modalities, including standard radiography, CT, nuclear medicine with PET, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging, as well as imaging-guided interventions. As such, it presents a comprehensive review of current knowledge on imaging of the heart and chest, as well as thoracic interventions and a selection of "hot topics". The book is intended for radiologists, however, it is also of interest to clinicians in oncology, cardiology, and pulmonology.

Written by internationally renowned experts, this volume is a collection of chapters dealing with imaging diagnosis and interventional therapies in neuroradiology and diseases of the spine. The different topics are disease-oriented and encompass all the relevant imaging modalities including X-ray technology, nuclear medicine, ultrasound and magnetic resonance, as well as image-guided interventional techniques. It represents a unique experience for residents in radiology as well as for experienced radiologists wishing to be updated on the current state of the art.

The International Diagnostic Course in Davos (IDKD) offers a unique learning experience for imaging specialists in training as well as for experienced radi- logists and clinicians wishing to be updated on the current state of the art and the latest developments in the fields of imaging and image-guided interventions. This annual course is focused on organ systems and diseases rather than on modalities. This year's program deals with diseases of the abdomen and pelvis. During the course, the topics are discussed in group workshops and in plenary sessions with lectures by world-renowned experts and teachers. While the wo- shops present state-of-the-art summaries, the lectures are oriented towards future developments. Accordingly, this Syllabus represents a condensed version of the contents presented under the 20 topics dealing with imaging and interventional therapies in abdominal and pelvic diseases. The topics encompass all the relevant imaging modalities including conventional X-rays, computed tomography, - clear medicine, ultrasound and magnetic resonance angiography, as well as image-guided interventional techniques. The Syllabus is designed to be an "aide-memoire" for the course participants so that they can fully concentrate on the lecture and participate in the discussions without the need of taking notes.

Professor Roentgen koennen Sie mir helfen? Dieses Buch veranschaulicht klar verstandlich, wie AErzte heute Bilder aus dem Koerperinnern gewinnen koennen: mit Roentgenstrahlen, Radiowellen in der Magnetresonanztomografie, Schallwellen im Ultraschall und radioaktiv markierten Substanzen in der Nuklearmedizin. Die moderne Bildgebung erlaubt uns heute ganz neue Realitaten darzustellen und dank moderner Physik, auf ganz andere Weise als mit unseren Augen, in den Menschen hineinzuschauen. So ist es uns moeglich, verschieden dichtes Gewebe im Menschen darzustellen, magnetische Eigenschaften verschiedener Organe sichtbar zu machen und den Zuckerstoffwechsel oder Hirnveranderungen bei Alzheimer-Krankheit abzubilden. Neben der anschaulichen Darstellung grundlegender physikalischer Zusammenhange wird auch erlautert, welches Verfahren bei den haufigsten Krankheiten zu welchem Zeitpunkt am besten zum Einsatz kommt. Der Text ist so aufgebaut, dass der Einstieg in jedes Kapitel direkt moeglich ist ohne die anderen Kapitel lesen zu mussen. Was passiert bei einer Magnetresonanztomografie mit mir in der Roehre? Muss ich Angst vor Roentgenstrahlen haben? Wie ist der Aufbau von Atomen und wie wird mit diesem Verstandnis von Physik ein Bild aus dem Koerperinneren generiert? Diese und andere Fragen beantwortet Professor Dr. Gustav von Schulthess in unnachahmlich anschaulicher Art und Weise.