There have been remarkable achievements in CT technology, workflow management and applications in the last couple of years. The introduction of 4- and 16-row multidetector technology has substantially increased acquisition speed and provides nearly isotropic resolution. These new technical possibilities had significant impact on the clinical use of CT and have yielded a broadening of the spectrum of applications, particularly in vascular, cardiac, abdominal, and trauma imaging.

This book presents the practical experience of an international expert group of radiologists and physicists with state-of-the-art multidetector-technology. The chapters in this book will facilitate a thorough understanding of 4- and 16-slice multidetector-row CT and its clinical applications. This will help to fully exploit the diagnostic potential of this technology.

Dx-Direct is a series of eleven Thieme books covering the main subspecialties in radiology. It includes all the cases you are most likely to see in your typical working day as a radiologist. For each condition or disease you will find the information you need -- with just the right level of detail.

Whether you are a resident or a trainee, preparing for board examinations or just looking for a superbly organized reference:

Dx-Direct is the high-yield choice for you!

The series covers the full spectrum of radiology subspecialties including:

Brain

Gastrointestinal

Cardiac

Breast

Urogenital

Vascular

Spinal

Head and Neck

Musculoskeletal

Pediatric

Thoracic

Dx-Direct gets to the point:

Definitions, Epidemiology, Etiology, and Imaging Signs Typical Presentation, Treatment Options, Course and Prognosis Differential Diagnosis, Tips and Pitfalls, and key References

... all combined with high-quality diagnostic images.