Diagnostic Ultrasound

Diagnostic Ultrasound, Second Edition explores the utilization of diagnostic ultrasound in all regions of the body. Offering numerous tables and charts containing practical tips and useful recommendations, this source lists specific pitfalls that may be encountered in each anatomical area within the body and offers methods to distinguish among different sonographic abnormalities.

Providing step-by-step guidance through each stage of the examination, and differential and final diagnosis, this Second Edition:

• reviews possible diagnoses and lists of differential diagnostic points, as well as provides flow diagrams to assist in the decision-making process
• features numerous tables that help the practitioner identify ultrasound features of specific disease entities
• contains numerous color illustrations, as well as contrast enhanced and three-dimensional sonographic images
• covers normal ultrasound anatomy, sonographic pitfalls, and sonographic abnormalities in each chapter
• analyzes the physics of ultrasound in reference to modern imaging applications

Included with this package, a bonus DVD-ROM containing the entire book in electronic format. This DVD-ROM:

• provides links to valuable resources and references on the web
• includes valuable video clips for the medical practitioner
• helps you view procedures online

JOHN P. MCGAHAN is Professor of Diagnostic Radiology, Head of the Section of Diagnostic Ultrasound, University of California Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, California. Dr. McGahan has published over 250 scientific articles or chapters, and developed innumerable innovations pertaining to ultrasound, including interventional ultrasound techniques, such as ultrasound guided radiofrequency ablation. He organized and was the first chairperson of the ACR Ultrasound Accrediation program. He is a Fellow of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, and a member of the American College of Radiology, the American Roentgen Ray Society, and the Association of University Radiologists, among other organizations. Dr. McGahan received his B.S. degree in engineering science from Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington, and his M.D. degree from the University of Oregon Medical School, Portland.

BARRY B. GOLDBERG is Professor of Radiology and Director of the Division of Ultrasound and the Jefferson Ultrasound Research Institute, Department of Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University Medical College and Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The education program he has developed at Thomas Jefferson University Medical College and Hospital is one of the largest in the world and is the only program officially recognized by the World Health Organization for training in general ultrasound. He has published extensively on all applications of ultrasound and has written more than 25 books, 105 book chapters, and more than 305 peer-reviewed papers. Dr. Goldberg has received numerous grants from governmental agencies, foundations, and industries. He has held offices in many organizations and was president of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine and the World Federation of Ultrasound in Medicine. Dr. Goldberg received his B.A. and M.D. degrees from the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.