Summary:
Written by two eminent practitioners and teachers of body MRI,
this thoroughly illustrated volume is a practical, problem
orientated "how to" guide to performing and interpreting
abdominal and pelvic MRI studies.
The book provides the know how that you need for optimising
image quality and protocols, and describes specific techniques,
including MR angiography, MR cholangiopancreatography, MR
urography, MRI of the gastrointestinal tract, and obstetrical
MRI.
A section on interpretation describes MRI appearances of 101
abdominal and pelvic abnormalities, presents differential
diagnoses, and offers guidance on interpreting preoperative MRI
studies.
Additional chapters show normal MRI anatomy, answer frequently
asked questions, and demystify MRI acronyms and terminology.
Features:
Provides practical tips for improving image quality
Reviews specific abdominal and pelvic MR techniques
Reviews the typical MR appearance of a wide range of common
abdominal and pelvic pathologies
Presents guidelines for providing critical information to the
abdominal surgeon
Provides definitions of important MR terminology and acronyms
Address the need for a practical, reasonably priced guide to
performing state of the MR imaging of the abdomen