Abdominal-Pelvic MRI-4판

This fourth edition of "Abdominal-Pelvic MRI" provides the reader with a significant update
on earlier works. Modern diagnostic MRI relies on the practitioner's ability to distinguish between diseases through
pattern recognition and experience, and this landmark reference provides the most complete coverage of magnetic
resonance imaging of the abdomen and pelvis, with particular emphasis on illustrating benign, malignant and
inflammatory lesions

Beginning with an introduction to relevant imaging physics, summary of contrast media for body imaging, and imaging
protocols, the book is then organized by anatomic region. In order to regain a single volume the content focuses on
providing high quality, representative illustrations of many entities and the accompanying text presents brief
descriptions of pathophysiology followed by detailed discussion of the characteristics of the entities in the relevant
organ or system.

Key features of the edition:

- Supplies the reader with high quality examples of diagnoses and anatomy

- Contains multiple brand new case figures

- Includes discussion of new sequences, such as diffusion-weighted imaging and a new chapter on MR/PET

- Considers important developments in using MRI imaging for the lung

- Describes techniques and tips for controlling motion, including radial acquisition and shorter breath hold
acquisition using techniques of multigradient parallel imaging in order to achieve high quality images

- Offers practice advice and recommendations for contrast agents taking into account patient safety, efficacy, and cost

Develop a clear, confident, concept of the appearance of disease and understanding of abdominal-pelvic MRI with this
essential resource.

Praise for earlier editions:

"This is an excellent text that includes a broad range of pathologic disorders related to the abdomen and
pelvis and their imaging characteristics on MRI." -- Abdominal Imaging

"The coverage is truly comprehensive and there are numerous illustrations providing not just classic
appearances of lesions but variants as well." -- NMR in Medicine

"This is, and will continue to be, my primary text for body MRI in the reading room and the inclusion of
more and better quality images than the previous edition is wonderful." (Doody's Health Services)

About the Author
Richard Semelka, MD, is Director of Magnetic Resonance Services, Professor, and Vice Chairman of Radiology at the
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Medical School. He received his medical degree and residency training in
radiology in his native Canada at the University of Manitoba, and completed a clinical research fellowship in MRI of
the body at the University of California at San Francisco. Dr. Semelka has authored over 300 peer-reviewed articles, 12
textbooks including the Wiley Abdominal-Pelvic MRI and Current Clinical Imaging series and is an internationally
acclaimed authority in the field.