Description

The second edition of Ultrasonography in Urology: A Practical Approach to Clinical Problems provides an up-to-date resource for the essential information needed for selecting the appropriate imaging examination and confidently completing the imaging workup of a patient. Recognized experts in the field provide the latest recommendations for clinical applications of ultrasound in urology. For each clinical problem, the authors guide the reader through the diagnostic evaluation, reviewing the indications for and the benefits and limitations of ultrasound imaging.

Features:

• Practical discussions of the usefulness of ultrasound, nonimaging tests, or other imaging modalities, such as CT and MR, for diagnosing such problems as flank pain, renal failure, acute scrotal pain, and more
• Clear descriptions of symptoms and differential diagnosis
• More than 400 high-quality images and photographs demonstrating key points

This book will help ultrasonographers, radiologists, urologists, nephrologists, residents, physicians, nurses, and radiology assistants improve their techniques and optimize patient care.

Practical...All chapters are richly illustrated...This textbook will offer an excellent tool for practitioners, useful for solving clinical problems on the basis of a better knowledge of imaging strategies.--European Urology TodayPraise for 1st edition:The strength of this book comes from its focus on clinical problems in adult urology...specific chapters are valuable because they address issues that arise in actual practice...nicely fills the requirement for a practical, clinically oriented text... --American Journal of RoentgenologyUseful for health professionals dealing with patients with urogenital complaints. It is also a good resource for professionals involved in all aspects of radiology.--Doody's Book ReviewsA detailed review of selected urologic and genitourinary problems...contains useful information on the indications, limitations, and clinical applications of US...chapters are well-organized, clearly and succinctly written, and beautifully illustrated...an excellent resource for clinicians. --Radiology