Atlas of Virtual Colonoscopy - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0387955119 ISBN 13: 9780387955117

Verlag: Springer, 2003

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It is fitting that the first book to be published on the new subject of virtual colonoscopy takes the form of an atlas with an abundance of images. Radiolo­ gists approaching this exciting new technique for detecting colorectal neoplasms will rely on their traditional radiological knowledge gained from experience with several different tools, including computed tomography scanning, double­ contrast barium enema, computer image processing, and, of course, conventional colonoscopic findings. In many cases, the resulting blend of image information is entirely novel and radiologists will be faced with unfamiliar image artifacts as well as the problem of distinguishing stool from real lesions. This atlas will be of great value to those applying this new technique. In this volume, Abraham H. Dachman, MD, has persuaded most of the world's authorities pioneering virtual colonoscopy to contribute their cases as well as their insights. The material is effectively organized into a preliminary text sec­ tion of clinical and research issues followed by a well-illustrated, high-quality collection of case images. It is of interest to note that most of the 2D images re­ main in black-and-white format, whereas the 3D images are often presented in color largely because the 3D software applications are commercial products and therefore more creatively formatted to resemble the pink/orange tint of human colonic mucosa.

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Abraham H. Dachman, MD, is a nationally known specialist in abdominal imaging. He uses X-rays and advanced imaging equipment to visualize the structure and function of abdominal organs. This information is used to help diagnose disease, to assist in surgical planning, and to determine if treatments are effective. Dr. Dachman is known for his expertise in using computed tomography (CT scans) to create 3-D images of abdominal structures. This 3-D technology gives physicians an additional, valuable tool to better visualize tissue without performing an invasive procedure. He is a leading authority on virtual colonoscopy--using noninvasive CT technology to detect polyps and masses in the colon. In addition, he applies 3-D techniques to aid in the detection and staging of pancreatic cancer, and in the evaluation of tumor response to chemotherapy.

An active researcher, Dr. Dachman has published several journal articles, book chapters, and books, including the first text on virtual colonoscopy, "The Atlas of Virtual Colonoscopy." In addition, he shares his knowledge about this emerging field through courses for radiologists who want to learn how to read virtual colonoscopy studies. He also has given presentations at dozens of scientific meetings around the United States.

Andrea Laghi is Associate Professor in the Department of Radiological, Oncological and Pathological Sciences at the ‘Sapienza’ University of Rome and Director of the CT and MRI Unit at I.C.O.T. University Hospital, Latina, Italy. He currently chairs the Education Committee and is an Executive Committee member of the European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology (ESGAR), and he is Coordinator of the ESGAR CT Colonography Hands-on Workshops. On behalf of ESGAR he is also member of the Education Committee of the UnitedEuropean Gastrointestinal Federation (UEGF). Professor Laghi is active member of the Associazione Italiana di Radiologia Medica, the European Society of Radiology (ESR) and the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). He is currently a reviewer for several journals including European Radiology, Radiology, Investigative Radiology, The Lancet and Gastreonterology. Professor Laghi has been invited to present more than 200 lectures and is the author of over 300 published papers.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Springer
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2003
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0387955119
• ISBN 13: 9780387955117
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Auflage: 1
• Anzahl der Seiten: 292
• Herausgeber: Dachman Abraham H.
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