The Radiology of Emergency Medicine

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The thoroughly revised updated Fourth Edition of this highly acclaimed classic remains the premier reference on the radiologic assessment of all acute illnesses and injuries. Written by experienced radiologists the book provides up-to-date authoritative unambiguous guidelines on the use and interpretation of all relevant imaging studies--from conventional radiography to CT MRI and ultrasound.This edition features more CT ultrasound and MR images providing a crystal-clear view of structures affected in emergency situations. The book details state-of-the-art applications of ultrasound for scrotal gynecologic and obstetrical emergencies and contemporary uses of CT for blunt abdominal and thoracic trauma pulmonary embolism acute aortic injury and aortic dissection. Coverage of conventional radiography has been extensively revised and includes many new concepts on cervical spine mid-face and other injuries. Chapters on acute non-traumatic abdominal emergencies abdominal trauma and obstetric gynecologic and scrotal emergencies have been completely rewritten by experts on those specific topics. A Brandon-Hill recommended title.