Ultrasonography in urology : a practical approach to clinical problems

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Ultrasonography in urology : a practical approach to clinical problems

[edited by] Edward I. Bluth ... [et al.]

Thieme, c2008

2nd ed

  • : Americas
  • : Rest of World

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Volume

: Americas ISBN 9781588906090

Description

A concise guide to using ultrasound to diagnose urologic disorders 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, non-imaging 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.

Table of Contents

1 Flank Pain 2 Renal Failure 3 Hematuria 4 Acute Abdominal Trauma 5 Acute Scrotal Pain: Diagnosing with Color Duplex Sonography 6 Erectile Dysfunction 7 Urinary Tract Infections in Children 8 Right Lower Quadrant Pain: Ruling Out Appendicitis 9 Hypertension and Bruit 10 Elevated PSA and/or Abnormal Prostate Physical Examinations: Diagnosing Prostate Cancer 11 Intraoperative Ultrasound 12 Leg Swelling with Pain and Edema 13 Biopsy, Drainage, and Percutaneous Treatment of a Mass
Volume

: Rest of World ISBN 9783131291325

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.

Table of Contents

CH1 FlanK Pain CH2 Renal failure CH3 Hematuria CH4 Hypertension/Bruit CH5 Sonography in Acute Abdominal Trauma CH6 Right Left Quadrant Pain CH7 Color Duplex Sonography of Acute Scrotal Pain CH8 Elevated PSA/Abnormal Prostate Physical Exam CH9 Evaluation of Erectile Dysfunction CH10 Asynptomatic Palpable Adnexal Masses CH11 Acute Pelvic Pain CH12 Pediatric Abdominal Masses CH13 Sonography of Urinary Tract Infections in Children CH14 Leg Swelling with Pain and Edema CH15 Biopsy or Drainage of a Mass CH16 Intra-operative Ultrasound

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