MDCT : a practical approach

Computed tomography (CT) is the most rapidly evolving medical imaging technology. This book describes current examination techniques and advanced clinical applications of state-of-the-art multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) scanners in chapters contributed by several distinguished radiologists and clinicians. Each chapter is written from a practical perspective, so that radiologists, residents, medical physicists, and radiology technologists can obtain relevant information about MDCT applications in neuroradiology, cardiac imaging, chest, abdominal, and musculoskeletal radiology subspecialties. Each co-author provides pertinent illustrations and tables for better understanding of current and advanced applications of MDCT scanners. Readers will benefit from the experience these authors describe in chapters on MDCT technology, contrast administration techniques, contrast adverse effects and their management, and advanced applications of MDCT. Front Matter....Pages 1-1 A Practical Approach to MDCT....Pages 3-9 Principles of Contrast Medium Delivery and Scan Timing in MDCT....Pages 10-24 Contrast-Induced Nephropathy: Managing At-Risk Patients....Pages 25-29 MDCT Radiation Dose....Pages 30-35 Front Matter....Pages 37-37 Dual-Phase Liver MDCT....Pages 39-48 Hepatobiliary Imaging by Multidetector Computed Tomography (MDCT)....Pages 49-66 Soft Organ MDCT Imaging: Pancreas and Spleen....Pages 67-75 Mesenteric and Renal CT Angiography....Pages 76-93 Front Matter....Pages 95-95 Imaging Protocols for Cardiac CT....Pages 97-110 MDCT Angiography of the Thoracic Aorta....Pages 111-121 Pulmonary Embolism Imaging with MDCT....Pages 122-135 MDCT Angiography of Peripheral Arterial Disease....Pages 136-148 Front Matter....Pages 149-149 CT Angiography of the Neck and Brain....Pages 151-166 MDCT Perfusion in Acute Stroke....Pages 167-181 Front Matter....Pages 183-183 MDCT of Abdominal Trauma....Pages 185-195 Role of MDCT in the Evaluation of Musculoskeletal Trauma....Pages 196-204 This book describes current examination techniques and advanced clinical applications of state-of-the-art multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) scanners. There are contributions from several distinguished radiologists and clinicians. Each chapter is written from a practical perspective, so that radiologists, residents, medical physicists, and radiology technologists can obtain relevant information about MDCT applications.