UPC: 9781588903457 | Imaging of the Temporal Bone (Edition 4) (Hardcover)

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This best-seller returns in a fourth edition with comprehensive coverage of the current imaging strategies for the evaluation of disease processes affecting the temporal bone. New in this edition is a practical how-to chapter that presents imaging modalities technical parameters and major clinical indications. Authoritative and lavishly illustrated this best-selling reference returns in a fourth edition with comprehensive coverage of the current imaging strategies for the evaluation of disease processes affecting the temporal bone and its intricate anatomy. New in this edition is a highly practical how-to chapter that presents imaging modalities and technical parameters for CT and MRI as well as an overview of the role of plain film radiography ultrasound PET and PET/CT. The chapter then addresses major clinical indications providing step-by-step descriptions of how to protocol each case how to interpret the studies and how to report findings. The remaining chapters thoroughly cover specific anatomic areas of the temporal bone separately. Each chapter places special emphasis on gaining a solid foundation of the normal anatomy and anatomic variations. It then discusses imaging protocols and image evaluation for specific clinical problems. Highlights: Practical discussion of standard techniques protocols and special considerations for imaging using CT and MRI In-depth coverage of both common and rare conditions Clinical insights from international authorities in the field More than 1 500 high-quality illustrations and images including CT MRI and vascular images using CTA MRA and conventional catheter angiography This book is an essential reference for a multidisciplinary approach to assessing diseases affecting the temporal bone. It is an ideal resource for all radiologists neuroradiologists head and neck radiologists and residents in these specialties. It is also valuable for otolaryngologists otologists and head and neck surgeons.