This fourth edition of "Abdominal-Pelvic MRI" provides the reader with a significant update on earlier works. Modern diagnostic MRI relies on the practitioner's ability to distinguish between diseases through pattern recognition and experience, and this landmark reference provides the most complete coverage of magnetic resonance imaging of the abdomen and pelvis, with particular emphasis on illustrating benign, malignant and inflammatory lesions
Beginning with an introduction to relevant imaging physics, summary of contrast media for body imaging, and imaging protocols, the book is then organized by anatomic region. In order to regain a single volume the content focuses on providing high quality, representative illustrations of many entities and the accompanying text presents brief descriptions of pathophysiology followed by detailed discussion of the characteristics of the entities in the relevant organ or system.
Key features of the edition:
- Supplies the reader with high quality examples of diagnoses and anatomy
- Contains multiple brand new case figures
- Includes discussion of new sequences, such as diffusion-weighted imaging and a new chapter on MR/PET
- Considers important developments in using MRI imaging for the lung
- Describes techniques and tips for controlling motion, including radial acquisition and shorter breath hold acquisition using techniques of multigradient parallel imaging in order to achieve high quality images
- Offers practice advice and recommendations for contrast agents taking into account patient safety, efficacy, and cost
Develop a clear, confident, concept of the appearance of disease and understanding of abdominal-pelvic MRI with this essential resource.
Praise for earlier editions:
"This is an excellent text that includes a broad range of pathologic disorders related to the abdomen and pelvis and their imaging characteristics on MRI." -- Abdominal Imaging
"The coverage is truly comprehensive and there are numerous illustrations providing not just classic appearances of lesions but variants as well." -- NMR in Medicine
"This is, and will continue to be, my primary text for body MRI in the reading room and the inclusion of more and better quality images than the previous edition is wonderful." (Doody's Health Services)
About the Author Richard Semelka, MD, is Director of Magnetic Resonance Services, Professor, and Vice Chairman of Radiology at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Medical School. He received his medical degree and residency training in radiology in his native Canada at the University of Manitoba, and completed a clinical research fellowship in MRI of the body at the University of California at San Francisco. Dr. Semelka has authored over 300 peer-reviewed articles, 12 textbooks including the Wiley Abdominal-Pelvic MRI and Current Clinical Imaging series and is an internationally acclaimed authority in the field.
