Diagnostic Pediatric Ultrasound

Diagnostic Pediatric Ultrasound is the complete "go-to" reference for daily practice. It clearly shows why ultrasound is the pediatric imaging modality of first choice, offering safe, noninvasive, high-quality results that lead to an accurate diagnosis. Providing a wide range of normal reference images for comparison with pathologic findings, the book is essential for any clinician using ultrasonography in pediatric care.

Special Features:

• Organized, didactic chapter structure that includes a concise introduction, indications for ultrasound, examination techniques, normal anatomy and variants, measurement tables of developing organs, and descriptions of pathologic findings for every anatomic region and organ system
• Nearly 1700 high-quality images that depict all conditions in exquisite detail
• Unique "Tips from the Pros" that off er practical insights gained through actual clinical experience with pediatric patients
• Hundreds of current references that serve as a database for further reading
• Instructive ultrasound video clips available on Thieme Media Center showing diagnoses

Complete with advice for creating a child-friendly environment, examining infants and children, communicating with parents, and diagnosing complex cases, Diagnostic Pediatric Ultrasound makes a major contribution to the field. It will increase the knowledge and skills of all pediatric and general radiologists, radiology residents, pediatricians, and other specialists who use ultrasound to care for this sensitive population.