Trauma Radiology Companion

Presents imaging protocols for trauma and explains in detail how to diagnose many traumatic injuries. This illustrated book provides a methodical review of trauma imaging by anatomic region using various imaging modalities and contains more than 300 illustrations depicting the radiologic manifestations of trauma.

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Developed by radiologists at one of the world's leading trauma centers, this portable, thoroughly illustrated handbook presents current imaging protocols for trauma and explains in detail how to diagnose many traumatic injuries. The book provides a methodical review of trauma imaging by anatomic region using all imaging modalities and contains more than 300 illustrations depicting the radiologic manifestations of trauma. For each type of injury, the text presents concise bulleted information about imaging techniques, pitfalls, radiologic appearance of the injury, and diagnosis. Each chapter presents key facts for rapid, at-a-glance review. The book also includes an introductory section addressing practical issues such as imaging protocols, patterns of injury, trauma severity scoring, and medicolegal aspects of trauma radiology. A list of suggested readings is provided for each topic