The advent of spiral CT has brought about a major breakthrough in abdominal imaging. This volume, written by US and European experts in the field, is designed to provide detailed information on all pertinent aspects of the technique. Introductory chapters examine image acquisition and processing, but the main focus is on clinical applications of spiral CT of the abdomen. The key pathologies of each abdominal organ system in which spiral CT has resulted in a major diagnostic improvement are discussed in depth and richly illustrated with top-quality images. Attention is paid to the choice of the parameters for imaging and automated contrast material injection, tailored to each specific organ and to the most common clinical conditions. The advantages and drawbacks of spiral CT are carefully appraised relative to other imaging modalities, particularly Doppler sonography and MRI. The concluding chapters are devoted to special topics such as abdominal trauma, spiral CT in children, and CT-guided interventional procedures.

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The advent of spiral CT has led to a major breakthrough in abdominal imaging. This richly illustrated volume, written by US and European experts in the field, provides technical information on the modality and considers in depth the key pathologies of each abdominal organ system in which spiral CT has resulted in major diagnostic improvements.

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47 chapters in the sections: Technique; Liver; Focal Liver Lesions: Role of Spiral CT and Controversies; Pancreas and Biliary Ducts; Biliary and Pancreatic Diseases: Role of Spiral CT and Controversies; Urinary Tract; Renal Tumors: The Role of Spiral CT and Controversies; Gastro-intestinal Tract; Abdominal Aorta and its Branches; Abdominal Vessels: Role of CT Angiography and Controversies; Special Topics. Subject Index List of Contributors