Clinical MR Imaging : A Practical Approach

by Reimer, P.; Parizel, P. M.; Stichnoth, Falko-Alexander

• ISBN13: 9783540434672
• ISBN10: 3540434674
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-05-01
• Publisher: Springer Verlag

Summary

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has become the leading cross-sectional imaging method in clinical practice. Continuous technical improvements have significantly broadened the scope of applications. At present, MR imaging is not only the most important diagnostic technique in neuroradiology and musculoskeletal radiology, but has also become an invaluable diagnostic tool for abdominal, pelvic, cardiac, breast and vascular imaging. This book offers practical guidelines for performing efficient and cost-effective MRI examinations in daily practice. The underlying idea is that, by adopting a practical protocol-based approach, the work-flow in a MRI unit can be streamlined and optimized. For the second edition, all chapters have been thoroughly reviewed, and new techniques and figures were included. This book will help beginners to advance their starting point in implementing the protocols and will aid more experienced users in updating their knowledge.

Table of Contents

Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Magnetic Resonance Angiography	1	(52)
W. Nitz
Contrast Agents for Magnetic Resonance Imaging	53	(12)
T. Balzer
Haemorrhage	65	(12)
T. Allkemper
Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Brain	77	(70)
P. M. Parizel
H. Tanghe
P.A.M. Hofman
Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Spine	147	(26)
J.W.M. Van Goethem
Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Head and Neck	173	(38)
L. van den Hauwe
J. W. Casselman
Joints	211	(26)
H. Imhof
F. Kainberger
M. Breitenseher
S. Grampp T. Rand
S. Trattnig
Bone and Soft Tissues	237	(34)
J. Van Gielen
A. Van der Stappen
A. M. De Schepper
Upper Abdomen: Liver, Pancreas, Biliary System, and Spleen	271	(48)
P. Reimer
B. Tombach
Kidneys and Adrenal Glands	319	(16)
C. Catalano
G. Cardone
M. Castrucci
R. Brillo
F. Fraioli
F. Pediconi
Pelvis	335	(30)
D. MacVicar
P. Revell
Heart	365	(32)
M.G. Lentschig
Large Vessels and Peripheral Vessels	397	(50)
M. Boos
J. Meaney
MRI of the Chest	447	(22)
H.-U. Kauczor
E. van Beek
Magnetic Resonance of the Breast	469	(20)
C. Kuhl
Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Pediatric Patients	489	(82)
B. Kammer
T. Pfluger
M. I. Schubert
C. M. Keser
K. Schneider
Interventional Magnetic Resonance	571	(10)
C. Bremer
Subject Index	581