Ct Teaching Manual

by Hofer, Matthias

• ISBN13: 9780865778979
• ISBN10: 0865778973
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-01-01
• Publisher: Thieme Medical Pub

Summary

Heinrich-Heine Univ., Dusseldorf, Germany. Translation of the original German text for students, residents, practitioners, and technicians. Offers an understanding and practice in reading CTs of normal anatomy, anatomic variations, and abnormalities. Front and back covers open for additional information. Heavily illustrated. Softcover.

Table of Contents

Schemata for CT Drawings	1	(2)
Preface and Abbreviations	3	(3)
Technical Aspects	6	(4)
General Principles of CT	6	(1)
The Influence of kV	7	(1)
Scan Time	7	(1)
Slice Thickness	7	(1)
Pitch	8	(1)
Conventional CT as Compared to Spiral or Helical CT	9	(1)
Four Slice Spiral CT	9	(1)
Basic Rules of CT Reading	10	(4)
Anatomic Orientation	10	(1)
Partial Volume Effects	10	(1)
Distinguishing between Nodular and Tubular Structures	11	(1)
Densitometry (Measurement of Density)	11	(1)
Density Levels of Different Types of Tissues	12	(1)
Documentation of Different Windows	13	(1)
Preparing the Patient	14	(4)
Medical History	14	(1)
Renal Function	14	(1)
Hyperthyroidism	14	(1)
Adverse Reactions to Contrast Media	14	(1)
Premedication in Cases of Suspected Previous Adverse Reactions to Contrast Media	14	(1)
Oral Administration of Contrast Medium	15	(1)
Informing the Patient	15	(1)
Removal of all Metallic Objects	15	(1)
3D Reconstructions	16	(1)
Maximal Intensity Projection	16	(1)
Multiplanar Reconstruction	16	(1)
3D Surface Shaded Display	16	(1)
Respiration	17	(1)
Application of Contrast Media	18	(6)
Oral Administration of Contrast Media	18	(1)
Choice of the Appropriate Contrast Media	18	(1)
The Time Factor	18	(1)
Dosage	18	(1)
Intravenous Contrast Media	19	(1)
Preparing the i.v. Line	19	(1)
Dosage	19	(1)
Inflow Phenomena	19	(1)
Application of Contrast Media	20	(1)
Details Specific for Spiral CT	21	(1)
Adverse Reactions to Contrast Media (and Therapy)	22	(1)
Thyrotoxic Crises (and Therapy)	23	(1)
Cranial CT	24	(28)
Selection of the Image Plane	24	(1)
A Systematic Sequence for Reading Cranial CT Images	24	(1)
Checklist for Reading Cranial CTs	24	(1)
Normal Anatomy	25	(5)
Test Yourself!	30	(1)
Normal Anatomy of the Orbit (Axial)	31	(8)
Normal Anatomy of the Facial Skeleton (Coronal)	39	(4)
Test Yourself!	43	(1)
Normal Anatomy of the Temporal Bone (Coronal)	44	(2)
Normal Anatomy of the Temporal Bone (Axial)	46	(1)
Test Yourself!	46	(2)
Normal Variants	48	(2)
Partial Volume Effects	50	(2)
Cranial Pathology	52	(10)
Intracranial Hemorrhage	52	(3)
Bleeding Caused by a Contusion	52	(1)
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage	53	(1)
Subdural Hematoma	54	(1)
Extradural Hematomas	55	(1)
Test Yourself!	55	(1)
Stroke	56	(1)
Tumors and Metastases	57	(1)
Inflammatory Processes	58	(1)
Orbit	59	(1)
Endocrine Ophthalmopathy	59	(1)
Facial Skeleton and Sinuses	60	(2)
Cervical CT	62	(6)
Selection of the Image Plane	62	(1)
Systematic Sequence for Readings	62	(1)
Checklist for Reading Cervical CT Images	62	(1)
Normal Anatomy	63	(1)
Compartments of the Neck	64	(4)
Cervical Pathology	68	(4)
Inflammatory Processes and Tumors	68	(1)
Thyroid Gland	69	(1)
Test Yourself!	70	(2)
Thoracic CT	72	(9)
Selection of Image Plane	72	(1)
Systematic Sequence for Readings	72	(1)
Checklist for Thorax Readings	72	(1)
Normal Anatomy	73	(7)
Test Yourself!	80	(1)
Abdominal CT	81	(13)
Selection of Image Plane	81	(1)
Systematic Sequence for Readings	81	(1)
Checklist for Abdominal Readings	81	(1)
Normal Anatomy	82	(9)
Pelvic Anatomy (Male)	91	(1)
Pelvic Anatomy (Female)	92	(2)
Thoracic CT	94	(5)
High-Resolution CT - Normal Anatomy	94	(2)
Segments of the Lung	94	(2)
High-Resolution CT - Pathology	96	(2)
High-Resolution Technique	96	(1)
High-Resolution Effects on Image Quality	96	(1)
Indications	97	(1)
Anatomic Variants	98	(1)
Thoracic Pathology	99	(13)
Thorax Wall	99	(2)
Alterations in Lymph Nodes	99	(1)
Breast	100	(1)
Thoracic Skeleton	100	(1)
Mediastinum	101	(4)
Tumors	101	(1)
Enlarged Lymph Nodes	102	(1)
Vascular Pathologies	103	(1)
Pulmonary Embolism	104	(1)
Heart	104	(1)
Lung	105	(5)
Focal Intrapulmonary Lesions	105	(3)
Pleura	108	(1)
Asbestos-Related Lung Disease	108	(1)
Silicosis	109	(1)
Emphysema	109	(1)
Test Yourself!	110	(2)
Abdominal Pathology	112	(24)
Variants	112	(1)
Anatomic Variations	112	(1)
Characteristic Partial Volume Effects	112	(1)
Abdominal Wall	113	(2)
Lymph Node Hyperplasia	113	(1)
Abscesses	113	(2)
Liver	115	(5)
Segments of the Liver	115	(1)
Choice of Window	116	(1)
Passage of a Bolus of Contrast Medium	116	(1)
CT Portography	116	(1)
Hepatic Cysts	117	(1)
Liver Metastases	118	(1)
Solid Hepatic Lesions	119	(1)
Diffuse Hepatic Lesions	120	(1)
Gallbladder	120	(2)
Biliary Tract	120	(1)
Cholecystolithiasis	121	(1)
Chronic Inflammatory Lesions	121	(1)
Spleen	122	(2)
Contrast Enhancement	122	(1)
Splenomegaly	122	(1)
Focal Splenic Lesions	123	(1)
Pancreas	124	(1)
Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis	124	(1)
Pancreatic Neoplasms	124	(1)
Adrenal Glands	125	(1)
Kidney	126	(4)
Congenital Variations	126	(1)
Cysts	127	(1)
Hydronephrosis	127	(1)
Solid Tumors	128	(1)
Kidney Problems Related to Blood Vessels	129	(1)
Urinary Bladder	130	(1)
Catheters	130	(1)
Diverticula	130	(1)
Solid Tumors	130	(1)
Reproductive Organs	131	(2)
Uterus	131	(1)
Ovaries	132	(1)
Prostate, Vas Deferens	132	(1)
Gastrointestinal Tract	133	(2)
Stomach	133	(1)
Inflammation of the Intestines	133	(1)
Colon	134	(1)
Ileus	135	(1)
Test Yourself!	135	(1)
Retroperitoneal Pathology	136	(3)
Aneurysms	136	(1)
Venous Thromboses	137	(1)
Enlarged Lymph Nodes	138	(1)
Skeletal Pathology	139	(14)
Pelvic Bones	139	(4)
Normal Anatomy	139	(1)
Metastases	139	(2)
Fractures	141	(1)
Femoral Head Necrosis and Dysplasia of the Hip Joint	142	(1)
Test Yourself!	143	(3)
Cervical Spine	146	(2)
Cervical Disc Protrusion	147	(1)
Cervical Spine Fractures	147	(1)
Thoracic Spine	148	(1)
Fractures of the Thoracic Spine	148	(1)
Lumbar Spine	149	(4)
Lumbar Disc Prolapse	149	(1)
Fractures	150	(1)
Tumors and Metastases	151	(1)
Infection	152	(1)
Methods of Stabilization	152	(1)
Lower Extremity	153	(6)
Normal Anatomy of the Thigh	153	(1)
Normal Anatomy of the Knee	154	(1)
Normal Anatomy of the Lower Leg	155	(1)
Normal Anatomy of the Foot	156	(3)
Diagnosis of Fractures	158	(1)
Lower Extremity Pathology	159	(3)
Fractures of the Foot	159	(1)
Pelvis and Upper Leg	160	(1)
Infections	160	(1)
Knee Joint	161	(1)
Fractures	161	(1)
Interventional CT	162	(1)
Injection Protocols for Spiral (Helical) CT	163	(10)
Flow	163	(1)
Pitch	163	(1)
Scan Delay	163	(1)
Injection Protocol	163	(1)
Trial Injection	163	(1)
Protocols	164	(9)
Solutions to Test Yourself	166	(7)
Index	173