Elsevier Diagnostic Imaging: Pediatrics

Covering the entire spectrum of this rapidly changing field, the fifth edition of Diagnostic Imaging: Pediatrics is an invaluable resource for pediatric radiologists, general radiologists, and trainees-anyone who requires an easily accessible, highly visual reference on today’s imaging of children. Dr. A. Carlson Merrow, Jr., and his team of highly regarded experts deliver up-to-date information onthe wide range of diseases and injuries affecting the pediatric population as well as recent advances in radiologic technology that provide greater image clarity more quickly than ever to help you make informed decisions at the point of care. The image-rich design and succinct, bulleted text convey details quickly and include the latest literature references throughout, making this book a useful learning tool as well as a handy reference for daily practice. Contains more than 450 chapters that serve as a one-stop resource for key concepts and information on all aspects of pediatric imaging, including a wealth of new material and content updates on more than 400 diagnoses Focuses on the critical differences in imaging children from adults, including guidance on the judicious use of radiation, sedation, and contrast; discussions also revolve around the wide range of normal anatomy appearances in the growing child Features updates from cover to cover, including significant text and imaging updates; detailed information on complex diagnostic and therapeutic scenarios; new, critical details on advances in radiologic technology; and new video content with enhanced demonstrations of cardiac and brain imaging and associated pathologies Presents information on current disease classifications, imaging-based staging, and therapeutic strategies published in the recent medical literature Features more than 8,600 high-quality images (3,000+ in print with an additional 5,600+ images in the complimentary eBook), including radiologic images, full-color illustrations, and endoscopic and bronchoscopic images as well as clinical and gross pathology photographs Uses succinct bulleted text and highly templated chapters for quick comprehension of essential information at the point of care Includes an eBook with access to everything in the print version as well as videos and additional images, text, and references, with the ability to search, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud; additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date