This book covers the engineering and clinical benefits in diagnosis of human pathologies, including the protocols and potential of advanced tomography scanning with very high quality CT images. With contributions from world-class experts, the book examines all aspects of CT technologies related to neck-brain, cardiovascular systems, thorax, abdomen and GI system, pelvis and urinary system, and musculoskeletal system. It also provides coverage of CAD applications to CT along with a discussion of the potential dangers of CT in terms of over-radiation, particularly related to children.
General Principles: Principles of CT
Principles of CT perfusion, CT angiography, CT urography, and HRCT
Use and application of contrast material
Post-processing techniques in CT
Radiation dose
Computer-aided detection principles for physician
Neck-Brain: Pathology of the head
Pathology of neck (from infection to neoplasm)
Neoplasm of the brain
Degenerative disease of the brain and aging brain
Infective disease of the brain
Traumatic disease of the skull and brain
Cardiovascular System: Coronary artery pathology
Imaging of the heart
Pathologies of the pericardium
Pulmonary embolism and pulmonary hypertension
Carotid arteries and Circle of Willis (including aneurysms)
CT angiography of aorta (including thoracic) and splanchnic vessels
CT angiography of lower leg and arms
CT venography
CAD system applied to vascular systems
Thorax: Trachea and bronchi
Infective pathology of the lung
Degenerative pathology of the lung
Pulmonary neoplasm of the lung
Pleura, thoracic wall, and diaphragm
Pulmonary lung CAD systems
Abdomen and GI System: Liver
Biliary system
Spleen
Pancreas
Adrenal glands
Pathologies of the stomach and small intestines
Retroperitoneum
Abdominal wall
Pathologies of the colon and rectum
Post traumatic and post-surgical abdomen
CAD applied to gastrointestinal system
Pelvis and Urinary System: Kidney and ureters
Bladder and urethra
Male pelvis: prostate, seminal vesicles, and testes
Female pelvis: uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, and vagina
Musculoskeletal System: Degenerative disease of the spine
Inflammatory disease of the spine
Neoplasms of the spine
Sacrum-iliac pathology
Leg and arm
Pathology of the muscles
Special Applications: Pediatric application
Dual source CT: tissue characterization
CAD Applications to CT: CAD CT Lung Application
CAT CT Vascular Application.
Biography
Luca Saba (University of Cagliari, Italy) (Edited by) , Jasjit S. Suri (Global Biomedical Technologies, Inc., Roseville, USA) (Edited by)
"Today it is difficult to find a book on CT imaging that provides an introduction into state of the art multi-detector CT technology as well as an in-depth description of normal anatomy and disease of all body structures. Residents in radiology and general radiologists will find everything they need for optimizing their CT protocols and the interpretation of CT images. The authors support their statements by references to recently published papers, which makes this book a good starting point for further expansion of knowledge and skills."
–Aad van der Lugt, Erasmus Mc University Medical Center Rotterdam, Netherlands"The authors managed to provide a comprehensive and detailed radiology text book. …I particularly appreciated the imaging techniques descriptions; deep understanding of the technique is essential for imaging interpretation in today’s practice."
––Lorenzo Mannelli, University of Washington, Seattle, USA
