Overview
- This volume presents a complete overview and precise description of recent developments in the array of different ultrasound methods for the study of the pancreas
- New techniques are presented
- New techniques are discussed
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Ultrasonography (US) has long been considered an important diagnostic imaging modality for investigation of the pancreas despite certain significant and well-known limitations. Indeed, in many countries US represents the first step in the diagnostic algorithm for pancreatic pathologies. Recent years have witnessed major advances in conventional, harmonic, and Doppler imaging.
New technologies, softwares, and techniques, such as volumetric imaging, enhancement quantification, and fusion imaging, are increasing the diagnostic capabilities of US. The injection of microbubble contrast agents allows better tissue characterization with definitive differentiation between solid and cystic lesions. Contrast-enhanced US improves the characterization of pancreatic tumors, assists in local and liver staging, and can offer savings in both time and money. Acoustic radiation force impulse (ARFI) imaging is a promising new US method to test, without manual compression, the mechanical strain properties of deep tissues. Furthermore, the applications and indications for interventional, endoscopic, and intraoperative US have undergone significant improvement and refinement.
This book provides a complete overview of all these technological developments and their impact on the assessment of pancreatic pathologies. Percutaneous, endoscopic, and intraoperative US of the pancreas are discussed in detail, with precise description of findings and with informative imaging (CT and MRI) and pathologic correlations.
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“The book Ultrasonography of the Pancreas represents the state of the art in this field and is the result of the contribution of a group of authors of internationally renowned authors and, primarily, of the editor. … The text is supported by a large number of excellent-quality images … . the book provides a complete and updated overview of the status and potential of modern US techniques for use in pancreatic imaging.” (Roberto Pozzi Mucelli, La Radiologia Medica, Vol. 117, 2012)
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Book Title: Ultrasonography of the Pancreas
Book Subtitle: Imaging and Pathologic Correlations
Editors: Mirko D’Onofrio
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-2379-6
Publisher: Springer Milano
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Italia 2012
Hardcover ISBN: 978-88-470-2378-9Published: 22 November 2011
Softcover ISBN: 978-88-470-3908-7Published: 23 August 2016
eBook ISBN: 978-88-470-2379-6Published: 08 March 2012
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XIV, 202
Topics: Diagnostic Radiology, Ultrasound, Gastroenterology, Interventional Radiology, Abdominal Surgery