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Ultrasound-Guided Liver Surgery

Author : Guido Torzilli
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 8847055105
Total Pages : 279 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (47 download)

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Book Synopsis Ultrasound-Guided Liver Surgery by : Guido Torzilli

Download or read book Ultrasound-Guided Liver Surgery written by Guido Torzilli and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-12-17 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ultrasound guidance of liver surgery is a very sophisticated approach that permits the performance of otherwise unfeasible operations, discloses the true extent of tumors, increases the indications for hepatectomy, and renders surgery safer. Despite this, it has remained relatively neglected in the literature over the past two decades, during which time much progress has been achieved. This is the first atlas on the subject, and it is comprehensive in scope. The state of the art in the use of ultrasound for resection guidance is carefully documented, and new techniques for exploration of the biliary tract and facilitation of transplant surgery are presented. Further important topics include the role of ultrasound in laparoscopic approaches, the use of contrast agents for diagnosis and staging, and developments in the planning of surgical strategy. The editor is a leading authority whose group has been responsible for a variety of advances in the field. He has brought together other experts whose aim throughout is to provide clear information and guidance on the optimal use of ultrasound when performing liver surgery. This atlas is intended especially for hepatobiliary surgeons but will also be of considerable value for general surgeons.

Ultrasound-Guided Liver Surgery

Author : Guido Torzilli
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9788847058323
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (583 download)

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Book Synopsis Ultrasound-Guided Liver Surgery by : Guido Torzilli

Download or read book Ultrasound-Guided Liver Surgery written by Guido Torzilli and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-09-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ultrasound guidance of liver surgery is a very sophisticated approach that permits the performance of otherwise unfeasible operations, discloses the true extent of tumors, increases the indications for hepatectomy, and renders surgery safer. Despite this, it has remained relatively neglected in the literature over the past two decades, during which time much progress has been achieved. This is the first atlas on the subject, and it is comprehensive in scope. The state of the art in the use of ultrasound for resection guidance is carefully documented, and new techniques for exploration of the biliary tract and facilitation of transplant surgery are presented. Further important topics include the role of ultrasound in laparoscopic approaches, the use of contrast agents for diagnosis and staging, and developments in the planning of surgical strategy. The editor is a leading authority whose group has been responsible for a variety of advances in the field. He has brought together other experts whose aim throughout is to provide clear information and guidance on the optimal use of ultrasound when performing liver surgery. This atlas is intended especially for hepatobiliary surgeons but will also be of considerable value for general surgeons.

Ultrasound Elastography

Author : Monica Lupsor-Platon
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 1789857090
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (898 download)

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Book Synopsis Ultrasound Elastography by : Monica Lupsor-Platon

Download or read book Ultrasound Elastography written by Monica Lupsor-Platon and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2020-03-04 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elastography, the science of creating noninvasive images of mechanical characteristics of tissues, has been rapidly evolving in recent years. The advantage of this technique resides in the ability to rapidly detect and quantify the changes in the stiffness of soft tissues resulting from specific pathological or physiological processes. Ultrasound elastography is nowadays applied especially on the liver and breast, but the technique has been increasingly used for other tissues including the thyroid, lymph nodes, spleen, pancreas, gastrointestinal tract, kidney, prostate, and the musculoskeletal and vascular systems. This book presents some of the applications of strain and shear-wave ultrasound elastography in hepatic, pancreatic, breast, and musculoskeletal conditions.

Vascular Disorders of the Liver

Author : Dominique Valla
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 303082988X
Total Pages : 376 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (38 download)

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Book Synopsis Vascular Disorders of the Liver by : Dominique Valla

Download or read book Vascular Disorders of the Liver written by Dominique Valla and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-12-03 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a comprehensive account on individually rare, but collectively frequent diseases of the liver. In the first part, conditions such as hepatic vascular malformations, ischemic cholangiopathy, hepatic artery occlusion, sinusoidal conditions and Budd-Chiari syndrome are discussed among others. The second part examines the causes of vascular liver disease namely, coagulation disorders, neoplasm disorders, non-malignant blood disorders, systemic diseases and toxins, among others. The unique expertise of the authors, who are all members of the Vascular Liver Disease Disorders Group, an independent network of researchers with a common interest in Vascular Liver Diseases, are merged for an optimal pragmatic and individualized approach. This book is of interest to a broad range of experts, such as hepatologists, internists, radiologists and angiologists.

Drug-Induced Liver Injury

Author :
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128173173
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (281 download)

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Download or read book Drug-Induced Liver Injury written by and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2019-07-13 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drug-Induced Liver Injury, Volume 85, the newest volume in the Advances in Pharmacology series, presents a variety of chapters from the best authors in the field. Chapters in this new release include Cell death mechanisms in DILI, Mitochondria in DILI, Primary hepatocytes and their cultures for the testing of drug-induced liver injury, MetaHeps an alternate approach to identify IDILI, Autophagy and DILI, Biomarkers and DILI, Regeneration and DILI, Drug-induced liver injury in obesity and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, Mechanisms of Idiosyncratic Drug-Induced Liver Injury, the Evaluation and Treatment of Acetaminophen Toxicity, and much more. - Includes the authority and expertise of leading contributors in pharmacology - Presents the latest release in the Advances in Pharmacology series

Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound of Liver Diseases

Author : L. Solbiati
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 884702093X
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (47 download)

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Book Synopsis Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound of Liver Diseases by : L. Solbiati

Download or read book Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound of Liver Diseases written by L. Solbiati and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the last few years, the development of sonographic contrast agents - or "microbubbles" - has stimulated increasingly intensive studies on the rela tionships between ultrasound and contrast media. As a result, "contrast -spe cific" hardware and software systems have been introduced by different ultra sound manufacturers with impressive speed. This has finally led to the birth of a very new imaging modality -"contrast-enhanced sonography" (CEUS). Since 1999, the introduction of second-generation contrast agents has represented a decisive step towards the extensive clinical use of CEUS and has simultaneously made obsolete most, if not all, scientific publications available so far. This book is, to our knowledge, the first to deal entirely with second generation contrast agents and the most updated contrast-specific software for noncardiologic uses. The reasons why the liver has been chosen as the only "target" of the book are easily understandable by radiologists and hepatologists alike. The study of vascularity is the only purpose of CEUS, and the liver has a unique vascular system, with two different inflow systems resulting in a single outflow. Furthermore, the pathologically different focal liver lesions (FLLs) are mostly characterized by different "models" of vascularity: CEUS can mimic contrast enhanced computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, basing differential diagnosis on the morphological and temporal characteristics of enhancement, but with the additional unique advantage of the study being done in real-time.

Liver Ultrasound

Author : Adrian K. P. Lim
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119612632
Total Pages : 307 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (196 download)

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Book Synopsis Liver Ultrasound by : Adrian K. P. Lim

Download or read book Liver Ultrasound written by Adrian K. P. Lim and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2024-01-15 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Liver Ultrasound An up-to-date discussion of modern liver ultrasound techniques, combining hepatological and radiological perspectives into one stand-alone resource. In Liver Ultrasound: From Basics to Advanced Applications, a team of distinguished experts delivers an in-depth textbook on how to perform liver ultrasound and interpret common and uncommon clinical findings. The authors also walk readers through the nuances of ultrasonic and parametric features, from both a radiological and hepatological perspective, in differentiating the multitude of liver conditions. They also discuss clinical evaluations and how to use more advanced and currently evolving techniques. Readers will experience well-illustrated and clear ultrasound images while also getting access to a complimentary website that features numerous videos which integrate the book’s modern and multidisciplinary approach. The book also includes: A thorough introduction to the basics of ultrasound, as well as ultrasound scanners and knobology Comprehensive explanations on how to perform a liver ultrasound, including routine practicalities, discussions of normal liver anatomy, normal variants and advanced Doppler techniques Practical discussions of focal liver lesions, including their characterization and detection and how contrast enhanced ultrasound plays a pivotal role A clinical overview on the use of point of care ultrasound in liver disease as well as the use of ultrasound in liver related infectious diseases, biliary disorders and pediatric liver disease An extensive overview on the use of ultrasound and specific findings in liver transplantation The role of ultrasound in chronic liver disease, vascular liver diseases and interventional procedures, as well as discussions on advancing technologies namely shearwave elastography, attenuation imaging and fusion Perfect for all who perform liver sonography namely, hepatologists, radiologists, internal and emergency medicine physicians and sonographers. Liver Ultrasound: From Basics to Advanced Applications will also benefit trainees from all these specialties.

Small Animal Diagnostic Ultrasound E-Book

Author : John S. Mattoon
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323533337
Total Pages : 734 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (235 download)

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Book Synopsis Small Animal Diagnostic Ultrasound E-Book by : John S. Mattoon

Download or read book Small Animal Diagnostic Ultrasound E-Book written by John S. Mattoon and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2020-08-28 with total page 734 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - NEW! Updated content on diagnostic ultrasound ensures that you are informed about the latest developments and prepared to meet the challenges of the clinical environment. - NEW! Coverage of internal medicine includes basic knowledge about a disease process, the value of various blood tests in evaluating the disease, as well as treatment strategies. - NEW editors Rance K. Sellon and Clifford R. Berry bring a fresh focus and perspective to this classic text. - NEW! Expert Consult website includes a fully searchable eBook version of the text along with video clips demonstrating normal and abnormal conditions as they appear in ultrasound scans. - NEW! New and updated figures throughout the book demonstrate current, high-quality images from state-of-the-art equipment. - NEW contributing authors add new chapters, ensuring that this book contains current, authoritative information on the latest ultrasound techniques.

Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound in Clinical Practice

Author : Thomas Albrecht
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9788847003040
Total Pages : 76 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (3 download)

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Book Synopsis Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound in Clinical Practice by : Thomas Albrecht

Download or read book Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound in Clinical Practice written by Thomas Albrecht and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2005-01-12 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The value of ultrasound contrast agents (USCA) in everyday clinical practice depends on the pharmacokinetics, the signal processing, and the contrast-specific imaging modalities. Second-generation USCA, are blood pool agents that do not leak into the organ tissue to be examined but remain in the intravascular compartment increasing the Doppler signal amplitude during their dynamic vascular phase. Taking advantage of the stability of their microbubbles, they can withstand the acoustic pressure of insonation much better than first-generation contrast media, which results in an increased half-life of the agent and, consequently, in a prolonged diagnostic window. Concomitant with the improvement of contrast agents, different contrast-specific imaging modalities have been developed which, used in combination with USCA and a low mechanical index, allow continuous real-time grey-scale imaging. These recent technical improvements have opened new possibilities in the use of USCA in a variety of indications. Written by internationally renowned experts, the contributions gathered in this book give an overview of current and possible future new applications of USCA in routine and clinical practice.

Ultrasound Elastography

Author : Christoph F. Dietrich
Publisher : MDPI
ISBN 13 : 3038979104
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (389 download)

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Download or read book Ultrasound Elastography written by Christoph F. Dietrich and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2019-07-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The comparison between methods, evaluation of portal hypertension and many other questions are still open issues in liver elastography. New elastographic applications are under evaluation and close to being used in clinical practice. Strain imaging has been incorporated into many disciplines and EFSUMB guidelines are under preparation. More research is necessary for improved evidence for clinical applications in daily practice. The Special Issue published papers on recent advances in development and application of Ultrasound Elastography.

Liver Elastography

Author : Sebastian Mueller
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030405427
Total Pages : 711 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (34 download)

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Book Synopsis Liver Elastography by : Sebastian Mueller

Download or read book Liver Elastography written by Sebastian Mueller and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-06-02 with total page 711 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first comprehensive book on the new elastographic techniques discussing the early assessment of liver fibrosis. The book covers all aspects of measuring liver stiffness starting from the methodology, the molecular basis of liver stiffness elevation up to current clinical algorithms and interpretation. Future directions and novel implications that go beyond diagnosis but are relevant for understanding of liver cirrhosis per se are also discussed in detail. Liver Elastography, is an essential companion for hepatologists and gastroenterologists that provides an overview of its basic principles and gives a detailed account of how to use elastrography in clinical practice.

Imaging of the Liver and Intra-hepatic Biliary Tract

Author : Emilio Quaia
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030389839
Total Pages : 367 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (33 download)

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Book Synopsis Imaging of the Liver and Intra-hepatic Biliary Tract by : Emilio Quaia

Download or read book Imaging of the Liver and Intra-hepatic Biliary Tract written by Emilio Quaia and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-09-28 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first of two volumes that together provide a comprehensive analysis of the embryology, normal anatomy, and pathology of the liver and intrahepatic biliary tract as seen on modern diagnostic imaging techniques. In this volume, readers will find fundamental information on embryology, radiological anatomy, and anatomic variants. A thorough introduction is then provided to each imaging technique, including ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine techniques, angiography, and interventional radiology. The remainder of the volume is devoted to non-tumoral pathology of the liver and intra-hepatic biliary tract. For each disease, readers will find full description of the roles of individual imaging modalities and extensive illustration of the imaging appearances. The authors are world-leading experts in the field, and the book will be an ideal reference for all members of the radiology community, from residents to experts. It will also aid clinicians during their daily practice.

Ultrasound: The Requisites

Author : Barbara S. Hertzberg
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323086187
Total Pages : 815 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (23 download)

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Book Synopsis Ultrasound: The Requisites by : Barbara S. Hertzberg

Download or read book Ultrasound: The Requisites written by Barbara S. Hertzberg and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2015-07-17 with total page 815 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This bestselling volume in The RequisitesT Series provides a comprehensive introduction to timely ultrasound concepts, ensuring quick access to all the essential tools for the effective practice of ultrasonography. Comprehensive yet concise, Ultrasound covers everything from basic principles to advanced state-of-the-art techniques. This title perfectly fulfills the career-long learning, maintenance of competence, reference, and review needs of residents, fellows, and practicing physicians. Covers the spectrum of ultrasound use for general, vascular, obstetric, and gynecologic imaging. Fully illustrated design includes numerous side-by-side correlative images. Written at a level ideal for residents seeking an understanding of the basics, or for practitioners interested in lifelong learning and maintenance of competence. Extensive boxes and tables highlight differential diagnoses and summarize findings. "Key Features" boxes offer a review of key information at the end of each chapter. Explore extensively updated and expanded content on important topics such as practical physics and image optimization, the thyroid, salivary glands, bowel, musculoskeletal system, cervical nodal disease, ectopic pregnancy, early pregnancy failure, management of asymptomatic adnexal cysts, practice guidelines - and a new chapter on fetal chromosome abnormalities. Visualize the complete spectrum of diseases with many new and expanded figures of anatomy and pathology, additional correlative imaging, and new schematics demonstrating important concepts and findings. Further enhance your understanding with visual guidance from the accompanying electronic version, which features over 600 additional figures and more than 350 real-time ultrasound videos. Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. The enhanced eBook experience allows you to view the additional images and video segments and access all of the text, figures, and suggested readings on a variety of devices.

Atlas of Endoscopic Ultrasonography

Author : Frank G. Gress
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1444346288
Total Pages : 215 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (443 download)

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Book Synopsis Atlas of Endoscopic Ultrasonography by : Frank G. Gress

Download or read book Atlas of Endoscopic Ultrasonography written by Frank G. Gress and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-09-23 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Atlas of Endoscopic Ultrasonography provides readers with a large collection of excellent images obtained from both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The Atlas includes a DVD which will be an invaluable addition to the library of trainee and practising gastroenterologists with video clips and searchable database of images. Together the book and DVD offer a first class collection of images to give a highly integrated introduction to endoscopic ultrasonography. The Atlas is an ideal companion to Dr Gress et al’s Endoscopic Ultrasonography, Second Edition.

Surgical and Interventional Ultrasound

Author : Beth Schrope
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071770003
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (717 download)

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Download or read book Surgical and Interventional Ultrasound written by Beth Schrope and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2013-10-22 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All the guidance you need to enhance your understanding and clinical application of ultrasound Includes DVD with video of key techniques Surgical and Interventional Ultrasound offers a thorough survey of image-guided treatments in the OR, in the endoscopy suite, and at the bedside. This one-stop clinical companion spans virtually every kind of surgical and interventional specialty that utilizes ultrasound and delivers high-yield perspectives on using these techniques to ensure accurate clinical decision making. FEATURES: An all-in-one primer for ultrasound--packed with valuable how-to's and insights that take you through the basic exam and the full scope of interventions Essential content for residents that supplements training in surgery residency programs--from the Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (FAST) exam, to intraoperative ultrasound and ultrasound-guided procedures such as breast biopsy or radiofrequency ablation Up-to-date, multidisciplinary focus on surgical and interventional ultrasound covers the array of procedures for which ultrasound is increasingly utilized Full-color illustrations with hundreds of ultrasound images Valuable opening chapter on the physics of ultrasound, which enables better quality images and a better understanding of image interpretation Important chapter on advanced technologies highlights 3D ultrasound imaging and contrast ultrasound, drawing attention to their safe and effective implementation in surgical practice Emphasis on ultrasound-guided anesthesia explains how ultrasound can enhance the precision of regional anesthetic procedures Instructive companion DVD features clips of key diagnostic and interventional techniques

Point-of-Care Ultrasound Techniques for the Small Animal Practitioner

Author : Gregory R. Lisciandro
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119460980
Total Pages : 1024 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (194 download)

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Book Synopsis Point-of-Care Ultrasound Techniques for the Small Animal Practitioner by : Gregory R. Lisciandro

Download or read book Point-of-Care Ultrasound Techniques for the Small Animal Practitioner written by Gregory R. Lisciandro and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-03-30 with total page 1024 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a thorough revision and update to the first landmark book that presented a standardized approach to focused point-of-care ultrasound exams of the abdomen, thorax, musculoskeletal and eye in veterinary practice. Now incorporating new applications for focused ultrasound exams and additional species, this Second Edition continues to be a state-of-the-art reference for using abbreviated ultrasound exams in clinical practice. A companion website features supplementary video clips of these point-of-care techniques depicting actual ultrasound exams for comparison and comprehension. New chapters in Point-of-Care Ultrasound Techniques for the Small Animal Practitioner, Second Edition cover ultrasound-guided nerve blocks, musculoskeletal, brain imaging, and applications of focused ultrasound techniques in cats, exotics and marine mammals—making it an essential purchase for veterinarians wanting to incorporate point-of-care ultrasound techniques into their veterinary practices. Presents a standardized approach to point-of-care ultrasound as an extension of the physical exam, including trauma, non-trauma, and monitoring applications Includes coverage of new techniques for focused ultrasound exams, including lung, anesthesia and ultrasound guided nerve blocks, transcranial brain imaging, musculoskeletal, volume status evaluation, and rapid assessment for treatable forms of shock Adds cats, exotic and wildlife mammals, and marine mammals to the existing canine coverage Emphasizes the integration of point-of-care ultrasound techniques for optimizing patient care and accurate patient assessment Offers access to a companion website with supplementary video clips showing many clinically relevant didactic examples The second edition of Point-of-Care Ultrasound Techniques for the Small Animal Practitioner is an excellent resource for veterinary practitioners, ranging from the general practitioner to nearly all clinical specialists, including internal medicine, oncology, cardiology, emergency and critical care, anesthesiology, ophthalmology, exotics, and zoo medicine specialists, and veterinary students.

Elastography of the Liver and Beyond

Author : Mirella Fraquelli
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 303074132X
Total Pages : 283 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (37 download)

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Book Synopsis Elastography of the Liver and Beyond by : Mirella Fraquelli

Download or read book Elastography of the Liver and Beyond written by Mirella Fraquelli and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-08-25 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume explores the main applications of elastographic techniques in hepatological and gastroenterological diseases, and elaborates on the use of these diagnostic techniques in a broad range of clinical settings; in this regard, it provides a clear critical methodological approach to the correct indication, taking into account the existing diagnostic pathways, the actual diagnostic accuracy of elastographic techniques, and their impact on clinical practice in terms of correct positioning of the test in the diagnostic pathway and clinical outcomes improvement. In the first chapters, which focus on the correct methodology for Diagnostic Accuracy Assessment of non -invasive techniques, the architecture of diagnostic research is discussed. In turn, the following sections describe a broad range of clinical applications in hepatology and gastroenterology. The closing section presents a number of case studies on practical issues, together with a critical discussion on how to promote the appropriate use of these technologies. Given its scope, the book will be of interest to specialists, post-graduate medical students, and researchers in the fields of hepatology and gastroenterology.