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CT of the Retroperitoneum

From Conventional to Multi-energy Imaging

  • Provides completely up-to-date information on a continuously evolving field
  • Offers a simple and practical approach (e.g. study protocols, clinical examples) for the routine use of dual-energy CT in different retroperitoneal sites
  • The important issue of radiation dose
  • Presents the role of DECT in imaging adrenal pathology

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
  2. Introduction and Technical Principles

    • Angelo Vanzulli, Diana Artioli
    Pages 1-10
  3. Renal Masses

    • Giorgio Ascenti, Achille Mileto, Bernhard Krauss, Silvio Mazziotti, Carmelo Sofia, Emanuele Scribano
    Pages 19-39
  4. CT Urography

    • Achille Mileto, Carmelo Sofia, Silvio Mazziotti, Alfredo Blandino, Emanuele Scribano, Giorgio Ascenti
    Pages 41-51
  5. Urinary Stones

    • Achille Mileto, Bernhard Krauss, Silvio Mazziotti, Alfredo Blandino, Carmelo Sofia, Giorgio Ascenti
    Pages 53-67
  6. Adrenal Glands

    • Achille Mileto, Daniele Marin, Lisa M. Ho, Rendon C. Nelson
    Pages 69-81
  7. Pancreas

    • Achille Mileto, Daniele Marin, Rendon C. Nelson
    Pages 83-100
  8. Back Matter

    Pages 101-102

About this book

This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the continuously evolving field of dual-energy CT (DECT). An introductory section presents information on the physical and technical background of DECT and considers nonspecific and specific software advantages. Clinical applications of DECT in the evaluation of retroperitoneal viscera are then addressed in detail with the help of high-quality illustrations. Particular attention is devoted to the most recent DECT study protocols, software, and applications in aortic, renal, pancreatic, and adrenal disease. A number of case studies are reported that elucidate the advantages of DECT, and the relevant literature is extensively discussed. The book closes by considering radiation dose and dose-saving measures. The simple and practical approach offered by this book will assist radiologists in the optimal routine use and interpretation of DECT in different retroperitoneal sites and radiology technologists in the choice of settingsand parameters.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Dept. of Biomedical Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy

    Giorgio Ascenti

  • Department of Radiology, Niguarda General Hospital, Milano, Italy

    Angelo Vanzulli

  • Dept. of Radiological, Oncological and Pathological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy

    Carlo Catalano

  • Department of Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham NC 27710, USA

    Rendon C. Nelson

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: CT of the Retroperitoneum

  • Book Subtitle: From Conventional to Multi-energy Imaging

  • Authors: Giorgio Ascenti, Angelo Vanzulli, Carlo Catalano, Rendon C. Nelson

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-5469-1

  • Publisher: Springer Milano

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Italia 2014

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-88-470-5468-4Published: 25 October 2013

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-88-470-5879-8Published: 02 October 2016

  • eBook ISBN: 978-88-470-5469-1Published: 01 October 2013

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XII, 102

  • Number of Illustrations: 41 b/w illustrations, 46 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Imaging / Radiology, Gastroenterology

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eBook USD 74.99
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Softcover Book USD 99.00
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  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 109.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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