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 the neck and brain, the cardiovascular system, the thorax, the abdomen and GI system, the pelvis and urinary system, and the 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.

Features

• Provides a wide-ranging overview of the latest research in CT
• Includes contributions from experts and pioneers in the field
• Discusses the risks of CT, especially in pediatric patients
• Presents extensive references at the end of each chapter to enhance further study

Review

Contents

Vol-1: Abdomen, Pelvis, and CAD Applications

Chapter 1: Liver
Chapter 2: Gallbladder and Bile Ducts
Chapter 3: Spleen
Chapter 4: Pancreas
Chapter 5: Adrenal Gland
Chapter 6: Pathology of the Stomach and Small Bowel
Chapter 7: Imaging of the Retroperitoneum
Chapter 8: Abdominal Wall
Chapter 9: Diseases of the Colon and Rectum
Chapter 10: Posttraumatic and PostsurgicaI Abdomen
Chapter 11: Kidney and Ureters
Chapter 12: Bladder
Chapter 13: Male Pelvis
Chapter 14: Female Pelvis: Uterus, Ovaries, Fallopian Tubes,and Vagina
Chapter 15: Degenerative and Traumatic Diseases of the Spine
Chapter 16: Inflammatory Diseases of the Spine
Chapter 17: Imaging of Spinal Tumors with Emphasis on MDCT
Chapter 18: Ilio-Sacral Pathology
Chapter 19: Upper and Lower Extremities
Chapter 20: Pathology of the Muscles and Soft Tissues
Chapter 21: Computed Tomography-Based Interventional Radiology in the Musculoskeletal System
Chapter 22: CT in Pediatrics: A Guide for Optimization
Chapter 23: Forensic Medicine
Chapter 24: Dental Scan and Odontoiatric Applications
Chapter 25: Dual Energy Computed Tomography: Tissue Characterization
Chapter 26: Computed Tomography Multispectral Imaging
Chapter 27: Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography: Concept and General Application
Chapter 28: Modified Akaike Information Criterion for Selecting the Numbers of Mixture Components: An Application to Initial Lung Segmentation
Chapter 29: CAD Computed Tomography Lung Application
Chapter 30: PET/CT Nodule Segmentation and Diagnosis: A Survey

Vol-2: Principles, Head, Neck, and Vascular Systems

Chapter 1 Technical Principles of Computed Tomography
Chapter 2 CT Perfusion: Principles, Implementations, and Clinical Applications
Chapter 3 Contrast Media in Computed Tomography Imaging
Chapter 4 Computed Tomography Angiography: Postprocessing Methods and Clinical Applications
Chapter 5 Radiation Dose in Computed Tomogra
Chapter 6 Imaging of the Paranasal Sinuses and Ear
Chapter 7 Head and Neck
Chapters Computed Tomography Imaging of Brain Tumors
Chapters Computed Tomography Imaging of Stroke
Chapter 10 Neurodegenerative Diseases
Chapter 11 Central Nervous System Infection
Chapter 12 Head Trauma
Chapter 13 Coronary Artery Imaging
Chapter 14 Cardiovascular CT Imaging of Valvular Structure and Myocardial Perfusion: Anatomic and Functional CT Data for the Planning of Cardiovascular Procedures
Chapter 15 Pathologies of the Pericardium
Chapter 16 Pulmonary Embolism and Pulmonary Hypertension
Chapter 17 Computed Tomography of Carotid and Vertebral Arteries
Chapter 18 CT of the Aorta and Splanchnic Vessels
Chapter 19 Peripheral CT Angiography of the Lower and Upper Limbs
Chapter 20 CT Venography
Chapter 21 Infective Pathology of the Lung
Chapter 22 Interstitial Lung Disease
Chapter 23 Pulmonary Neoplasms of the Lung
Chapter 24 Pathologies of the Mediastinum