Imaging of the cervical spine in children / / Leonard E. Swischuk

• Autore: Swischuk Leonard E. <1937->
• Pubblicazione: New York, : Springer, 2013
• Edizione: 2nd ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (115 p.)
• Disciplina: 616.0757
• Soggetto topico: Cervical vertebrae - Diseases - Diagnosis; Diagnostic imaging; Children - Diseases - Diagnosis
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Developmental Anatomy -- Normal Variations -- Anomalies -- Anomalies and Normal Variations of the Dens -- Trauma -- Miscellaneous Cervical Spine Problems.-.
• Sommario/riassunto: Dr. Leonard Swischuk has revised his outstanding work on imaging the cervical spine in children. He draws upon his extensive experience to provide practitioners with an insightful approach to pediatric cervical spine injuries. The text covers developmental anatomy, normal variants, congenital anomalies, abnormalities of the dens, trauma, and miscellaneous abnormalities of the cervical spine. The book has several strengths that appeal to radiology residents, such as its succinct overview of the topic and helpful reference lists that guide readers to additional resources. Dr. Swischuk illustrates conditions he discusses with excellent plain film examples that help residents identify cases they are likely to encounter during board exams and in practice. Accompanying CT and MR images clarify and qualify the findings. Dr. Swischuk's direct writing style makes the complex content highly accessible, providing imaging residents with an invaluable introduction to pediatric cervical spine radiology.
• Titolo autorizzato: Imaging of the Cervical Spine in Children
• ISBN: 1-283-62262-9; 9786613935076; 1-4614-3788-1
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910438128803321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II