Diagnostic Pediatric Ultrasound

Marked by a consistent, easy-to-follow structure and

thousands of supporting illustrations, Diagnostic Pediatric Ultrasound

is the

complete go-to reference for daily practice. It clearly shows why ultrasound

is the pediatric imaging modality of first choice, offering safe, non-invasive,

high-quality results that lead to an accurate diagnosis. Providing a wide range

of normal reference images for comparison with pathologic findings, the book is

essential for any clinician using ultrasonography in pediatric care.

Special Features:

• Organized, didactic chapter structure that includes a

  concise introduction, indications for ultrasound, examination techniques, normal

  anatomy and variants, measurement tables of developing organs, and descriptions

  of pathologic findings for every anatomic region and organ system

• Nearly

  1700 high-quality images that depict all conditions in exquisite detail

• Unique Tips from the Pros that offer practical insights gained through actual

  clinical experience with pediatric patients

• Hundreds of current references for further reading

• Instructive

  ultrasound video clips available on Thieme Media Center 

Complete with advice for creating a child-friendly

environment, examining infants and children, communicating with parents, and

diagnosing complex cases, Diagnostic Pediatric Ultrasound

makes a major contribution to the field. It will increase

the know-ledge and skills of all pediatric and general radiologists, radiology

residents, pediatricians, and other specialists who use ultrasound to care for

this sensitive population.