L. Santiago Medina, C. Craig Blackmore, Kimberly E. Applegate, editors ; foreword by Bruce J. Hillman
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition Statement
Rev. ed
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
New York :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Springer,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
c2011
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
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xx, 680 p. :
Other Physical Details
ill. ;
Dimensions
26 cm
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references and index
CONTENTS NOTE
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Principles, methodology, economics, and radiation risk -- Oncologic imaging -- Neuroimaging -- Musculoskeletal imaging -- Cardiovascular and chest imaging -- Abdominal and pelvic imaging
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Presents the radiologist and clinician with a user-friendly guide to the evidence-based science and the merit behind the diagnostic imaging performed in medicine. Provides a systematic framework for understanding the best imaging choices for patient care. Topics include patient selection, imaging strategies, test performance, cost-effectiveness, and applicability.--from back cover