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Ideal for residents starting in radiology and radiologic technologists,
this concise manual is the perfect introduction to the physics and practice of
CT and the interpretation of basic CT images. Designed as a systematic learning
tool, it introduces the use of CT scanners for all organs, and includes
positioning, use of contrast media, representative CT scans of normal and
pathological findings, explanatory drawings with keyed anatomic structures, and
an overview of the most important measurement data. Finally, self-assessment
quizzes - including answers - at the end of each chapter help the reader monitor
progress and evaluate knowledge gained. New in this fourth edition: - Updated
examination protocols for multidetector CT and CT angiography - An extended
chapter on dual source CT - A new chapter on contrast injector