Fundamentals of Body MRI: Edition 2

Christopher G. Roth · Sandeep Deshmukh

jul 2016 · Elsevier Health Sciences

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Effectively perform and interpret MR body imaging with this concise, highly illustrated resource! Fundamentals of Body MRI, 2nd Edition, by Drs. Christopher Roth and Sandeep Deshmukh, covers the essential concepts residents, fellows, and practitioners need to know, laying a solid foundation for understanding the basics and making accurate diagnoses. This easy-to-use title in the Fundamentals of Radiology series covers all common body MR imaging indications and conditions, while providing new content on physics and noninterpretive skills with an emphasis on quality and safety.

• More than 1,400 detailed MRI images
and 100 algorithms and diagrams highlight key findings and help you grasp visual nuances of images you’re likely to encounter.
• All common body MR imaging content is covered
, along with discussion of how physics, techniques, hardware, and artifacts affect results.
• Consult this title on your favorite e-reader
, conduct rapid searches, and adjust font sizes for optimal readability.

• Newly streamlined format
helps you retrieve important information more quickly.
• Extensively revised content
on the liver, including new MRI contrast agents; new coverage of the spleen; and new safety tips and guidelines keep you up to date.
• New chapters
on GI imaging, the prostate, and the male genitourinary system make this a one-stop reference to address the full range of body MRI.

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Dr. Roth began his fellowship training in body MRI at Thomas Jefferson University with an extraordinary high volume of body MRI cases featuring a wide array of disease is the foundation upon which he built my expertise in body MRI. His subsequent 17 years of clinical experience includes 11 years as a faculty member at TJUH in the abdominal imaging division, where he has continued his clinical work in MRI and exposure to this patient population and currently serve as the division director. During this time, Dr. Roth have participated in numerous research endeavors focused on body MRI topics, including hepatic malignancies, renal lesion assessment, prostate cancer, MR enterography and other topics. Additionally, he has written chapters, educational manuscripts and a book on the topic, Fundamentals of Body MRI.