Learning Ultrasound Imaging

This book offers a practical approach to the world of diagnostic ultrasound. It has been structured in a reader-friendly, case-based format that makes it easy and enjoyable to learn the basics of the applications and interpretation of ultrasound. Each case includes illustrations, descriptions of the imaging findings, and technical details and serves to identify the essential imaging features of the pathology under consideration, thus assisting the reader in the diagnosis of similar cases. The book is divided into 17 short chapters that review the most important areas of ultrasound application and also document the latest advances in the use of contrast and interventional ultrasound. The authors treat every topic from a “how to do it” perspective with the aim of imparting their wide experience in use of the technique. This book forms part of the Learning Imaging series for medical students, residents, less experienced radiologists, and other medical staff.

• Doppler
• Imaging
• Ultrasound
• Ultrasonography
• Diagnostic Radiology

From the reviews:

 “This volume is an up-to-date overview of ultrasound imaging for various abnormalities. … the reference list at the end of each chapter is a guide to further reading on the subject. The case-based format makes it easy to digest the information presented. … the spectrum of information presented on newer ultrasound techniques and the pathologic examples would also appeal to anyone interested in learning about the clinical applications of these techniques. Overall, this book is concise and enjoyable to read.” (Dean Huang, Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology, Vol. 40 (1), 2014)

• , Radiology, Hospital de Basurto, Bilbao, Spain

  Jose Luís del Cura

• , Servício de Radiologia, Hospital Reina Sofia, Córdoba, Spain

  Pedro Seguí

• Hospital Clinic Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain

  Carlos Nicolau

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