Overview
Richly illustrated with ultrasound images
Written by experts in the field of scrotal and penile ultrasound imaging
Includes a discussion of ultrasound accreditation for urology practices
Provides protocols that are compliant with both accrediting organizations and third party payers
Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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Table of contents (7 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
About this book
Ultrasound of the Male Genitalia presents a comprehensive, evidence based reference as well as a practical guide for the performance and interpretation of the male genital ultrasound examination. The volume begins with the history of male genital ultrasound and includes a discussion of regulations surrounding the performance of ultrasound examinations by urologists. The book provides a comprehensive review of ultrasound physics, image quality and patient safety. Normal ultrasound anatomy and common pathologic findings are covered in depth. Illustrations are used throughout the text to clarify complex topics. Practical scanning protocols for both the testes and the phallus, which are compliant with both accrediting organizations and third party payers, are described with their corresponding images. Also, included is a detailed discussion of color, power and spectral Doppler as well developing technologies such as sonoelastography in the diagnosis of male genitalia pathology.
With broad contributions from authorities in the field, Ultrasound of the Male Genitalia is a valuable resource to urologists, andrologists, fellows and residents and others interested in male genital ultrasound.
Editors and Affiliations
About the editor
Professor of Urology, The Arthur Smith Institute for Urology, Director of Reproductive and Sexual Medicine, North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System, New Hyde Park, NY
Adjunct Clinical Professor of Urology & Reproductive Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Ultrasound of the Male Genitalia
Editors: Bruce R. Gilbert
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-7744-0
Publisher: Springer New York, NY
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media New York 2015
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4614-7743-3Published: 13 April 2015
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4939-4330-2Published: 05 October 2016
eBook ISBN: 978-1-4614-7744-0Published: 09 April 2015
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XI, 190
Number of Illustrations: 71 b/w illustrations, 117 illustrations in colour
Topics: Urology, Internal Medicine