Main description:

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has become the leading cross-sectional imaging method in clinical practice. Continuous technical improvements have significantly broadened the scope of applications. At present, MR imaging is not only the most important diagnostic technique in neuroradiology and musculoskeletal radiology, but has also become an invaluable diagnostic tool for abdominal, pelvic, cardiac, breast and vascular imaging. This book offers practical guidelines for performing efficient and cost-effective MRI examinations in daily practice. The underlying idea is that, by adopting a practical protocol-based approach, the work-flow in a MRI unit can be streamlined and optimized.

Contents:

Principles of Magnetic Resonance.- Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Brain.- Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Spine.- Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Head and Neck.- Musculoskeletal System.- Abdomen: Liver, Spleen, Biliary System, Pancreas, and GI Tract.- Abdomen: Retroperitoneum, Adrenals, Kidneys, and Upper Urinary Tract.- MRI of the Pelvis.- MRI of the Chest.- Heart.- MR Angiography.- MRI of the Breast.- Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Pediatric Patients.- Whole-Body MRI.