Surgical Ultrasound

This unique book is written specifically for surgeons. But that's not all. Edited by a surgeon and a gastroenterology specialist, its relevant to both these disciplines. What's more, it's comprehensive and detailed: it covers everything from the technical basics, to emergency surgical ultrasound, to possible further diagnostic procedures. A truly practical guideOver 850 high-quality illustrations help to put the theory into practice. And explanatory drawings next to each ultrasound picture make it easy for even the inexperienced eye to interpret images. Clear, concise -- and easy to useInformation is broken down into clear sections. Each section focuses on the surgical ultrasound of a specific organ system, and is written by a proven expert in the field.Topics include:

The acute abdomen

Thoracic and abdominal trauma

Endoscopic ultrasound

Doppler and color-coded Duplex ultrasound

Transplantation ultrasound

Intraoperative ultrasound

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