Duplex And Color Doppler Imaging Of The Venous System (medical Radiology / Diagnostic Imaging)

The book provides a detailed, lucid, up-to-date account of the application of color duplex Doppler sonography in the diagnosis of pathologic conditions of the human venous system. Basic principles of duplex and color Doppler sonography are discussed, and examination techniques clearly explained. The interpretation of findings is elucidated with the assistance of numerous high-quality illustrations. All chapters are written by recognized experts in the field, ensuring that this volume will be of great value to all with an interest in sonography of the venous system. The human venous system has, in the past, not alwaysattracted the same attention and interest from radiologists as the arterial system. Nevertheless, some of the pathologic conditions of the venous system are either frequently seen in daily practice such as varicosis of the lower extremity, or may relate to more severe and even life-threatening conditions,for instance deep venous thrombosis or liver venous pathology. However,enormous progress has been achieved during the past decade in the field of duplex and color Doppler imaging necessitating an update in our knowledge of these techniques. For both reasons, a volume specifically dealing with duplex and color Doppler ima­ ging of the venous system was considered an appropriate addition to the series Medical Radiology - Diagnostic Imaging. I would like to thank Prof. Mostbeck for his outstanding performance as the editor of this work. I would like to congratulate him and the many contributing authors, all renowned experts in the field, on their comprehensive coverage of the different topics, the up-to-date contents and the superb illustrations. I stronglybelievethat this bookwill encounter the same success as previous volumes published in this series. Front Matter....Pages I-IX Basic Principles and Physics of Duplex and Color Doppler Imaging....Pages 1-18 Venous Duplex Doppler and Color Doppler Imaging Techniques....Pages 19-34 Venous Hemodynamics and Normal Doppler Findings in the Venous System....Pages 35-45 Doppler Imaging of Jugular Vein and Thoracic Inlet Venous Obstruction....Pages 47-53 Doppler Imaging of Liver Veins....Pages 55-67 Doppler Imaging of Abdominal Veins....Pages 69-90 Quantitative Assessment of Splanchnic Venous Hemodynamics by Doppler Techniques....Pages 91-103 Doppler Imaging of TIPS....Pages 105-113 Doppler Imaging of Lower Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis....Pages 115-126 Preoperative Assessment of Varicosis of the Lower Extremity by Doppler Techniques....Pages 127-134 Venous Color Duplex Sonography of the Scrotum....Pages 135-140 Influences of Cardiac Pathology on Doppler Findings in the Venous System....Pages 141-151 Pediatric Aspects of Doppler Imaging of the Venous System....Pages 153-159 Back Matter....Pages 161-170