Emergency Radiology of the Abdomen: Imaging Features and Differential Diagnosis for a Timely Management Approach (Medical Radiology)

The term “acute abdomen” refers to a serious, often progressive clinical situation that calls for immediate diagnostic and therapeutic action. Today, diagnosis via imaging has basically replaced the physical examination in the emergency room and the Radiologist has become of primary importance in this setting. However, close co-operation among the various specialists involved is essential for successful patient management, and thus the Radiologist needs to have a full understanding of the imaging modalities and technical skills required, as well as appropriate clinical knowledge of the disorder in order to manage the condition. This book provides a comprehensive review of the multifaceted etiology, pathophysiology and clinical presentation of acute abdominal conditions, focusing on the imaging features that are relevant to a timely management approach. Numerous high-quality images, diagrams and easy-to-read tables are provided. This book comprehensively highlights modern emergency radiology diagnosis of the acute abdomen. In traumatic as well as non-traumatic emergencies, the clinical term ́ acute abdomen ́ refers to a variety of serious conditions in an often progressive clinical situation that call for an immediate diagnostic and therapeutic intervention. Today, thorough and ℗ rapid diagnostic radiological imaging is broadly available and ℗ the radiologist has gained a central role in ℗ patient handling in many emergency medicine departments. In addition to proficient radiological knowledge, communication and close co-operation among the various specialists involved are essential for successful patient management. Emergency radiologists must not only acquire a full understanding of the imaging modalities and technical℗ requirements, but they should also have appropriate clinical knowledge of the various disorders in order to become valuable contributors to the therapy decision-making process. Emergency Radiology of the Abdomen provides a comprehensive review of the etiology, pathophysiology, and clinical presentation of acute abdominal conditions, both after traumatic events and in the non-traumatic setting. It focuses on imaging features and high-end emergency radiology that are indispensable for a timely management approach. Numerous high-quality images, diagrams, and easy-to-read tables are provided Front Matter....Pages i-xvii Acute Abdomen: Clinical Context and Indications for Imaging....Pages 1-16 Acute Abdomen: Rational Use of us, MDCT, and MRI....Pages 17-29 Liver and Bile Ducts....Pages 31-54 Gallbladder....Pages 55-68 Spleen....Pages 69-88 Pancreas....Pages 89-109 Kidney, Ureter, Adrenal Gland....Pages 111-132 Gastrointestinal Tract....Pages 133-163 The Pelvis....Pages 165-188 Vascular Emergencies of the Retroperitoneum....Pages 189-205 MRI of the Acute Abdomen and Pelvis....Pages 207-218 Imaging the Acute Abdomen Within the Pediatric Population....Pages 219-234 The Role of Interventional Radiology....Pages 235-269 Back Matter....Pages 271-277