Surgical Ultrasound [an interdisciplinary approach for surgeons, internists, and ultrasound technicians ; dedicated to Hans Lippert on the occasion of his 60th birthday

Book by Mantke, René, Peitz, Ulrich 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