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 guide Over 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 use Information 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