IMAGING OF THE TEMPORAL BONE

Authoritative and lavishly illustrated, this best-selling reference returns in a fourth edition with comprehensive coverage of the current imaging strategies for the evaluation of disease processes affecting the temporal bone and its intricate anatomy. New in this edition is a highly practical "how-to" chapter that presents imaging modalities and technical parameters for CT and MRI as well as an overview of the role of plain film radiography, ultrasound, PET, and PET/CT. The chapter then addresses major clinical indications, providing step-by-step descriptions of how to protocol each case, how to interpret the studies, and how to report findings. The remaining chapters thoroughly cover specific anatomic areas of the temporal bone separately. Each chapter places special emphasis on gaining a solid foundation of the normal anatomy and anatomic variations. It then discusses imaging protocols and image evaluation for specific clinical problems.

Highlights:

This book is an essential reference for a multidisciplinary approach to assessing diseases affecting the temporal bone. It is an ideal resource for all radiologists, neuroradiologists, head and neck radiologists, and residents in these specialties. It is also valuable for otolaryngologists, otologists, and head and neck surgeons.

Reviews

Rev iews from the 3rd Edition:

"The writing is lucid, illustrations are superb and detailed, and line drawings are excellent...This book is a necessity..." --Radiology

"A valuable resource for radiology residents, fellows and practicing radiologists...The authors have done an excellent job of compiling MR images that show typical disease process...A high-quality product." --American Journal of Roentgenology

Author

Joel D. Swartz , MD, President, Germantown Imaging Associates, Gladwyne PA, USA (Author)