Introduction to Ultrasound

A basic ultrasound textbook that covers all important aspects of abdominal, pelvic, obstetrical, and superficial structure sonography. A brief introductory section covering the principles of ultrasound physics and instrumentation is followed by a system-by-system review of ultrasound applications. Presents Doppler ultrasound applications throughout to educate the reader on such applications on an area-by-area basis. Includes an extensive use of tables listing differential diagnoses, pathologic classifications, protocols for many different types of examinations and more. Features short chapters for easier reading, i.e. coverage of the biliary system in four short chapters rather then one long chapter. Uses captioned illustrations to teach anatomy and other aspects of ultrasound so the reader is not burdened by lengthy text. Showcases hundreds of high-quality illustrations--in black-and-white and colour--as well as a large number of anatomical drawings to demonstrate the principles described in the text.