CT Teaching Manual: A Systematic Approach to CT Reading

by Matthias Hofer, MEDIDAK Publishing GmbH

Ideal for residents starting in radiology and radiologic technologists, this concise manual is the perfect introduction to the physics and practice of CT and the interpretation of basic CT images. Designed as a systematic learning tool, it introduces the use of CT scanners for all organs, and includes positioning, use of contrast media, representative CT scans of normal and pathological findings, explanatory drawings with keyed anatomic structures, and an overview of the most important measurement data. Finally, self-assessment quizzes – including answers – at the end of each chapter help the reader monitor progress and evaluate knowledge gained.

New in this fourth edition:


Updated examination protocols for multidetector CT and CT angiography
An extended chapter on dual source CT
A new chapter on contrast injectors

Genres: Medical

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 15, 2000

Reviews

[May · Rating 4 out of 5]

In my quest to learn how to read CT films I stumbled across this CT Teaching Manual on Goodreads, and fortunately I was able to find it in a local bookstore. Needless to say, Mathhias Hofer succeeds in delivering a systematic guide that enables that reader to identify and diagnose various pathologies in many parts of the body, including but not limited to: the cranium, the thorax, the abdomen, the lower limbs, and the spine, in addition to a brief excursion into the realm of CT angiography, which was quite intriguing. There were some technical explanations that I wasn't particularly interested in and that were not relevant to my studies; nonetheless, it was an enlightening and informative read.
Highly recommended to my fellow physicians.