Atlas of Ultrasound Measurements by Barry B. Goldberg and John P. McGahan, 2nd ed.
ElsevierScience, St. Louis, 2006, $110
Atlas of Ultrasound Measurements is an indispensable reference for general diagnostic radiologists, sonographers, cardiologists, pediatric radiologists, and obstetricians. The book thoroughly covers a wide variety of topics with an evidence-based approach.
This 411-page reference is organized into 13 sections including first trimester obstetrical measurements during all terms of pregnancy, gynecology, head and neck Doppler, abdomen-vascular ultrasound measurements, and peripheral vascular.
Each chapter -- organized with an introduction, materials, discussion, and references -- offers clear and concise tables, anatomical illustrations, sonographic images, and normograms. Techniques for acquisition of measurements are explained succinctly, including common pitfalls and relevant differential diagnoses.
The images are of exceptional quality and well annotated. In addition to anatomic measurements, a surprisingly comprehensive coverage of Doppler interrogation of vascular anatomy is presented.
The book highlights common obstetric measurements (estimates and ratios of menstrual age and fetal weight, and amniotic fluid index are two examples). Also covered are pediatric measurements (transcranial Doppler in neonates; evaluation of the conus medullaris in the newborn spine).
Emergency medicine (sonographic evaluation of pediatric appendicitis and even evaluation for mesenteric ischemia) is also given its due. Finally, more sub-specialty topics, such as the fetal mandible, fetal rib length and evaluation of biometric data related to twins, are discussed.
Different specialists can appreciate Atlas of Ultrasound Measurements in specific ways. Cardiologists will benefit from general echocardiographic measurements and techniques, while body imagers and sonologists can take advantage the information on abdominal visceral measurements and Doppler ultrasound evaluation of the liver, just to name a few. Some musculoskeletal measurements are also covered -- hip effusions in children, carpal tunnel syndrome, plantar fasciitis, and injuries related to finger pulleys and the Achilles tendon.
This is an outstanding reference that should be in every ultrasound lab, cardiology office, and pediatric radiology department.
By Dr. Ricardo Riego de DiosAuntMinnie.com contributing writer
September 18, 2006
Dr. Riego de Dios is currently a PGY-5 resident at the National Capital Consortium, a combined U.S. Army and U.S. Navy diagnostic radiology residency program, based in Washington, DC, and Bethesda, MD.
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