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Imaging of the Cervical Spine in Children Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002 Edition
Author(s): Leonard E. Swischuk (Author)
- Publisher: Springer
- Publication Date: 28 Oct. 2004
- Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
- Language: English
- Print length: 150 pages
- ISBN-10: 0387219137
- ISBN-13: 9780387219134
Book Description
Dr. Leonard Swischuk has produced yet another outstanding work on imaging the cervical spine in children. He draws upon his extensive experience to provide practitioners with an insightful approach to pediatric cervical spine injuries. The text covers developmental anatomy, normal variants, congenital anomalies, abnormalities of the dens, trauma, and miscellaneous abnormalities of the cervical spine.
The book has several strengths that appeal to radiology residents, such as its succinct overview of the topic and helpful reference lists that guide readers to additional resources. Dr. Swischuk illustrates conditions he discusses with excellent plain film examples that help residents identify cases they are likely to encounter during board exams and in practice. Accompanying CT and MR images clarify and qualify the findings. Dr. Swischuk's direct writing style makes the complex content highly accessible, providing imaging residents with an invaluable introduction to pediatric cervical spine radiology.
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This softcover edition has several notable strengths, such as its succinct and well-organized overview of the subject. Residents will be able to identify cases that they are likely to encounter during board exams and in practice. Dr. Swischuk has selected excellent plain film examples from his personal collection that illustrate the conditions he discusses and reflect his emphasis on cervical radiography. The illustrated cases also include CT and MR images that clarify and qualify the plain film findings. Helpful reference lists complete each chapter and guide residents to resources for further reading. In addition, the direct writing style makes the complex content highly accessible, providing imaging residents with an invaluable introduction to pediatric cervical spine radiology.
