Nuclear medicine is an important component of modern medicine. This easy-to-use book is designed to acquaint readers with the basic principles of nuclear medicine, the instrumentation used, the gamut of procedures available, and the basis for selecting specific diagnostic or therapeutic procedures and interpreting results. After an introductory chapter on the history, technical basis, and scope of nuclear medicine, a series of chapters are devoted to the application of nuclear medicine techniques in the different body systems. In addition,the use of nuclear medicine methods within oncology is carefully examined, covering diagnosis, staging, assessment of treatment response, radiotherapy planning, and the sentinel node technique. The book concludes with a chapter devoted to nuclear medicine therapy. This practical and up-to-date guide to nuclearmedicine is ideal for beginners and will also help professionals who need to retrieve useful information rapidly. Ideal guide for students, with clear presentation of material to assist rapid learningExplains the application of nuclear medicine techniques in different body systems and in oncologyIncludes a special chapter on radionuclide therapyContains 125 high-quality illustrations and images INDICE: Basics Considerations. Genitourinary System. Endocrine System. Digestive and Hepatobiliary Systems. Infection and Inflammation. Respiratory System. Skeletal System. Cardiovascular System. Central Nervous System. Oncology. Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine.
- ISBN: 978-3-642-19425-2
- Editorial: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 150
- Fecha Publicación: 01/06/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés