Clinical and internal medicine

The human venous system has, in the past, not alwaysattracted the same attention and interest from radiologists as the arterial system.

Due to changes in modern life, occupational dermatoses are increasing.

Considerable effort has gone into the research of common cancers - lung, bowel, ovarian, cervical, and prostate cancer.

Widespread use of mammography has resulted in detection of small cancers with favorable prognosis, as well as an array of indeterminate lesions, the majority of which turn out to be histologically benign.

The Atlas of PET/CT Imaging in Oncology serves an educational purpose and is designed to teach radiologists and nuclear medicine specialists about important aspects of molecular imaging and nuclear medicine specialists about the benefits of anatomic imaging.

This book, unique in focusing specifically on cardiac masses, is the result of cooperation among a number of teams of radiologists working under the aegis of the French Society of Cardiovascular Imaging (SFICV).

The first edition to A Guide to Bone Marrow Transplantation was published 10 years ago.

This book contains the contributions to the 30th Hemophilia Symposium, 1999.

While MRI has proved itself to be an excellent diagnostic noninvasive modality for imaging of the brain, medulla, and musculoskeletal system due to its high intrinsic con- trast resolution and tissue characterisation potential based on the judicious application of specific sequences, this has not been the case in the abdomen and pelvis.

A huge amount of fixed and paraffin-embedded tissue is stored in every hospital.

This richly illustrated book covers all aspects of aesthetic facial surgery, from anatomy to the variety of procedures employed in facial surgery, including ancillary techniques such as chemical peel, laser, and facial fillers.

The Annual Update compiles the most recent developments in experimental and clinical research and practice in one comprehensive reference book.

Since 1987 Acute Leukemias (AL) has regularly reported on the state of the art in the rapidly growing, successful and exciting field of biology and management of these diseases.

Induction chemotherapy, as part of an integrated plan of management for locally advanced cancers, is being practiced throughout the world, but frequently teams are unaware of the work being undertaken in other institutions.

It is now widely accepted that multidisciplinary collaboration and multimodality treatment approaches are important in improving the survival of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma.

The field of nuclear medicine has evolved rapidly in recent years, and one very important aspect of this progress has been the introduction of hybrid imaging systems.

Cerebral Angiography is a comprehensive and well-illustrated guide to the diagnostic use of cerebral angiography.

As a result of the increasing number of surgical procedures on the brain, head, neck, and spine, postoperative changes are being encountered more frequently on neuroradiological examinations.

Owing to financial constraints, greater pressure is being put on physicians to order only appropriate radiologic exams.

This comprehensive, up-to-date reference book is intended to serve as the standard guide in the field.

This book systematically reviews and discusses recent studies and articles on the immunology of female genital tract tissue.

The intention of this book was to have investigators describe an expert opinion on their field of research and cutting-edge work in their laboratory on the neurobiology and treatment of eating disorders.

More than 25,000 chemical products have the potential to cause ocular burns.

The field of liver tumors in children has seen tremendous therapeutic advances over recent years.

Herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO) is a common disease in the elderly and the immunosuppressed, with potentially devastating sequelae.

In this book a team of leading experts come together to provide a comprehensive overview of modern imaging of the abdomen and pelvis, with detailed sections on both gastrointestinal and genitourinary imaging.

Gastrointestinal Oncology is an evidence-based, practical reference intended to assist in the diagnosis and management of patients with gastrointestinal malignancies.

This book is a comprehensive and up-to-date compendium on all aspects of childhood leukemia.

This book provides detailed insight into the difficult problem of pediatric airway management.

This book is intended as a reference manual that will provide the busy clinician with up-to-date information on the diagnosis and treatment of uncommon and rare gynecological cancers.

The incidence of skin cancer has risen rapidly in recent decades, and patients often present initially to practitioners in many different specialties.

Computed tomography of the heart has become a highly accurate diagnostic modality that is attracting increasing attention.

Intraperitoneal chemotherapy is increasingly being used as first-line treatment for ovarian cancer.

Pediatric retinal diseases are not simply retinal diseases that occur in children; rather, they are unique disorders that often are not found in adults.

It is now 20 years since thoracoscopic surgery first entered everyday hospital practice, revolutionizing surgery and offering major benefits to patients.

Ischemic optic neuropathy, often referred to as a stroke of the optic nerve, is one of the major causes of visual impairment or loss of vision.

This book is an informative and comprehensive guide to the essential techniques currently employed in corneal surgery.

This manual will meet the everyday needs of the wide range of medical professionals who play a role in the treatment of children referred to hospital because of renal disease.

New developments such as refined combined modality approaches and significant technical advances in radiation treatment planning and delivery are facilitating the re-irradiation of previously exposed volumes.

Scrotal Pathology is a comprehensive practical guide to the management of patients who present with scrotal disorders.

Lectures on scientific data, educational lectures, and the various other forms of oral presentation are the basis for every medical meeting.

This extraordinary reference describes the scientific basis, summarizes the existing evidence that functional food for skin really works, and addresses the key questions asked by dermatologists and patients when it comes to practical aspects of nutrition based strategies in clinical and cosmetical dermatology.

T e four heart valves reside in the center of the heart.

This updated second edition of Acute Ischemic Stroke: Imaging and Intervention provides a comprehensive account of the state of the art in the diagnosis and treatment of acute ischemic stroke.

This book provides a well-illustrated, comprehensive, and up-to-date account of Hodgkin lymphoma.

Basic Radiation Oncology is an all-in-one book, encompassing the essential aspects of radiation physics, radiobiology, and clinical radiation oncology.

This well-received book, now in its fifth edition, is unique in providing a detailed examination of the technological basis of radiation therapy.

The treatment of prostate cancer continues to be problematic owing to serious side-effects, including erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence.