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Echocardiography has recently become one of' the most important techniques in clinical cardiology.

Biliary tract complications are still the major cause of morbidity following orthotopic liver transplantation.

For the new English edition, this highly popular book has been thoroughly revised and updated to include the enormous progress seen recently in the field of ultrasonography.

New developments in the field of high resolution imaging focus on functional parameters pertaining to disease-specific medical imaging.

In the United States in 1997, 28800 new cases of malignant tumors of the kidney and renal pelvis were diagnosed along with 2100 new cases of malignant tumors of the ureter and other urinary organs, 7200 primary malignant tumors of the testis, and 1300 primary malignant tumors of the penis and other genital organs.

Historically, the diagnosis of clinical problems in the head and neck has relied on a combination of physical examination and plain film radiography.

Although the technology required for the successful application of contrast echo cardiography has evolved rapidly over the past few years, the technique has not yet gained widespread clinical acceptance.

Mit der komplett überarbeiteten und um die Farbdopplerdiagnostik erweiterten Neuauflage ihres sehr erfolgreichen Buchs vermitteln die Autoren Pädiatern, Radiologen, Kinderchirurgen und Perinatologen einen umfassenden Überblick über die Ultraschalldiagnostik als diagnostisches Instrument in der Kinderheilkunde.

I have not embarked on the foreword to this scientific monograph by Armando and Gior- gio ROSSI in the expectation that it will be an easy task, because these two authors are the last remaining members of a family that has left its mark in the field of radiology in our country: therefore, the writer's enthusiasm and detachment could be jeopardized by mem- ories of his own teachers and elders and the respect he still feels towards them.

Methods- Thorough description of the current imaging and functional investigation techniques in nuclear medicine and radiology- Detailed portrayal of indications and differential diagnosesClinical Applications- Exhaustive description of the features of paediatric urological diseases relevant for diagnostic imaging- Embryologic and pathophysiologic background- Clear recommendations on application of diagnostic imaging techniques based on the latest findings and consensus guidelinesCase Studies- Large number of case reports illustrating standard procedures in diagnostic imaging- Case descriptions highlighting common diagnostic problems- Presentation of unusual and rare cases

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Fluorchlorkohlenwasserstoffe (FCKW) und Chlorkohlenwasserstoffe (CKW) zerstören maßgeblich die lebenserhaltende Ozonschicht und tragen in erheblichem Umfang zum Treibhauseffekt bei.

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Dieser Buchtitel ist Teil des Digitalisierungsprojekts Springer Book Archives mit Publikationen, die seit den Anfängen des Verlags von 1842 erschienen sind.

During the last decade, a rapid growth of knowledge in the field of re-entry and planetary entry has resulted in many significant advances useful to the student, engineer and scientist.

Dieser Buchtitel ist Teil des Digitalisierungsprojekts Springer Book Archives mit Publikationen, die seit den Anfängen des Verlags von 1842 erschienen sind.

Dieser Buchtitel ist Teil des Digitalisierungsprojekts Springer Book Archives mit Publikationen, die seit den Anfängen des Verlags von 1842 erschienen sind.

Dieser Buchtitel ist Teil des Digitalisierungsprojekts Springer Book Archives mit Publikationen, die seit den Anfängen des Verlags von 1842 erschienen sind.

This volume includes original papers presented at the 4th Symposium on Satellite Dynamics held at the XII Annual Plenary Meeting of COSPAR.

During the last decade, rapid growth of knowledge in the field of jet, rocket, nuclear, ion and electric propulsion has resulted in many advances useful to the student, engineer and scientist.

Interest in regional anaesthesia has been flourishing for a number of reasons, including in particular the feasibility of ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks.

This comprehensive book presents all aspects of acoustic metamaterials and phononic crystals.

This book offers a practical approach to the world of diagnostic ultrasound.

Chest sonography is an established procedure in the assessment of pulmonary and pleural disease, allowing the investigator to make an unequivocal diagnosis without exposing the patient to costly and stressful procedures.

This book aims to provide comprehensive coverage of the field of air transportation, giving attention to all major aspects, such as aviation regulation, economics, management and strategy.

This book is a comprehensive account of imaging of acute appendicitis and other appendiceal diseases.

Over the past two decades it has been increasingly recognized that whole-body ultrasound is an invaluable tool in the critically ill.

This is the second edition of a well-received book that has been recommended for inclusion in any vascular library or vascular radiology suite.

Over the past twenty years, stress echocardiography has developed into a well-established technique that is versatile, patient friendly, and relatively inexpensive.

Chest sonography is an established procedure in the stepwise imaging diagnosis of pulmonary and pleural disease.

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Sonography of the gastrointestinal tract in fetuses, neonates and children entails no known biological risk, permits serial scanning and can provide information unobtainable with any other imaging modality.

Since the first edition of this book, sonography of the peripheral nervous system has evolved further.

Sonography of baby hips for the diagnosis of DDH and dysplasia has grown steadily in importance in recent years.

It is with great pleasure and pride that the World Federation for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (WFUMB) publishes this "e;Manual of Diagnostic Ultrasound in Infectious and Tropical Diseases"e;.

Die Ultraschall-Fibel führt in klar verständlicher Weise in die Ultraschalldiagnostik einschließlich der Dopplerdiagnostik und der interventionellen Methoden ein.

The second edition of Doppler Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology has been expanded and comprehensively updated to present the current standards of practice in Doppler ultrasound and the most recent developments in the technology.

This comprehensive and up-to-date presentation of vascular ultrasound provides a detailed account of this diagnostic modality and the exciting expansion it has seen in recent years.

This book provides a comprehensive account of the physical basis and the clinical applications of microbubble-based contrast agents.

I am very pleased to have been asked to write the foreword to this book.