This book covers the engineering and clinical benefits in diagnosis of human pathologies, including the protocols and potential of advanced tomography scanning with very high quality CT images. With contributions from world-class experts, the book examines all aspects of CT technologies related to the neck and brain, the cardiovascular system, the thorax, the abdomen and GI system, the pelvis and urinary system, and the musculoskeletal system. It also provides coverage of CAD applications to CT along with a discussion of the potential dangers of CT in terms of over-radiation, particularly related to children.

Luca Saba (University of Cagliari, Italy) (Edited by) , Jasjit S. Suri (Global Biomedical Technologies, Inc., Roseville, USA) (Edited by)

General Principles: Principles of CT. Principles of CT perfusion, CT angiography, CT urography, and HRCT. Use and application of contrast material. Post-processing techniques in CT. Radiation dose. Computer-aided detection principles for physician. Neck-Brain: Pathology of the head. Pathology of neck (from infection to neoplasm). Neoplasm of the brain. Degenerative disease of the brain and aging brain. Infective disease of the brain. Traumatic disease of the skull and brain. Cardiovascular System: Coronary artery pathology. Imaging of the heart. Pathologies of the pericardium. Pulmonary embolism and pulmonary hypertension. Carotid arteries and Circle of Willis (including aneurysms). CT angiography of aorta (including thoracic) and splanchnic vessels. CT angiography of lower leg and arms. CT venography. CAD system applied to vascular systems. Thorax: Trachea and bronchi. Infective pathology of the lung. Degenerative pathology of the lung. Pulmonary neoplasm of the lung. Pleura, thoracic wall, and diaphragm. Pulmonary lung CAD systems. Abdomen and GI System: Liver. Biliary system. Spleen. Pancreas. Adrenal glands. Pathologies of the stomach and small intestines. Retroperitoneum. Abdominal wall. Pathologies of the colon and rectum. Post traumatic and post-surgical abdomen. CAD applied to gastrointestinal system. Pelvis and Urinary System: Kidney and ureters. Bladder and urethra. Male pelvis: prostate, seminal vesicles, and testes. Female pelvis: uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, and vagina. Musculoskeletal System: Degenerative disease of the spine. Inflammatory disease of the spine. Neoplasms of the spine. Sacrum-iliac pathology. Leg and arm. Pathology of the muscles. Special Applications: Pediatric application. Dual source CT: tissue characterization. CAD Applications to CT: CAD CT Lung Application. CAT CT Vascular Application.