{"product_id":"imaging-of-the-pancreas-acute-and-chronic-pancreatitis","title":"Imaging of the Pancreas: Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook info:\u003c\/strong\u003e Imaging of the Pancreas: Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis (Hardcover, 414 pages) – Springer, 2009. Language: English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eWith the aid of numerous high-quality illustrations, this volume explains the strengths and limitations of the different techniques employed in the imaging of pancreatitis. Ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and interventional imaging are each considered separately in the settings of acute and chronic pancreatitis. A further section is devoted to imaging of the complications of these conditions. Throughout, care has been taken to ensure that the reader will achieve a sound understanding of how the imaging findings derive from the pathophysiology of the disease processes. The significance of the imaging findings for clinical and therapeutic decision making is clearly explained, and protocols are provided that will assist in obtaining the best possible images.\u003c\/p\u003e  \n        About the Author   \u003cp\u003eAll authors have published extensively in pancreatitis. Drs. Balthazar and Megibow have developed a classification system of acute pancreatitis used world-wide; Professor Pozzi-Mucelli is the Chairman of Radiology at one of the largest pancreatic centres in Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e      ","brand":"Emil J. Balthazar, Alec J. Megibow, Roberto Pozzi Mucelli, Albert L. Baert","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46069915025642,"sku":"9783540002819","price":215.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/5301\/6298\/files\/61Cub1eeewL._SL1500.jpg?v=1781231028","url":"https:\/\/textbookme.store\/products\/imaging-of-the-pancreas-acute-and-chronic-pancreatitis","provider":"TextbookMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}