Main description:

This practical book is ideal for readers who want to rapidly determine the appropriate imaging for pediatric patients. The text provides a concise and accessible summary of the literature on how and when to use imaging studies. Chapters address the essentials, such as cost-effectiveness, and are written in collaboration by renowned specialists in the fields of pediatrics and pediatric radiology. Topics cover common clinical scenarios in neuroimaging and musculoskeletal, chest, and abdominal imaging. Each imaging recommendation is presented along with the supporting data and the strength of the evidence.

Contents:

Neuroimaging

Craniosynostosis.

Sickle Cell Disease and Stroke in Children.

Arteriovenous malformations and aneurysms of the brain.

Perinatal brain injury.

Head Trauma.

Brain neoplasm.

Headache.

Seizures.

Sinusitis.

CNS child abuse.

Musculoskeletal

Spinal Dysraphism and Scoliosis.

Cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine trauma.

Osteomyelitis and septic arthritis.

Soft tissue neoplasm (osteosarcoma and others)- Hip dysplasia and slipped capital femoral epiphysis.

Knee and shoulder injuries.

Chest Imaging

Congenital Cardiac Disease and vascular rings.

Chest and mediastinal masses including lymphoma.

Pulmonary infections and cystic fibrosis.

Abdominal Imaging

Malrotation and pyloric stenosis.

Appendicitis.

Intussusception.

Nephrolithiasis.

Urinary Tract Infection.

Abdominal Trauma.

Abdominal Masses (Wilms Tumors, Neuroblastoma and hepatoblastoma).

Testicular and ovarian torsion and neoplasm.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

Others:
28. Non-CNS child abuse.
29. Brachial Plexus Injury.
30. Benefits and Risks of radiation dose with conventional radiography and CT.
31. Principles of Evidence-Based Imaging.