Main description:

This book, now in a revised and updated second edition, systematically covers the use of ultrasound in all organ systems throughout childhood. After discussing the basics, including physics, ultrasound methods, and artifacts, it elucidates decision-making regarding the use of ultrasound by discussing diagnostic flow charts based on recommended imaging algorithms. The main part of the book addresses ultrasound investigations of the various organs. It documents the indications and prerequisites for specific examinations and offers practical tips and tricks. The normal, age-dependent ultrasound findings and typical appearances in different pathologies are presented in detail and illustrated by numerous high-quality images, with a particular emphasis on those findings that differ from the adult sonographic appearances. And finally, dedicated chapters explore point-of-care and emergency ultrasound, interventional ultrasound, and present orienting tables.

This state-of-the-art book covers modern techniques and applications, like contrast-enhanced ultrasound, ultrasound elastography, and automated-image optimization, as well as all pediatric ultrasound applications from point-of-care ultrasound and orienting assessment also at the intensive care unit/emergency room to more detailed and advanced applications, e.g., in dedicated tertiary referral centers.

Pediatric Ultrasound is an invaluable source of information and an indispensable aid to decision-making and diagnosis for radiology residents, (pediatric) radiologists, sonographers, pediatricians, (pediatric) surgeons, urologists, and all other physicians who deal with children as a part of their daily practice.

Contents:

PART I Basics / Theory / Methods:

1 US Physics

2 US Methods, artifacts, biologic effects and practice

3 (Color) Doppler US: theory and artifacts, typical applications in childhood

4 Contrast-enhanced US, and Ultrasound elastography in childhood.-

5 Paediatric limited field of view US/point of care US (POCUS) and emergency US - when, how and for what.-

Part II Diagnostic flow charts, imaging algorithms, and graphs:

6 Imaging and imaging algorithms for common queries in childhood

7 Measurements and volume calculations: basic considerations, graphs and illustrations for standardisation

PART III US investigations of the various organs:

8 Neurosonography in Neonates, Infants and Children

9 US of the neonatal spinal canal and cord

10 US of the neck in childhood

11 Basics of pediatric echocardiography

12 Ultrasound of the Chest

13 Upper abdominal US in neonates, infants and children - including novel applications

14 US of the paediatric gastrointestinal tract

15 Ultrasound of the urogenital tract in neonates, infants and children

16 Neonatal and pediatric hip US

17 Musculo-skeletal- & other small part US in childhood

18 US of peripheral nerves in childhood

PART IV Miscellaneous:

19 US-guided interventions and invasive US procedures, and respective follow-up in childhood

20 Normal values as relevant for paediatric US.