Screening and Preventive Diagnosis with Radiological Imaging [Paperback]

This book provides clinicians with a broader understanding of screening and preventive diagnosis using radiological imaging. The first part of the book is dedicated to the fundamentals of screening and preventive diagnosis. The second part of the book discusses the most important practical examples of radiological screening and surveillance, both for unselected populations, as well as for individual risk groups.

With contributions by numerous experts

Continuous technical developments of radiological imaging techniques have not only improved the potential of organ-based radiological diagnostics, but now also allow for dedicated whole-body exams which may be used in the field of screening and preventive diagnosis. The concept of this book is to provide clinicians with a broader understanding of screening and preventive diagnosis using radiological imaging. The first part of the book is dedicated to the fundamentals of screening and preventive diagnosis, and will comprise chapters on epidemiology and pathology, technical and organizational aspects of radiological screening, and chapters on legal issues and cost-risk analysis. The second part of the book will discuss the most important practical examples of radiological screening and surveillance, both for unselected populations, as well as for individual risk groups.

Part 1: Fundamentals and Prerequisites: Epidemiology and Statistics .- Relevant Diseases and Therapeutic Options.- Oncologic Diseases.- Vascular Diseases Relevant for Screening.- Pathology.-Tumor Biology.- Vascular Pathology.- Diagnostic Algorithms for Whole-Body Exams.- Personnel and Structural Prerequisites for Screening Programs.- Technical Prerequisites.- MRI.- CT.- Ultrasound.- Mammography.- PET-CT.- Risks and Legal Aspects.- Ethical Aspects of Screening and Preventive Diagnosis.- Cost-Benefit Analysis of Screening and Preventive Diagnosis.- Part 2: Organ-Related Examinations. Screening in Unselected Populations: CarlC: