Radiology in Medical Diagnostics: Evolution of X-Ray Applications 1895-1995

Author: Gerd Rosenvusch
Published: July 1995
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers
ISBN: 0865428999
Hardcover Book
Number of Pages: 570

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This book marks the centenary of the discovery of X-rays by describing the evolution of X-ray applications. Radiology in Medical Diagnostics has been written by 22 acknowledged specialists and describes the genesis of radiology from its beginnings to computed tomography. There is also coverage of developments in safety and the reduction of radiation exposure and future prospects in X-ray imaging technology. It will be of interest to physicians and even laymen and will be indispensable for all residents, radiologists, technicians and others engaged in radiological sciences and technologies who wish to learn more about the fascinating development of their subject and Roentgen's crucial role in it.

Table of Contents:

Preface
List of Contributors
The advancing diagnostic evaluation of the skeleton and thorax following Roentgen's discovery
Skeleton 39
Thorax 67
Soft tissues - mammography 98
Diagnostics of organs by means of artificial absorption changes
Development of intravascular contrast media 121
Digestive tract 131
Gallbladder and biliary tract 157
Urinary tract 163
Heart and blood vessels - evolution of angiography 176
Abdominal vessels 200
Heart and coronaries - the pioneering age 213
Heart and coronaries - evolution of digital angiocardiography 225
Peripheral vessels 236
Lymphatic system 248
Improved diagnostics by new representation of anatomy
Conventional tomography 265
Computer tomography - technical development 281
Brain and spinal cord - before CT 293
Brain and spinal cord - with CT 305
Torso 314
Evolution of X-ray technology by interaction of physicians and engineers
X-ray tubes 338
Generators 357
Tables and stands, patient positioning and systems 397
Fluoroscopy and recording of digital and image intensifier images 440
Roentgen photography 458
Radiation exposure: changing risk and benefit over time 471
Epilogue
List of sources for the illustrations 487
Chronological index 497
Index of Names 501
Subject index 513

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