Avoiding Errors in Radiology: Case-Based Analysis of Causes and Preventive Strategies Contributor(s): Krug, Kathrin Barbara (Author) |
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ISBN: 3131538813 ISBN-13: 9783131538819 Publisher: Thieme Medical Publishers OUR PRICE: $132.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Medical | Radiology, Radiotherapy & Nuclear Medicine - Medical | Diagnosis |
Dewey: 616.075 |
LCCN: 2011005959 |
Physical Information: 0.93" H x 8.01" W x 10.84" (3.21 lbs) 408 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: In Avoiding Errors in Radiology: Case-Based Analysis of Causes and Preventive Strategies, the authors provide 118 real-life examples of interpretation errors and wrong decisions from both diagnostic and interventional radiology. In each case, the authors discuss in detail the context in which the errors were made, the resulting complications, and strategies for future prevention. The cases are organized by body region, beginning with the cranium and then moving to cases of the breast, chest and abdomen, spinal column, musculoskeletal and vascular systems. Features:
Avoiding Errors in Radiology is a must-have reference for anyone involved in interpreting images for diagnosis and in making decisions in interventional radiology. |