Abdominal X-rays for Medical Students is a comprehensive resource offering guidance on reading, presenting and interpreting abdominal radiographs. Suitable for medical students, junior doctors, nurses and trainee radiographers, this brand new title is clearly illustrated using a unique colour overlay system to present the main pathologies and to highlight the abnormalities in abdomen x-rays.
Abdominal X-rays for Medical Students:
Covers the key knowledge and skills necessary for practical use
Provides an effective and memorable way to analyse and present abdominal radiographs – the unique ‘ABCDE’ system as developed by the authors
Presents each radiograph twice, side by side: the first as seen in the clinical setting, and the second with the pathology clearly highlighted
Includes self-assessment to test knowledge and presentation technique
Provides a memorable way to analyze and present chest radiographs – the unique ‘ABCDE’ system as developed by the authors.
Explains how to recognize basic radiological signs, pathology and patterns associated with common medical conditions as seen on plain PA and AP chest radiographs.
Presents each radiograph twice, side by side – once as would be seen in a clinical setting and again with the pathology clearly highlighted.
Includes a section of self-assessment and presentation exercises to test knowledge and presentation technique.
With a systematic approach covering both the analysis of radiographs and next steps mirroring the clinical setting and context, Abdominal X-rays for Medical Students is a succinct and up-to-date overview of the principles and practice of this important topic.
About the Author
Christopher Clarke is Radiology Registrar and Honorary Lecturer in Human Anatomy, Nottingham University Hospitals
Anthony Dux is a former Consultant Radiologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer, University Hospitals of Leicester
