Diagnostic Imaging of Child Abuse

Description

This updated edition of the leading text on the imaging of child abuse and its imitators combines radiographic images with pathologic correlates of inflicted injuries. Presented in full color for the first time, it contains many new photomicrographs and clinical images of bone scintigraphy, CT, MRI and sonography. Presenting radiologic findings in clinical, biomechanical and medicolegal contexts, a wealth of new material relating to extremity, thoracic, spinal and intracranial injuries is included. Chapters on intracranial (extra-axial and parenchymal), visceral and miscellaneous injuries, and MRI physics have been revised and expanded, while new chapters cover disorders of calcium and phosphorus metabolism and an extended discussion of skeletal injury. Complete with technical discussions explaining the physical principles and instrumentation of imaging equipment, this is essential reading for radiologists, pediatricians, forensic pathologists and emergency room physicians. Additionally, it will be of interest to a wide array of legal professionals. Review: The definitive text - Paul Kleinman, MD again gives us the final word in the radiologic evaluation of inflicted trauma in infants and children. In his third edition, Dr Kleinman has enlisted the help of many leaders in this challenging field of investigation and treatment. After nearly half a century in medicine I think I can safely say this is probably the best documented, referenced and illustrated medical textbooks I have ever read. I am in the process of reading it from cover to cover and can give it my best recommendation. It is a must-have text that should be on the desk of everyone working in this area of child protection Review: Best resource ever - Absolutely wonderful resource. Could not practice without it.