Abdominal-Pelvic MRI 3rd Edition, 2 Volume Set by Richard C. Semelka, M.D.

Abdominal-Pelvic MRI 3rd Edition, 2 Volume Set by Richard C. Semelka, M.D.ISBN 9780470487754Much change has occurred in imaging since thewriting of the previous edition of this work. Theentity of nephrogenic systemic fi brosis (NSF) has beenidentifi ed and its association with gadolinium ? basedcontrast agents (GBCAs), especially the linear nonionicagents, has been recognized. Further recognition bythe main ? stream radiological community of the detrimentalnature of excessive medical radiation, that mayresult in malignancy, and contrast ? induced ? nephropathyrelated to the use of iodine ? based contrast agents(IBCAs) have simultaneously occurred. These lapses inattention on the subject of safety by the radiology communityserve to remind ourselves of our duty to patientsof Primum Non Nocere, emphasizing the age ? oldwisdom of ? everything in moderation ? and the importanceof being ever vigilant when it comes to patientwelfare. Positive steps have been taken by individualradiologists and radiological societies and equipmentmanufacturers to lessen the potential harmful effects ofwhat we have previously assumed to be innocuousimaging studies. Almost all centers have adopted arestrictive GBCA policy that has largely vanquished NSF,and will progressively make the elimination of thiscondition complete. Policies and programs related tomedical radiation, currently foremost amongst thembeing the Image Gently campaign, a program designedto minimize the amount of radiation sustained by pediatricpatients in imaging studies, and operated as a jointventure between many of the large radiology societies,have been developed and instituted.