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Preface; Acknowledgments; Contents; Editor and Contributors; Part I: Technics and Technology; Multidetector-Row CT Basics, Technological Evolution, and Current Technology; 1 MDCT Basics; 2 Evolution of MDCT; 3 Dual-Energy CT; 4 Post-processing Applications; References; Part II: MDCT Angiography; Basic Principles of MDCT Angiography; 1 Introduction; 2 Contrast Medium Distribution; 2.1 Contrast Enhancement; 2.2 Patient-Related Factors Influencing Contrast Enhancement; 2.3 Injection-to-Scan Delay Individualization; 2.4 CM-Related Factors Influencing Contrast Enhancement
2.5 Scanner-Related Factors Influencing Contrast Enhancement3 How to Review MDCTA Datasets; Further Readings; Part III: The Abdomen; The Abdominal Vasculature; 1 Introduction; 1.1 Abdominal Aorta; 1.2 Caudal Vena Cava; 1.3 Portal Venous System; 2 MDCT Imaging Strategy; 3 Abdominal Vascular Disorders; 3.1 Vascular Injuries; 3.2 Anomalies of the Abdominal Aorta and Its Branches; 3.2.1 Congenital Anomalies of Abdominal Aorta and its Branches; 3.2.2 Acquired Anomalies of the Abdominal Aorta and Its Branches; 3.3 Anomalies of the Caudal Vena Cava; 3.3.1 Congenital Anomalies of the Caudal Vena Cava
3.3.2 Acquired Anomalies of the Caudal Vena Cava3.4 Anomalies of the Portal Venous System; 3.5 Anomalous Portal Vascular Connections; 3.5.1 Portosystemic Shunts; 3.6 Portal Vein Thrombosis; Further Readings; The Liver; 1 Introduction; 2 MDCT Imaging Strategies; 2.1 Multiphase Approach to the Liver; 2.2 Post-processing and Data Analysis; 3 MDCT Liver Perfusion: Normal and Abnormal Features; 3.1 Arterialization of the Liver; 3.2 Qualitative and Quantitative Assessment of Liver Parenchyma Perfusion; 3.2.1 Hepatic Perfusion Disorder; 4 MDCT of The Liver Diseases
4.1 MDCT of Diffuse Hepatic Diseases4.2 MDCT of Focal Hepatic Diseases and Masses; 5 Liver Lobe Torsion; 6 MDCT Findings of Portal Hypertension; 6.1 MDCT Direct Signs of PH; 6.2 MDCT Indirect Signs of PH; 6.3 MDCT ancillary signs of PH; Further Readings; The Gallbladder and Biliary System; 1 Introduction; 2 MDCT Imaging Strategies; 3 Disorders of the Gallbladder and Biliary System; 3.1 Obstructive Causes of Biliary Dilatation; 3.2 Non-obstructive Causes of Biliary Dilatation; 3.3 Rupture of the Gallbladder; 3.4 Postoperative Biliary Complications; Further Readings; The Spleen; 1 Introduction
2 MDCT Imaging Strategies3 Hyperplastic, Reactive, and Inflammatory Splenic Conditions; 4 Splenic Infarction and Splenic Vein Thrombosis; 5 Splenic Torsion; 6 Splenic Neoplasia; Further Readings; The Gastrointestinal System; 1 Introduction; 2 MDCT Imaging Strategies; 3 Gastrointestinal Thickening; 4 Gastroduodenal Erosions and Ulcerations; 5 Gastrointestinal Perforation; 6 Gastrointestinal Obstruction; 7 Gastrointestinal Masses; Further Readings; The Exocrine Pancreas; 1 Introduction; 2 Anatomy Background; 3 MDCT Imaging Strategies; 4 MDCT of Pancreatic Diseases; 4.1 Pancreatic Atrophy
2.5 Scanner-Related Factors Influencing Contrast Enhancement3 How to Review MDCTA Datasets; Further Readings; Part III: The Abdomen; The Abdominal Vasculature; 1 Introduction; 1.1 Abdominal Aorta; 1.2 Caudal Vena Cava; 1.3 Portal Venous System; 2 MDCT Imaging Strategy; 3 Abdominal Vascular Disorders; 3.1 Vascular Injuries; 3.2 Anomalies of the Abdominal Aorta and Its Branches; 3.2.1 Congenital Anomalies of Abdominal Aorta and its Branches; 3.2.2 Acquired Anomalies of the Abdominal Aorta and Its Branches; 3.3 Anomalies of the Caudal Vena Cava; 3.3.1 Congenital Anomalies of the Caudal Vena Cava
3.3.2 Acquired Anomalies of the Caudal Vena Cava3.4 Anomalies of the Portal Venous System; 3.5 Anomalous Portal Vascular Connections; 3.5.1 Portosystemic Shunts; 3.6 Portal Vein Thrombosis; Further Readings; The Liver; 1 Introduction; 2 MDCT Imaging Strategies; 2.1 Multiphase Approach to the Liver; 2.2 Post-processing and Data Analysis; 3 MDCT Liver Perfusion: Normal and Abnormal Features; 3.1 Arterialization of the Liver; 3.2 Qualitative and Quantitative Assessment of Liver Parenchyma Perfusion; 3.2.1 Hepatic Perfusion Disorder; 4 MDCT of The Liver Diseases
4.1 MDCT of Diffuse Hepatic Diseases4.2 MDCT of Focal Hepatic Diseases and Masses; 5 Liver Lobe Torsion; 6 MDCT Findings of Portal Hypertension; 6.1 MDCT Direct Signs of PH; 6.2 MDCT Indirect Signs of PH; 6.3 MDCT ancillary signs of PH; Further Readings; The Gallbladder and Biliary System; 1 Introduction; 2 MDCT Imaging Strategies; 3 Disorders of the Gallbladder and Biliary System; 3.1 Obstructive Causes of Biliary Dilatation; 3.2 Non-obstructive Causes of Biliary Dilatation; 3.3 Rupture of the Gallbladder; 3.4 Postoperative Biliary Complications; Further Readings; The Spleen; 1 Introduction
2 MDCT Imaging Strategies3 Hyperplastic, Reactive, and Inflammatory Splenic Conditions; 4 Splenic Infarction and Splenic Vein Thrombosis; 5 Splenic Torsion; 6 Splenic Neoplasia; Further Readings; The Gastrointestinal System; 1 Introduction; 2 MDCT Imaging Strategies; 3 Gastrointestinal Thickening; 4 Gastroduodenal Erosions and Ulcerations; 5 Gastrointestinal Perforation; 6 Gastrointestinal Obstruction; 7 Gastrointestinal Masses; Further Readings; The Exocrine Pancreas; 1 Introduction; 2 Anatomy Background; 3 MDCT Imaging Strategies; 4 MDCT of Pancreatic Diseases; 4.1 Pancreatic Atrophy