Australasian Radiology

(2003)

47

, 215–216

Book Reviews

Ultrasound

By William E Brant. Published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins,

2001. ISBN 0-683-30733-9.

To quote the author in his preface,

Why should I write another ultrasound book when so many

excellent ultrasound texts are already available. One niche that

seemed underemphasized is a succint yet detailed and heavily

illustrated reference for the busy resident alone in the radiology

department in the middle of the night. I submit this text with that

goal in mind.

This is a useful goal to have in writing a textbook. The book

contains many illustrations that are appropriate and of high

quality. The bullet format of pertinent points means that these

points are quickly appreciated. Some facts do not reflect current

Australian practice, for example, nuchal translucency measure-

ment in the book relates to a single threshold value rather than

being related to gestational age. The coverage of tendon and

joint imaging in the musculoskeletal section is minimal, reflecting

the North American bias for MRI imaging of these structures.

The author has succeeded admirably in reaching his goal.

This book will be useful to the trainee radiologist as a bench

reference book, as opposed to a second line search for more

detailed information that these days is often obtained from an

immediate online source. It will also be a useful rapid reference

source for a solo radiologist. I can recommend this book.

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