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Stay up to date with the rapidly changing field of medical sonography! Heavily illustrated and extensively updated to reflect the latest developments in the field, Textbook of Diagnostic Sonography, 7^th Edition equips you with an in-depth understanding of general/abdominal and obstetric/gynecologic sonography, the two primary divisions of sonography, as well as vascular sonography and echocardiography. Each chapter includes patient history, normal anatomy (including cross-sectional anatomy), ultrasound techniques, pathology, and related laboratory findings, giving you comprehensive insight drawn from the most current, complete information available.

• Full-color presentation enhances your learning experience with vibrantly detailed images.
• Pathology tables give you quick access to clinical findings, laboratory findings, sonography findings, and differential considerations.
• Sonographic Findings highlight key clinical information.
• Key terms and chapter objectives help you study more efficiently.
• Review questions on a companion Evolve website reinforce your understanding of essential concepts.

• New chapters detail the latest clinically relevant content in the areas of:
• Essentials of Patient Care for the Sonographer

Artifacts in Image Acquisition

Understanding Other Imaging Modalities

Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Issues in Sonography

3D and 4D Evaluation of Fetal Anomalies

• More than 700 new images (350 in color) clarify complex anatomic concepts.
• Extensive content updates reflect important changes in urinary, liver, musculoskeletal, breast, cerebrovascular, gynecological, and obstetric sonography.