Image Principles, Neck, and the Brain

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a technique used in biomedical imaging and radiology to visualize internal structures of the body. Because MRI provides excellent contrast between different soft tissues, the technique is especially useful for diagnostic imaging of the brain, muscles, and heart. In the past 20 years, MRI technology has improved significantly with the introduction of systems up to 7 Tesla (7 T) and with the development of numerous post-processing algorithms such as diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), functional MRI (fMRI), and spectroscopic imaging. From these developments, the diagnostic potentialities of MRI have improved impressively with an exceptional spatial resolution and the possibility of analyzing the morphology and function of several kinds of pathology. Given these exciting developments, the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Handbook: Image Principles, Neck, and the Brain is a timely addition to the growing body of literature in the field. Covering MRI from fundamentals to practice, this comprehensive book: Discusses the clinical benefits of diagnosing human pathologies using MRI Explains the physical principles of MRI and how to use the technique correctly Highlights each organ’s anatomy and pathological processes with high-quality images Examines the protocols and potentialities of advanced MRI scanners such as 7 T systems Includes extensive references at the end of each chapter to enhance further study Thus, the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Handbook: Image Principles, Neck, and the Brain provides radiologists and imaging specialists with a valuable, state-of-the-art reference on MRI.

History and Physical Principles of Magnetic Resonance ImagingMichael E. Hayden and Pierre-Jean Nacher Introduction to the Basics of MRI to Introduce the Macroscopic MLuigi Barberini Contrast Agents for Magnetic Resonance ImagingHenrik S. Thomsen Diffusion Imaging: Basic PrinciplesIoannis Tsougos Arterial Spin-Labeled Perfusion ImagingHongjian He and Jianhui Zhong Kinetic Modeling for T1-Weighted Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance ImagingKyunghyun Sung and John Carr BOLD Functional Magnetic Resonance ImagingChris J. Conklin, Devon M. Middleton, Scott H. Faro, and Feroze B. Mohamed Magnetic Resonance Enterography and Colonography: Technical ConsiderationsJesica Makanyanga, Douglas Pendse, Rehana Hafeez, and Stuart A. Taylor Artifacts in Magnetic Resonance ImagingMichael N. Hoff, Jalal B. Andre, and Brent K. Stewart Risk of Magnetic Resonance: The Safety-Biological EffectsValentina Hartwig 7 T Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Spectroscopy: Methods and ApplicationsSimon Robinson, Roland Beisteiner, Wolfgang Bogner, Klaus Bohndorf, Marek Chmelík, Barbara Dymerska, Florian Fischmeister, Stephan Gruber, Gilbert Hangel, Vladimir Juras, Claudia Kronnerwetter, Eva Matt, Günther Grabner, Martin Krššák, Lenka Minarikova, Benjamin Schmitt, Bernhard Strasser, Štefan Zbýn, and Siegfried Trattnig Pathology of the Paranasal Sinuses (Congenital–Infective–Neoplastic)Ellen Hoeffner Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the EarRavi Kumar Lingam and Ram Vaidhyanath Differential Diagnosis in Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the EarGabriele A. Krombach Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Salivary GlandTakashi Nakamura and Misa Sumi Infective Pathology of the NeckNaoko Saito, Joan Cheng, Akifumi Fujita, Hiroyuki Fujii, and Osamu Sakai Neoplastic Pathology of the NeckAhmed Abdel Khalek Abdel Razek Lymph Nodes of the NeckFatih Alper, Irmak Durur-Subasi, and Adem Karaman Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Eye and OrbitPradipta C. Hande Brain Aging and Degenerative Diseases of the BrainMemi Watanabe, Joshua Thatcher, Yukio Kimura, Ivana Delalle, Samuel Frank, and Osamu Sakai Congenital Brain MalformationsElzbieta Jurkiewicz and Katarzyna Nowak Infective Diseases of the BrainJohn H. Rees Ischemic and Hemorrhagic StrokeShahmir Kamalian, Supada Prakkamakul, and Albert J. Yoo Vascular Pathologies of the Brain (Vasculitis–Arteriovenous Malformation/Arteriovenous Fistula–Aneurysm)Karl-Olof Lövblad, Sven Haller, Vitor Mendes Pereira, and Maria Isabel Vargas Neoplasms of the Brain and Pituitary GlandSara E. Kingston, Daniel S. Treister, Willa Jin, Megha Nayyar, Benita Tamrazi, Francesco D’Amore, Bavrina Bigjahan, Alexander Lerner, Bruno A. Telles, Chia-Shang J. Liu, and Mark S. Shiroishi Demyelinating and Metabolic Diseases of the BrainAntonia Ceccarelli, Eytan Raz, and Matilde Inglese Traumatic Disease of the Brain and SkullEytan Raz

Luca Saba earned his MD from the University of Cagliari, Italy. Dr. Saba currently works at the Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria of Cagliari. During his career, he has won 15 scientific and extracurricular awards, published more than 180 papers in high impact factor journals, presented more than 500 papers and posters at national and international congress events, spoken more than 45 times at national and international conferences, written 21 book chapters, edited 10 books, and reviewed more than 40 scientific journals. He is a member of the Italian Society of Medical Radiology, European Society of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America, American Roentgen Ray Society, and European Society of Neuroradiology.