Basics/Theory/Methods
Front Matter
Pages 1-1
US Physics
Michael Riccabona
Pages 3-16
US Methods, Artefacts, Biologic Effects, Practice
Michael Riccabona
Pages 17-37
(Color) Doppler US: Theory, Artefacts, Typical Applications in Childhood
Michael Riccabona
Pages 39-58
Contrast-Enhanced US, and Ultrasound Elastography in Childhood
M. Riccabona, H. J. Mentzel
Pages 59-76
Paediatric Limited Field of View US/Point of Care US (POCUS) and Emergency US: When, How and for What
Michael Riccabona, Gerolf Schweintzger, Brian Coley
Pages 77-86
Diagnostic Flow Charts, Imaging Algorithms, and Graphs
Front Matter
Pages 87-87
Imaging and Imaging Algorithms for Common Queries in Childhood
Michael Riccabona
Pages 89-101
Measurements and Volume Calculations: Basic Considerations, Graphs and Illustrations for Standardisation
Michael Riccabona
Pages 103-110
US Investigations of the Various Organs
Front Matter
Pages 111-111
Neurosonography in Neonates, Infants and Children
Michael Riccabona
Pages 113-166
US of the Neonatal Spinal Canal and Cord
Michael Riccabona
Pages 167-178
Ultrasound of the Neck in Childhood
Michael Riccabona
Pages 179-204
Basics of Paediatric Echocardiography
Martin Köstenberger, Andreas Gamillscheg, Michael Riccabona
Pages 205-230
Ultrasound of the Chest
Michael Riccabona
Pages 231-261
Upper Abdominal US in Neonates, Infants and Children: (Excluding the Kidneys)
Michael Riccabona
Pages 263-333
US of the Gastrointestinal (GI) Tract
Michael Riccabona
Pages 335-373
Ultrasound of the Urogenital Tract in Neonates, Infants, and Children
Michael Riccabona
Pages 375-469
Neonatal and Paediatric Hip US
Gerolf Schweintzger, Brian Coley, Michael Riccabona
Pages 471-485
Musculoskeletal and Other Small Part US in Childhood
Michael Riccabona, Gerolf Schweintzger, Brian Coley
Pages 487-511
US of Peripheral Nerves in Childhood
Jörg Jüngert, Michael Riccabona
Pages 513-522
Miscellaneous
Front Matter
Pages 523-523
US-Guided Interventions and Invasive US Procedures and Respective Follow-Up
Brian Coley, Gerolf Schweintzger, Michael Riccabona
Pages 525-541
Normal Values as Relevant for Paediatric US
Michael Riccabona, Brian Coley, Martin Köstenberger, Hans-Joachim Mentzel, Gerolf Schweintzger
Pages 543-554

This book, now in a revised and updated second edition, systematically covers the use of ultrasound in all organ systems throughout childhood. After discussing the basics, including physics, ultrasound methods, and artifacts, it elucidates decision-making regarding the use of ultrasound by discussing diagnostic flow charts based on recommended imaging algorithms. The main part of the book addresses ultrasound investigations of the various organs. It documents the indications and prerequisites for specific examinations and offers practical tips and tricks. The normal, age-dependent ultrasound findings and typical appearances in different pathologies are presented in detail and illustrated by numerous high-quality images, with a particular emphasis on those findings that differ from the adult sonographic appearances. And finally, dedicated chapters explore point-of-care and emergency ultrasound, interventional ultrasound, and present orienting tables.
This state-of-the-art book covers modern techniques and applications, like contrast-enhanced ultrasound, ultrasound elastography, and automated-image optimization, as well as all pediatric ultrasound applications from point-of-care ultrasound and orienting assessment also at the intensive care unit/emergency room to more detailed and advanced applications, e.g., in dedicated tertiary referral centers.
Pediatric Ultrasound is an invaluable source of information and an indispensable aid to decision-making and diagnosis for radiology residents, (pediatric) radiologists, sonographers, pediatricians, (pediatric) surgeons, urologists, and all other physicians who deal with children as a part of their daily practice.