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The Teaching Files: Musculoskeletal: Expert ConsultHugue A. Ouellette, editor

Philadelphia: Saunders, 2010, hardcover, $129.00, 818 pp.

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Edited by Hugue A. Oullette, The Teaching Files: Muscu-loskeletal: Expert Consult with its nearly 400 cases repre-sents the Expert Consult series’ foray into musculoskeletalmaging review, rivaling the popular Musculoskeletal Im-

aging: A Teaching File by Felix Chew (LWW Teachingile series) and Musculoskeletal Imaging by Joseph Yu

Case Review series). The hardcover book and Web-basedlectronic database depict a comprehensive array of pathol-gy using myriad imaging modalities, offering readers auperior case volume while abandoning the extensive textf its aforementioned competitors.

In the hardcover book, each case is presented on twoages. Streamlined and bulleted text comprising clinicalistory, imaging findings, characteristic clinical and radio-ogic features, differential diagnoses, discussion, final diag-osis, and a single citation is provided on the left-handage. On the right-hand page, usually two to three high-uality images per case, consisting of predominantly oflain film, CT, and MR images, are presented on heavy-auge, semigloss paper with a succinct description of find-ngs depicted neatly beneath each image.

This book is not without its deficiencies, however. Inontrast to Chew’s Teaching File and Yu’s Musculoskeletalmaging, it lacks a coherent case progression, although aetailed case list somewhat neutralizes this organizationalaw. The paucity of text, not a problem for basic cases, isnoticeable deficiency when the case involves more com-

licated pathology. This lack of a more strategic use of textaterial is a limitation of this book, especially for readers

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ithout subspecialty training in musculoskeletal radiology.n addition, although the pathology on the images presenteds adequately depicted, some of the subtle findings could beade more conspicuous by placing markers directly on the

bnormal findings. Also, certain complicated cases (eg,nger pulley system) would greatly benefit from additionaliagrams or schematics to aid in more fully elucidating theomplex pathologic processes.

A subscription to the online resource is included in therice of the hardcover book. The online component con-ains identical cases to the textbook, but it possesses addi-ional functionalities that augment its printed counterpart.or instance, its searchable case list enables the user to

ocate quickly particular cases of interest. Individual casesn the electronic database are also equipped with a PubMedeference hyperlink, facilitating the acquisition of addi-ional information on a given topic. Given the truncated textf the book, the embedded link with the medical literaturerovided by the electronic database significantly enhanceshe educational utility of the book.

Overall, the hardcover book, in conjunction with itsnline companion, fulfills its objective as a comprehensive,ainly visual, musculoskeletal imaging review. Its stark

ext allows for overall rapid assimilation of imaging find-ngs. The subscription to the online database justifies thericing of the book and remains integral to the book byllowing quick access to additional information on moreomplex cases. However, individuals who would not reg-larly use the online database, individuals who do not haveubspecialty training in musculoskeletal radiology, and in-ividuals seeking a single inclusive review book might beetter served with another educational resource.

—reviewed by Brandon Wayne Skelton, MD

Thoracic Radiology: The RequisitesTheresa McCloud and Phillip Boiselle

, PA: Mosby Inc, 2010, hardbound, $99.95, 422 pp

Thoracic Radiology: The Requisites (2nd edition) provides aomprehensive written and pictorial review of basic anat-

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my, radiographic signs, specific disease processes, andnterventional techniques to diagnose thoracic pathology.he second edition adds value to the first edition (published

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in 1998) by including more current information on topicssuch as advanced computed tomography (CT) and magneticresonance methodology, updated disease staging criteria,and CT angiography. Discussion about H5N1, SARS, andHIV/AIDS in a defined section is a unique feature, espe-cially given the typical lag period seen with the provision ofupdated information in print.

Similar books include Thoracic Imaging: Case ReviewSeries (Boiselle et al, Mosby, 2nd ed, 2010, 356 pp),Teaching Atlas of Chest Imaging (Parker et al, Thieme,2005, 800 pp), Fundamentals of Body CT (Webb et al,Saunders, 3rd ed, 2005, 429 pp), Thoracic Imaging: Pul-monary and Cardiovascular Radiology (Webb et al, Lip-pincott Williams & Wilkins, 2nd ed, North American Edi-tion, 2010, 928 pp), and Felson’s Principles of ChestRoentgenology: A Programmed Text (Goodman, Saunders,3rd ed, 2006, 272 pp).

This book by McCloud and Boiselle is well organizedby topic within each chapter, section, and subsection, log-ically transitioning from teaching point to teaching pointand permitting easy use and quick referencing. Descriptionsare clearly written. The scope of the text is broad, and thecontent is impressively thorough, explaining characteristicimaging findings as well as differential diagnoses of fre-quently and less commonly encountered disease processes.The spectrum of imaging modalities showcased supportsthe integrative approach of this publication.

Overall, images are of high quality. Although a minor-ity of the demonstrated findings are subtle by imagingassessment alone, well-constructed captions alert the readerto the relevant teaching points. Supplemental three-dimen-

sional reconstructed images, diagrams, and schematics are

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xcellent and appropriately interspersed throughout theext.

With respect to interventional radiology, the discussedmage-guided procedures are more definitional. Back-round information is provided regarding the general indi-ations, basic techniques, and complications associatedith the described interventions, most comprehensively

egarding transthoracic needle biopsy. For the advancedudience, specific journal articles or directed textbooks maye consulted to derive more detailed and up-to-date discus-ions about the applicable nuances of techniques and de-ices. Although there is an overview of the various appli-ations of radiofrequency ablation, there is a truncated orack of description about the range of thoracic procedures,ncluding transarterial and transvenous, endobronchial, andbscess/empyema cases, management, and treatment.

This publication is a quality educational tool that dis-ills the essence of thoracic radiology. The audience besterved by this text is the resident in training, specifically,he junior resident, who can benefit from the book’s intro-uctory nature, and the more senior resident, who can use itor on-call/board review preparation. Moreover, diagnosticnd interventional radiology fellows and attending physi-ians, as well as physicians from the fields of pulmonary,ritical care, infectious disease, hematology/oncology, andardiothoracic surgery may also benefit from using this texts a reference guide for teaching purposes (eg, case con-erences and structuring a systems-based curriculum).iven this publication’s stated mission, there are no majormissions. An investment of $75–$100, as the book isurrently priced, is an investment well made.

—reviewed by Rebecca E. Gerber, MD

The Teaching Files: GastrointestinalFrank H. Miller and Stephen E. Rubesin

nders Elsevier, 2010; hardcover, $129.00, 888 pp.

Multiple imaging modalities including fluoroscopy, plainradiography, ultrasonography, computer tomography, andmagnetic resonance imaging are often used to arrive at theappropriate clinical diagnosis for a variety of gastrointesti-nal disease processes. The Teaching Files: Gastrointestinalby Frank Miller and Stephen Rubesin is a comprehensivecase review–style text of abdominal radiology with anemphasis on the fluoroscopic appearance of various patho-logic states. This hardbound text includes a total of 400cases, each case having a consistently structured presenta-tion: patient demographics, clinical history, imaging find-

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ngs, and discussion. The overall layout of the book isimilar to that of the Mayo Clinic Gastroenterology Imag-ng Review, with fluoroscopy discussed first and cross-ectional imaging discussed later. Approximately 55% ofhe book is devoted to fluoroscopy-based cases and thessociated appearances of a variety of bowel pathologicrocesses. Scattered cross-sectional imaging cases are in-luded as correlates to the fluoroscopy cases. The progres-ion of fluoroscopy cases is generally arranged from theroximal gastrointestinal tract (with esophageal pathologicrocesses discussed first) to the more distal bowel (with theolon discussed last). The latter 45% of the book (approx-mately 350 pages) is devoted to cases involving the use ofross-sectional imaging of the solid abdominal organs andbdominal mesentery (excluding the genitourinary system)o arrive at a diagnosis.

The major strengths of this text include the high-