Multidetector-row computed tomography (MDCT) has advanced the approach to diagnostic assessment of many pathologies and now plays an integral role in imaging of both abdominal and cardiovascular diseases. The possibility to acquire diagnostic images with shorter scan duration, longer scan ranges, and/or thinner sections, MDCT has facilitated the opening of new horizons, such as interventional MDCT and functional imaging in stroke and oncology. In addition, advanced postprocessing techniques now permit high quality volumetric imaging in combination with maximum intensity projections, volume rendering, curved planar reformations and multiplanar reconstructions. This volume gathers contributions by internationally renowned specialists in the field who, through presenting their clinical experience, provide a thorough overview not only of MDCT and its practical applications, but also of workflow management in everyday clinical practice. Focussing on scanning and contrast protocols, the current advantages and disadvantages of non-enhanced vs. enhanced MDCT are discussed, along with insights into likely future developments. The volume represents an up-to-date source of technical and practically-oriented clinical information which should prove of great benefit to all who wish to improve or consolidate their knowledge and expertise in MDCT.

Principles and Challenges of MDCT.- MDCT: Technical Principles and Future Trends.- Contrast Medium Administration and Scan Timing for MDCT.- Abdominal Imaging.- Imaging Benign and Metastatic Liver Tumors with MDCT.- MDCT of Primary Liver Malignancy.- MDCT of the Pancreas.- Abdominal Imaging: Use of High-Concentration Contrast Media.- Cardiac and Vascular Imaging.- Essentials of Contrast Medium Delivery for CT Angiography.- Current and Future Indications of Cardiac MDCT.- Abdominal Aorta, Renal Arteries and Run-Off Vessels.- MDCT for Diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism: Have We Reached Our Goal?.- Future Prospects in MDCT Imaging.- Multislice CT: Interventional CT.- Functional CT Imaging in Stroke and Oncology.- MDCT and Data Explosion: Current Technologies and Directions for Future Development in Managing the Information Overload.- Late Adverse Events Following Administration of Iodinated Contrast Media: An Update.