Caffey’s Pediatric Diagnostic Imaging, 2-Volume Set, 13th Edition

By Brian D. Coley, MD

ISBN: 9780323497480

Pub Date: 4/30/2018

Reviewed by: Tara M Catanzano, MD (Baystate Medical Center)

Description

This is the 13th edition of a renowned, comprehensive radiology book that covers the gamut of pediatric diagnoses.

Purpose

The purpose is to provide an in-depth review of disorders and diseases affecting children. It covers multiple modalities and a variety of organ systems.

Audience

The authors identify an extensive audience, including pediatric radiologists, general radiologists, pediatric subspecialists, and pediatricians. The book is appropriate for all of these audiences. Additionally, the book is well suited for radiology residents and pediatric radiology fellows. The book is authored by many well-respected pediatric radiologists.

Features

This comprehensive review of pediatric imaging covers multiple organ systems such as the central nervous system, hepatobiliary system, and cardiovascular system. A variety of disorders including infections, tumors, and congenital diseases are addressed. The text is clearly written and easy to follow, and is supplemented by high-quality images with clear captions. The gastrointestinal section is particularly well written. However, many chapters have a relative lack of images in comparison to the amount of text.

Assessment

The 13th edition of this venerable book remains as high quality as its predecessors. It is a must-have book for all pediatric imagers.

Doody’s Review Service Weighted Numerical Score: 95 — 4 Stars!