‘Cervical Spondylosis. Its Early Diagnosis and Treatment’. Edited by Marcia Wilkinson.
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92 CLINICAL RADIOLOGY GERSHON-COHEN, J. & BERGER, S. M. (1963). Mastography. Radiologic Clinics of North America, 1, 115-139. GERSnON-COnEN, J. & STRICKLER, A. (1938). Roentgenologic examination of normal breast: its evaluation in demon- strating early neoplastic changes. American Journal of Roentgenology and Radium Therapy, 40, 189-210. GOLD, R. H. (1969). The accuracy of mammography in the diagnosis of benign and malignant disease. Oncology, 23, 159-163. GRIESBACrI, W. A. (1969). Screening for breast carcinoma. Oncology, 23, 167-171. GROS, C. M. & SIGRIST, R. (1951). Radiography and trans- illumination of breast. StrasbourgMedical, 11, 451-465. GROS, C. M. (1967). Methodologie. Journale de Radiologie, d'eleetrologie et de medicine nucleaire, 48, 638-655. JAMES, W. B. & IRVXNE, R. W. (1969). Mammography in' management of breast lesions. British Medical Journal, 4, 655-657. LE BORONE, R. (1951). Diagnosis of tumours of breast by simple roentgenography; calcifications in carcinomas. American Journal of Roentgenology and Radium Therapy, 65, 1-11. MORRISON, R. & DEELEY, T. J. (1955). Drill biopsy; technique using high speed drill. Journal of the Faculty of Radiologists, 6, 275-281. NATHAN, B. E., GALSKO, C. S. M. & PALLETT, J. E. (1970). Thermography in breast cancer. British Journal of Surgery, 57, 518-520. : SALOMON, A. (1913). Bertrage zur pathologic und klinik der mamaaaacarcinome, Archur fur klinisehe chirugie, 102, 573-668. SHEPARD, T. J., CRILE, G. & STRITTMATER, W. C. (1962). Roentgenographic evaluation of calcifications seen in paraffin block specimens of mammary turnouts. Radiology, 78, 967-969. STEWART, H. J., GRAVELLE, I. H. & APSIMON, H. T. (1969). Five years experience with mammography. British Journal of Surgery, 56, 341-344. WARREN, S. L. (1930). Roentgenologic study of breast. American Journal of Roentgenology and Radium Therapy, 24, 113-124. BOOK REVIEWS 'Cervical Spondylosis. Its Early Diagnosis and Treatment'. Edited by MARCIA WILKINSON. The second edition of this book, like its predecessor, is an admirable account of a common, interesting, and often difficult subject. The historical introduction provides a most informative background. The section on the relevant anatomy has been drastically reduced in length, but has lost none of its value, and remains a model of its kind. The chapter on Pathology is virtually unchanged, and that on Symptomatology, although slighly recast, is also little altered. The chapters on Medical and Surgical treatment, both under new author- ship, are more comprehensive than previously, and reflect recent advances. There is a good account of the indications for, and scope of, surgery in this condition. The section on Radiology is little changed and comprises over one third of the book. Whereas there is little to criticise in the content of this section (p. 69 line 7- 6 in. should read 6 ft.), and the subject matter is extremely well covered. In 'A book for the non-specialist and general practitioner' detail is probably excessive. This applies particularly to radiographic technique, cervical spine movements, and differential diagnosis. In many ways this chapter would be more suited to a radiological text-book. Anyone having to deal with cervical spondylosis, parti- cularly its neurological manifestations, will find this a most useful introduction to, and reference work for this condition. LEON MORRIS The Plain X-Ray in the Diagnosis of the Acute Abdomen (A Surgical handbook with notes on clinical presenta- tion and differential diagnosis). M. H. GotJGit and M. W. L. GEAR. 188 pp.+XI, 78 radiographs. Blackwell Scientific Publications. £3.50. The recognised value of the plain film in the diagnosis of the acute abdomen has become a clich6 in modern surgical practice. Few patients go to theatre without the examination being done, even if this is in the early hours of the morning. However, as all who have been involved in the management of such cases know, the interpretation of these radiographs is fraught with indecision and the true value is often appreci- ated only in retrospect. The student and newly qualified houseman will delight in a picture book composed largely of radiographs with the minimum of script. As set pieces each can be studied, analysed and finally the answer being available can be resolved correctly. Or can it? What precisely is a 'ground glass' appearance on a radiograph? This frequently recurring sign is said to denote ascites. If a series of films are viewed without any knowledge of the patient whatsoever, can this sign be differentiated from an under penetrated film? Or what is the typical appearance of the stomach bubble? Whilst precision and simplification are often mutually exclusive, accuracy must remain imperative. To this end, many more of the illustrative radiographs could benefit from arrows. However, the reader will find a goodly number of sound axioms. The value of the routine chest film in all abdominal problems is stressed and the association of important soft tissue injuries with fractures of transverse vertebral processes and ribs is emphasised. Basic recom- mendations will be found in the preface and one can only hope that some of these will become absolutely standard; e.g. viewing radiographs on illuminated boxes and having the examinations done in the X-Ray Department wherever possible. It is however a shame that the authors persistently use the term 'X-ray' as meaning a 'radiograph'. This book will almost certainly enjoy great popularity with house staff and students, who will find the book easy to read. However, as is inevitable with books containing radiographs as illustrations, the end result tends to be expensive. Hospital librarians may well find the resident staff requesting this work as a 'bench book'. L. KREEL
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Transcript of ‘Cervical Spondylosis. Its Early Diagnosis and Treatment’. Edited by Marcia Wilkinson.
92 CLINICAL RADIOLOGY
GERSHON-COHEN, J. & BERGER, S. M. (1963). Mastography. Radiologic Clinics of North America, 1, 115-139.
GERSnON-COnEN, J. & STRICKLER, A. (1938). Roentgenologic examination of normal breast: its evaluation in demon- strating early neoplastic changes. American Journal of Roentgenology and Radium Therapy, 40, 189-210.
GOLD, R. H. (1969). The accuracy of mammography in the diagnosis of benign and malignant disease. Oncology, 23, 159-163.
GRIESBACrI, W. A. (1969). Screening for breast carcinoma. Oncology, 23, 167-171.
GROS, C. M. & SIGRIST, R. (1951). Radiography and trans- illumination of breast. StrasbourgMedical, 11, 451-465.
GROS, C. M. (1967). Methodologie. Journale de Radiologie, d'eleetrologie et de medicine nucleaire, 48, 638-655.
JAMES, W. B. & IRVXNE, R. W. (1969). Mammography in' management of breast lesions. British Medical Journal, 4, 655-657.
LE BORONE, R. (1951). Diagnosis of tumours of breast by simple roentgenography; calcifications in carcinomas. American Journal of Roentgenology and Radium Therapy, 65, 1-11.
MORRISON, R. & DEELEY, T. J. (1955). Drill biopsy; technique using high speed drill. Journal of the Faculty of Radiologists, 6, 275-281.
NATHAN, B. E., GALSKO, C. S. M. & PALLETT, J. E. (1970). Thermography in breast cancer. British Journal of Surgery, 57, 518-520. :
SALOMON, A. (1913). Bertrage zur pathologic und klinik der mamaaaacarcinome, Archur fur klinisehe chirugie, 102, 573-668.
SHEPARD, T. J., CRILE, G. & STRITTMATER, W. C. (1962). Roentgenographic evaluation of calcifications seen in paraffin block specimens of mammary turnouts. Radiology, 78, 967-969.
STEWART, H. J., GRAVELLE, I. H. & APSIMON, H. T. (1969). Five years experience with mammography. British Journal of Surgery, 56, 341-344.
WARREN, S. L. (1930). Roentgenologic study of breast. American Journal of Roentgenology and Radium Therapy, 24, 113-124.
BOOK REVIEWS
'Cervical Spondylosis. Its Early Diagnosis and Treatment'. Edited by MARCIA WILKINSON.
The second edition of this book, like its predecessor, is an admirable account of a common, interesting, and often difficult subject.
The historical introduction provides a most informative background. The section on the relevant anatomy has been drastically reduced in length, but has lost none of its value, and remains a model of its kind. The chapter on Pathology is virtually unchanged, and that on Symptomatology, although slighly recast, is also little altered. The chapters on Medical and Surgical treatment, both under new author- ship, are more comprehensive than previously, and reflect recent advances. There is a good account of the indications for, and scope of, surgery in this condition.
The section on Radiology is little changed and comprises over one third of the book. Whereas there is little to criticise in the content of this section (p. 69 line 7 - 6 in. should read 6 ft.), and the subject matter is extremely well covered. In 'A book for the non-specialist and general practitioner' detail is probably excessive. This applies particularly to radiographic technique, cervical spine movements, and differential diagnosis. In many ways this chapter would be more suited to a radiological text-book.
Anyone having to deal with cervical spondylosis, parti- cularly its neurological manifestations, will find this a most useful introduction to, and reference work for this condition.
LEON MORRIS
The Plain X-Ray in the Diagnosis of the Acute Abdomen (A Surgical handbook with notes on clinical presenta- tion and differential diagnosis). M. H. GotJGit and M. W. L. GEAR. 188 pp .+XI , 78 radiographs. Blackwell Scientific Publications. £3.50.
The recognised value of the plain film in the diagnosis of
the acute abdomen has become a clich6 in modern surgical practice. Few patients go to theatre without the examination being done, even if this is in the early hours of the morning. However, as all who have been involved in the management of such cases know, the interpretation of these radiographs is fraught with indecision and the true value is often appreci- ated only in retrospect.
The student and newly qualified houseman will delight in a picture book composed largely of radiographs with the minimum of script. As set pieces each can be studied, analysed and finally the answer being available can be resolved correctly. Or can it? What precisely is a 'ground glass' appearance on a radiograph? This frequently recurring sign is said to denote ascites. I f a series of films are viewed without any knowledge of the patient whatsoever, can this sign be differentiated from an under penetrated film? Or what is the typical appearance of the stomach bubble?
Whilst precision and simplification are often mutually exclusive, accuracy must remain imperative. To this end, many more of the illustrative radiographs could benefit from arrows. However, the reader will find a goodly number of sound axioms. The value of the routine chest film in all abdominal problems is stressed and the association of important soft tissue injuries with fractures of transverse vertebral processes and ribs is emphasised. Basic recom- mendations will be found in the preface and one can only hope that some of these will become absolutely standard; e.g. viewing radiographs on illuminated boxes and having the examinations done in the X-Ray Department wherever possible. I t is however a shame that the authors persistently use the term 'X-ray' as meaning a 'radiograph'.
This book will almost certainly enjoy great popularity with house staff and students, who will find the book easy to read. However, as is inevitable with books containing radiographs as illustrations, the end result tends to be expensive. Hospital librarians may well find the resident staff requesting this work as a 'bench book'.
L. KREEL
