This volume is the first text and reference on spiral CT, a new technology that has revolutionized the field of computed tomography. Designed to serve as a practical, hands-on users' guide, the book details both the technical aspects and the clinical applications of spiral CT. The contributors thoroughly explain how spiral CT works, how it differs from standard CT, what its advantages are, what kinds of diagnostic problems it can solve, how to optimize scanning protocols, and how to interpret examination results. More than 500 illustrations complement the text. Chapters discuss the use of contrast media in spiral CT and describe the major applications of spiral CT in the liver, pancreas, spleen, kidney, thorax, musculoskeletal system, and vascular system. Also included are chapters focusing on oncologic and pediatric applications. Of special note is the state-of-the-art coverage of three-dimensional spiral CT angiography techniques and spiral CT angiography of the abdomen, thorax, and cerebrovascular circulation.