Search Pattern: A Systematic Approach to Diagnostic Imaging

The goal of this text is to provide apractical and thorough guide to each of the common studies you will encounter in radiology.Emphasis will be placed on known blind spots, their incorporation into practice habits, and an
organized approach to examine all relevant anatomy.
This is not a resource meant to be read cover to cover. It is a guide intended for
residents along the duration of their training and for other learners returning to areas of
radiology after prolonged absence. Several sections contain generalizable concepts, which apply
to multiple study types. The last chapters on checklists for workflow and consultation are
relevant for all radiologists. Concepts in the section on "last checks" are referenced throughout
the text, and constitute themes for what we should address with each exam to avoid making the
most serious misses. Aside from these instances, the reader is encouraged to refer to specific
topics as needed. Bringing up specific guides simultaneous with learning to interpret studies can
build good habits from the onset. This can be done for example, with either a digital or print
version of this text. Once you've internalized a thorough process, external reminders may not be
needed.
This text is written with the assumption that the reader has some familiarity with basic
radiologic terminology, anatomy, and physics. Little discussion is provided on the radiologic
appearance of disease, differential diagnosis, or management as these are covered well elsewhere.
The goal is to provide an organizational framework to use knowledge rather than the knowledge
itself. The reader is encouraged to look up terms and integrate background reading as they work
through any process. Recommended reading and selected references are included at the end of
the book.