Ultrasound atlas of vascular diseases Carol Krebs, Vishan Giyanani, Ronald Eisenberg; Stamford; 1999; Appleton & Lange; 438 pages; $175.00. As judged by their preface to this volume, the authors have succeeded in executing their goal of providing a broad overview of vascular ultrasound imaging in a unique format. They have provided the reader with carefully organized information ranging from physical principles to interpretative criteria. The important strengths of this book include: (1) an excellent atlas that is packed full of a wealth of excellent ultrasound and color flow images, including areas such as male and female pelvis, gall bladder and bile ducts, and pancreas transplants; (2) clearly marked sections that are highlighted with easy to identify headings that are consistent throughout for specific subjects, with headings that include topic introduction, examination protocol, anatomy, pathophysiology, and normal/abnormal gray scale image characteristics, Doppler scan wave forms, color Doppler scan examples, and radiographic correlation; (3) superb, crisp style, appearance, and readability; and (4) accompanying illustrations that are of high quality and that significantly supplement the overall presentation. This book's point of reference is from a radiology perspective, rather than that used in the pure vascular sense, and seems to be directed mainly to a radiology-based audience. This is not a weakness, but it does bring up the following points: (1) there are few or no references (depending on the section) to major vascular resources, many of which have provided specific contributions and laid the groundwork for current diagnostic criteria; and (2) the brief sections on physiologic (non-imaging) examinations, such as segmental pressures, digit photoplethysmography, Doppler scan waveform analysis, and Raynaud's evaluation, would have been better omitted because little support for their use is presented and important details are omitted. In summary, although I do not always agree with the authors and their approach to vascular examinations may differ from mine, I consider this book to be an excellent resource to be used in conjunction with other vascular-related texts for those performing or reading vascular imaging examination results. Because of the user-friendly format of the book and its many images, it will also be a useful and informative text for those providing or attending educational/training programs. I think the purchase of this text is a worthwhile investment.