Thoracic Imaging: A Practical Approach

Thoracic Imaging: A Practical Approach
ISBN-10
0070582238
ISBN-13
9780070582231
Series
Thoracic Imaging
Category
Medical
Pages
367
Language
English
Published
1999
Publisher
McGraw Hill Professional
Authors
Richard M. Slone, Fernando R. Gutierrez, Andrew J. Fisher

Description

A concise, yet complete overview of thoracic imaging, diagnostic techniques, differential diagnosis and disease involving the thorax, treatment plans, and treatment strategies. Part I provides a review of thoracic anatomy, cardiopulmonary physiology, and an overview of the various diagnostic imaging techniques (radiography, CT, MRI) including provides imaging strategies for evaluating specific symptoms and disease entitites as well as a large section on differential diagnosis based on specific radiographic findings. Part III provides a comprehensive overview on specific thoracic diseases broken down by organ system, including etiology, diagnosis, management, treatment, and prognosis. Part IV includes chapters covering interventional techniques, thoracic surgical procedures and post-surgical management.

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