Synopsis of Diseases of the Chest

Synopsis of Diseases of the Chest
ISBN-10
0721604455
ISBN-13
9780721604459
Series
Synopsis of Diseases of the Chest
Category
Medical / Surgery / Cardiothoracic
Pages
957
Language
English
Published
2005
Publisher
Elsevier/Saunders
Author
Richard S. Fraser

Description

Here's today's most important clinical knowledge on the diagnosis of chest diseases-condensed into a single, succinct, practical source! Derived from Fraser and Paré's encyclopedic Diagnosis of Diseases of the Chest, this state-of-the-art New Edition focuses on the diseases and disorders clinicians see in everyday practice. 1,400 beautifully reproduced images, including 100 in full color, demonstrate the clinical appearance of a full range of conditions. Radiology described the previous edition as "a high-caliber text" and declared that "image quality is superb throughout."

  • Examines etiology and pathogenesis, pathologic characteristics, roentgenographic manifestations, clinical manifestations, and prognosis for each condition.
  • Helps readers reach a definitive diagnosis more quickly with updated algorithms and simplified tables dedicated to differential diagnosis.
  • Features a uniform style throughout, important concepts in highlighted in boldface type, and updated key references from Diagnosis of Diseases of the Chest, 4th Edition.


      • Integrated coverage of the latest imaging techniques, including high resolution CT, spiral CT, and MR angiography, as well as many new radiologic and full-color pathology illustrations.
      • New discussions of CT of the normal lung, pulmonary transplantation, the effects of HIV infection, and pulmonary hemorrhage syndromes as well as the latest WHO classifications of lung tumors.
      • New treatment protocols, based on the latest practice guidelines, that provide safe and effective patient-management information.

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