Imaging of Diseases of the Chest

Since it first published in 1989, this book has come to be widely acknowledged as the best single-volume reference on the radiologic diagnosis of adult chest disease. It focuses on the use of plain film studies, but also includes other modalities such as CT, MRI, and PET where appropriate. Coverage encompasses all common and uncommon diseases of the lungs, pleura, and mediastinum, and incorporates pertinent information on anatomy, physiology, and clinical perspectives throughout. The 5th Edition includes the latest techniques in Spiral (Helical) CT and High-Resolution CT, PET and MR scans to complement the plain film studies. Brand new color images to illustrate Functional imaging techniques.Many of the new imaging techniques can provide functional as well as anatomic information. Introduction of a second color throughout in summary boxes in order to better highlight key information. There's a wealth of key information in the summary boxes-will be highlighted more from the narrative text and will therefore be easier to access. Practical tips on identifying anatomic variants and artefacts in order to avoid diagnostic pitfalls.Many misdiagnoses are the result of basic errors in correlating the anatomic changes seen with imaging to their underlying pathologic processes. Latest techniques in CT( fast multidedector), MR, (HHe Hyperpolerized Helium, breath hold MR) PET as they relate to thoracic diseases. The pace of development in imaging modalities and new applications/refined techniques in existing modalities continues to drive radiology forward as a specialty. Emphasis on cost-effective image/modality selection.Addresses the hugely important issue of cost-containment by emphasizing which imaging modality is helpful and which is not in any given clinical diagnosis. COPD and Diffuse Lung Disease, Small Airway disease chapters extensively up-dated.Increasingly important areas of clinical practice for pulmonologists and radiologists. David M. Hansell , Professor of Thoracic Imaging, Department of Radiology, Royal Brompton Hospital, London, UK; David A. Lynch , MD, Department of Radiology, National Jewish Medical and Research Center, Denver, CO, USA; H. Page McAdams , MD, Associate Professor of Radiology, Department of Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA and Alexander A. Bankier , MD, Professor of Radiology, Department of Radiology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA