Imaging of Diseases of the Chest, 5th Edition
New to this edition
Brand new color images to illustrate Functional imaging techniques.
Introduction of a second color throughout in summary boxes in order to better highlight key information.
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, MR,I and PET as they relate to thoracic diseases.Emphasis on cost-effective image/modality selection.
COPD and Diffuse Lung Disease, Small Airway disease chapters extensively up-dated.
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Access the latest version of the Fleischner Society's glossary of terms for thoracic imaging.
Key Features
- A single volume, comprehensive reference text on chest radiology.Provides in a single resource all of the information a generalist in diagnostic radiology needs to know.
- Concisely and clearly written by a team of 4 internationally recognized authors.Avoids the inconsistency, repetition, and unevenness of coverage that is inherent in multi-contributed books.
- Multimodality coverage integrated throughout every chapter.All of the applicable imaging modalities are covered in a clinically relevant, diagnostically helpful way.
- Approximately 3,000 high quality, good-sized images.Provides a complete visual guide that the practitioner can refer to for help in interpretation and diagnosis.
- Covers both common and uncommon disorders.Provides the user with a single comprehensive resource, no need to consult alternative resources.
- Access the full text online and download images via Expert Consult
- Access the latest version of the Fleischner Society's glossary of terms for thoracic imaging.
- Outlines, summary boxes, key points used throughout.Makes content more accessible by highlighting essential information.
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