Chest Imaging Case Atlas (eBook)

Mark S. Parker, Melissa L. Rosado-de-Christenson, Gerald F. Abbott (Autoren)

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2012 | 2. Auflage
996 Seiten
Georg Thieme Verlag KG
978-1-60406-591-6 (ISBN)

Infos

<p><strong><em>A comprehensive atlas covering the breadth and depth of chest imaging</em></strong></p><p>Written by renowned experts in chest imaging, <em>Chest Imaging Case Atlas, Second Edition</em> enables radiology residents, fellows, and practitioners to hone their diagnostic skills by teaching them how to interpret a large number of radiologic cases. This atlas contains over 200 cases on conditions ranging from Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma to Wegener Granulomatosis. Each case is supported by a discussion of the disease, its underlying pathology, typical and unusual imaging findings, management, and prognosis, providing a comprehensive overview of each disorder.</p><p><strong>Special Features of the Second Edition:</strong></p><UL><LI>Over 1500 high-quality images demonstrating normal and pathologic findings and their variations <LI>More multiplanar, CT angiographic (CTA), MRI, and 3D imaging is incorporated into the text, helping readers stay current with this rapidly changing technology <LI>40 new cases and updated images in cases from the previous edition <LI>A new post-thoracotomy chest section addresses normal post-operative findings and complications associated with common thoracic interventional procedures <LI>The neoplastic diseases section includes the new TNM staging system for lung cancer <LI>The adult cardiovascular disease section now contains a discussion on univentricular and biventricular or end-stage heart failure including various ventricular assist devices and the Total Artificial Heart, their imaging features, and complications associated with their use <LI>The diffuse lung disease section has been expanded to include an approach to HRCT interpretation <LI>Case discussions are based on up-to-datereviews of current literature as well as classic landmark articles <LI>Pearls are provided to describe the features that may strongly support a specific diagnosis, enabling readers to sharpen their clinical diagnostic skills</LI></UL><p>This book is an invaluable illustrated reference that all physicians in radiology and chest imaging in particular, including pulmonary medicine physicians and thoracic surgeons, should have on their bookshelf.</p>

Inhalt

Section I Normal Thoracic Anatomy
Section II Developmental Anomalies
Section III Airways Disease
Section IV Atelectasis
Section V Pulmonary Infection and Aspiration Pneumonia
Section VI Neoplastic Disease
Section VII Thoracic Trauma
Section VIII Diffuse Lung Disease
Section IX Occupational Lung Disease
Section X Adult Cardiovascular Disease
Section XI Abnormalities of the Mediastinum
Section XII Pleura, Chest Wall, and Diaphragm
Section XIII Post-Thoracotomy Chest

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 7.5.2012
• Verlagsort: NEW YORK
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Gesundheitsfachberufe ► MTA - Radiologie
• Themenwelt: Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Radiologie / Bildgebende Verfahren ► Radiologie
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Pflege
• Schlagworte: Atlas • CASE • Chest • Imaging • Radiology
• ISBN-10: 1-60406-591-5 / 1604065915
• ISBN-13: 978-1-60406-591-6 / 9781604065916