Thoracic Imaging: Pulmonary and Cardiovascular Radiology"Thoracic Imaging, Second Edition, written by two of the world's most respected specialists in thoracic imaging, is the most comprehensive text-reference to address imaging of the heart and lungs. Inside you'll discover the expert guidance required for the accurate radiologic assessment and diagnosis of both congenital and acquired cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases. New topics in this edition include coronary artery CT, myocardial disease, pericardial disease, and CT of ischemic heart disease. This edition has a new full-color design and many full-color images, including PET-CT. A companion website will offer fully searchable text and images"--Provided by publisher. |
Contents
Contributors vii | vii |
Preface ix | ix |
Congenital Bronchopulmonary Lesions 1 | xi |
Solitary and Multiple Nodules Masses Cavities and Cysts 286 | 286 |
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Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis and Eosinophilic Lung Disease 478 | 728 |
Pneumoconioses 504 | 529 |
Diffuse Lung Diseases Associated with Calcification | 536 |
The Trachea 545 | 545 |
Bronchiectasis Chronic Bronchitis and Bronchiolitis 568 | 608 |
Other editions - View all
Thoracic Imaging: Pulmonary and Cardiovascular Radiology W. Richard Webb,Charles B. Higgins Limited preview - 2011 |
Thoracic Imaging: Pulmonary and Cardiovascular Radiology Wayne Richard Webb,Charles B. Higgins No preview available - 2010 |
Common terms and phrases
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