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Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance of the Thorax

Publication Year:
2007
Edition:
4th Ed.
Author:
Naidich, David P.; Webb, W. Richard; Muller, Nestor L.; Vlahos, Ioannis; Krinsky, Glenn A.; Srichai, Monvadi B.
Publisher:
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW)
ISBN:
978-0-78-175765-2
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Thoroughly revised andupdated, this classic reference provides authoritative, current guidelines on chest imaging using state-of-the-art technologies, including multidetector CT, MRI, PET, and integrated CT-PET scanning.

It features a brand-new chapter on cardiac imaging. Extensive descriptions of the use of PET have been added to the chapters on lung cancer, focal lung disease, and the pleura, chest wall, and diaphragm. Also included are recent PIOPED II findings on the role of CT angiography and CT venography in detecting pulmonary embolism. Complementing the text are 2,300 CT, MR, and PET scans made on the latest-generation scanners.
  • Written by the foremost authorities in pulmonary and cardiac imaging
  • Includes 2,300 CT, MR, and PET scans made on the latest-generation scanners
  • Details the applications of CT, MRI, and PET to a wide range of clinical problems
  • Compares the clinical utility of CT, MRI, and PET
  • Presents state-of-the-art CT, MR, and PET imaging protocols
  • Provides current guidelines for interpreting CT, MR, and PET images


Fourth edition highlights:
  • Brand-new chapter on cardiac imaging
  • Extensive descriptions of the use of PET--not included in previous editions--in chapters on lung cancer, focal lung disease, and the pleura, chest wall, and diaphragm
  • Describes use of the latest CT and PET scanning equipment--64 detector CT and integrated CT-PET scanning
  • Includes recent PIOPED II findings on the role of CT angiography and CT venography in detecting pulmonary embolism
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Publisher:
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW)
Product Type:
Book
Author:
Naidich, David P.; Webb, W. Richard; Muller, Nestor L.; Vlahos, Ioannis; Krinsky, Glenn A.; Srichai, Monvadi B.
ISBN:
978-0-78-175765-2
Specialty:
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Radiology
  • Rehabilitation & Physical Medicine
Language:
English
Edition:
4th Ed.
Pages:
900
Publication Year:
2007

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