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Thoracic Imaging The Requisites

  • 3rd Edition - January 24, 2018
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Jo-Anne O Shepard
  • Language: English

Now in its 3rd Edition, this outstanding volume by Dr. Jo-Anne O. Shepard in the popular Requisites series thoroughly covers the fast-changing field of chest imaging. Ideal for res… Read more

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Now in its 3rd Edition, this outstanding volume by Dr. Jo-Anne O. Shepard in the popular Requisites series thoroughly covers the fast-changing field of chest imaging. Ideal for residency, clinical practice, and board certification, it covers the full range of basic and advanced modalities used in thoracic imaging including digital radiography, chest fluoroscopy, CT, PET, and MRI. Compact and authoritative, Thoracic Imaging: The Requisites provides the up-to-date conceptual, factual, and interpretive information you need for success on exams and in clinical practice.

Key features

  • Summarizes key information
  • with numerous outlines, tables, ''pearls,'' and boxed material for easy reference.
  • Focuses on essentials
  • to pass the certifying board exam and ensure accurate diagnoses in clinical practice.

Readership

Radiology

Table of contents

1. Radiographic Technique (Fluoroscopy, Digital Radiography, CT, Dual Energy CT, Dose Reduction Strategies)

2. Normal Anatomy and Radiographic Signs

3. Thoracic MRI: Technique and Approach to Diagnosis (Anatomic definition, Diffuse disease, Masses benign and malignant, except congenital)

4. PET/CT/, PET/MRI: Technique, Pitfalls and Findings

5. The Mediastinum (Anatomic definition, Diffuse disease, Masses benign and malignant, except congenital)

6. The Airways (Small and Large Airways)

7. The Pleura, Diaphragm, and Chest Wall

8. Congenital Thoracic Malformations

9. Thoracic Lines and Tubes

10. Acute Thoracic Conditions in the Intensive Care Unit

11. Pulmonary Embolism & Pulmonary Vascular Diseases

12. The Post-Operative Chest (Expected and Unexpected Findings)

13. Thoracic Trauma

14. Community Acquired Infections (Findings and complications, including endemic fungal, viral and bacterial infections)

15. Pulmonary Disease in the Immunocompromised Patient

16. Mycobacterial Infections (TBC and atypical infections)

17. Approach to Diffuse Lung Disease: Anatomic basis and HRCT

18. Diffuse Lung Diseases (Interstitial Pneumonias, Smoking related/ Inhalational/Occupational)

19. Pneumoconioses

20. Obstructive Lung Diseases

21. Pulmonary Tumors and Lymphoproliferative Disorders

22. Solitary Pulmonary Nodule & Pulmonary Nodule Management

23. Lung Cancer Screening

24. Staging of Lung Cancer (Imaging and Surgical evaluation)

25. Interventional Techniques

Review quotes

" a practical guide to everyday chest radiology"

Product details

  • Edition: 3
  • Latest edition
  • Published: January 24, 2018
  • Language: English

About the author

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Jo-Anne O Shepard

Affiliations and expertise
Director, Thoracic Imaging and Intervention Division, Director, Cardiothoracic Imaging Fellowship, Professor of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts