Computed tomography and magnetic resonance of the thorax
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Bibliographic Information
Computed tomography and magnetic resonance of the thorax
Raven Press, c1991
2nd ed
Available at 19 libraries
Note
Rev. ed. of: Computed tomography of the thorax. c1984
Includes bibliographies and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
The second edition of this reference provides guidance on the use of imaging technologies, including MRI, ultrafast CT scanning, and high-resolution CT. The authors integrate current MRI concepts into all areas of chest imaging and compare the clinical utility of CT and MRI, particularly in the investigation of cardiovascular disease and thoracic neoplasia. The principles of thoracic MRI are explained in the expanded introductory chapter, which also describes CT techniques using today's faster scanners and improved reconstruction algorithms. New chapters detail the role of CT and MRI in evaluating lung cancer and the use of current technologies, including MRI and ultrafast of high-resolution CT in paediatric patients. The expanded chapter on diffuse lung disease highlights the applications of high-resolution CT in the diagnosis of parenchymal pathology. Other chapters review developments in diagnostic use of CT and MRI. Complementing the text are hundreds of MRI scans and new CT scans.
Table of Contents
- Principles and techniques of thoracic CT and MR mediastinum
- airways
- lobar collapse
- pulmonary hila
- lung cancer
- focal lung disease
- diffuse lung disease
- pleura and chest wall
- diaphragm
- pediatric thorax
- heart and pericardium.
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