Description: This book serves a complimentary role to the large, expensive texts which currently exist, acting as a source for review and a handy reference which is affordable, manageable in size, and easy to use. Part I provides a review of thoracic anatomy, cardiopulmonary physiology, and an overview of the various diagnostic imaging techniques (radiography, CT, MRI) including basic physics, technical aspects, and advantages/limitations of various modalities. Part II provides imaging strategies for evaluating specific symptoms and disease entities as well as a large section on differential diagnosis based on specific radiographic findings. Part III provides a comprehensive overview of specific thoracic diseases broken down by organ system, including etiology, diagnosis, management, treatment, and prognosis. Part IV includes chapters covering interventional techniques, thoracic surgical procedures and post-surgical management.

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