Radiology of Mediastinal Masses
Radiology of Mediastinal Masses Evaluation of the mediastinum is an important part of the interpretation of a chest x-ray (CXR). Saying that it is important is not the same as…
Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer Lung cancer is the most common fatal malignancy in humans. It is strongly associated with cigarette smoking and asbestos exposure; viral infections, pulmonary fibrosis, and radiation exposure play…
Infections in the Immunocompromised Host
Infections in the Immunocompromised Host Immunocompromised hosts have altered immune mechanisms, either cell mediated or humoral, and are predisposed to opportunistic infections. Pulmonary infections constitute an important category of major…
Approach to the Chest Radiograph
Approach to the Chest Radiograph Especially for neophyte interpreters of radiographs, it is essential to approach the images in the proper way. For $29.95 we will send you the ancient…
Imaging Modalities and Applications
Imaging Modalities and Applications Over the past three decades, the introduction of new imaging modalities has had a profound impact on the practice of cardiopulmonary radiology. Many of the new…
Radiographic Report
Radiographic Report It is hard to overemphasize the importance of the radiographic report. The essence of radiologic diagnosis is the correct observation and interpretation of radiographic findings, but even correct…
Basic Thoracic Anatomy and Physiology
Basic Thoracic Anatomy and Physiology An understanding of thoracic imaging requires knowledge of the anatomy being imaged, as described in this chapter, as well as the imaging techniques applied to…
Future Directions
Future Directions Jeffrey David Hosenpud Barry H. Greenberg Over the 12 years that have elapsed since the publication of the first edition of this text, there have been substantial changes…
End-of-Life Considerations
End-of-Life Considerations Marc A. Silver “Perfection of tools and confusion of goals are characteristics of our time.” —Albert Einstein Every other chapter in this text is dedicated to the enhanced…
Cardiac Transplantation
Cardiac Transplantation Anantharam V. Kalya Jeffrey David Hosenpud Over the past 30 years, cardiac transplantation has evolved from a highly experimental procedure performed in a handful of centers to an…
