This book provides an authoritative resource on the art of CT in the diagnosis and monitoring of pulmonary disease. Exploiting recent technological advances in MDCT and 3-D rendering, CT of the Airways contains over 350 high impact figures illustrating relevant findings of necessity to the radiologist. The full spectrum of pulmonary diseases of the large and small airways is covered, including stenoses, neoplasms, bronchiectasis, asthma, infectious diseases, and smoking-related illnesses. Additional chapters address the clinical applications of CT in children. Throughout, the various modalities of CT scanning are discussed in the context of specific disease states, providing key insights to optimize imaging technique and proficiency. A vital reference for the radiologist, this book will also be of great utility to pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons, pulmonary pathologists, and others involved in the care of patients with airway disease. The collaborative effort of expert authors from around the globe, CT of the Airways distinguishes itself with its practical approach to state-of-the-art imaging modalities and forward thinking evaluation of emerging techniques. A comprehensive review of large and small airways disorders Emphasis on CT imaging Draws on experts from around the world INDICE: 1. Introductory Airway Anatomy and Physiology.- 2. Introductory Radiologic Anatomy of the Airways.- 3. Introductory Airway Pathology.- 4. Introductory Anatomical Airway Imaging Methods.- 5. Introductory Functional Airway Imaging Methods.- 6. Large Airways: Tracheal and Bronchial Stenoses.- 7. Large Airways: Tracheal and Bronchial Neoplasms.- 8. Large Airways: Tracheobronchomalacia.- 9. Large Airways: Bronchiectasis.- 10. Small Airways: Asthma.- 11. Small Airways: Infectious Small Airways Diseases and Aspiration.- 12. Small Airways: Non-Infectious Inflammatory Small Airways Diseases.- 13. Small Airways: Obliterative Bronchiolitis.- 14. Small Airways: Smoking Related Airways Disease.- 15. Pediatric Airways Disorders: Large Airways.- 16. Pediatric Airways Disorders: Small Airways.
- ISBN: 978-1-60761-550-7
- Editorial: Humana
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 408
- Fecha Publicación: 01/07/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés