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Functional Imaging of the Chest

By FRCP , FRCR (auth.) , David M. Hansell MD , Hans-Ulrich Kauczor MD (eds.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
Year
2004
ISBN
978-3-642-62202-1, 978-3-642-18621-9
DOI
10.1007/978-3-642-18621-9
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
9 MB (9398818 bytes)
Series
Medical Radiology - Diagnostic Imaging
Edition
1
Pages
230\230
Time added
2013-12-12 02:00:00
Imaging / Radiology; Diagnostic Radiology; Pneumol

Description

For a long time, imaging of the chest was based on the use of either radiography, demonstrating lung morphology, or scintigraphy, looking at lung function. However, as a result of recent developments in CT and MRI technology it is now possible to perform dedicated investigations of different aspects of lung function, such as ventilation, perfusion, gas exchange, and respiratory mechanics. This volume, written by acknowledged experts in the field, provides a well-illustrated and comprehensive review of these novel approaches to functional imaging of the chest. It will be of great assistance to all who are establishing such strategies in the research or clinical arenas for the diagnostic work-up and follow-up of patients with lung diseases.

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