Overview

This volume provides detailed information on the key applications of spiral CT for each anatomical zone of the chest. Special emphasis is placed on those areas where spiral CT has documented advantages over conventional CT, and on its newer applications in CT angiography and three-dimensional CT imaging. Necessary background information on principles and technical considerations is also supplied. The expertise of the authors, the scope of the text, and the numerous high-quality illustrations combine to ensure that the volume will fully acquaint the reader with the current state of the art in the use of spiral CT in the evaluation of thoracic pathology.

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Author:   Martine Remy-Jardin ,  Jacques Remy
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
ISBN:  

9783540591856

ISBN 10:   3540591850
Pages:   352
Publication Date:   October 1996
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

Principles of Spiral Computed Tomography - M. VANNIER and G. WANG; Radiation Exposure - J.R. MAYO and J.E. ALDRICH; Spiral CT of the Chest: Techniques of Acquisition - P. VOCK; Injection Techniques in Helical CT - P. SCHNYDER, R. MEULI, and S. WICKY; Techniques of Reconstruction - G.D RUBIN; Volumetric CT in the Evaluation of Focal Pulmonary Disease - D.P. NAIDICH; Spiral CT of Diffuse Lung Disease - J. REMY; Spiral CT of the Trachea and Main Bronchi - C.M. SCHAEFER-PROKOP and M. PROKOP; Spiral CT of the Bronchial Tree - P. GRENIER and C. BEIGELMAN; Spiral CT of Pulmonary Embolism - M. REMY-JARDIN and J. REMY; Spiral CT Angiography of Pulmonary Vessels - J. REMY and M. REMY-JARDIN; Spiral CT of the Superior Vena Cava - C.J. HEROLD, A.A. BANKIER, and D. FLEISCHMANN; Spiral CT of the Chest: Diaphragm Chest Wall and Pleura -J.A. VERSCHAKELEN; Spiral CT in the Year 2000 - W.A. KALENDER; Subject Index

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