Fundamentals of High-Resolution Lung CT: Common Findings, Common Patterns, Common Diseases, and Differential Diagnosis - Softcover

Elicker, Brett M., M.D.; Webb, W. Richard, M.D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1451184085 ISBN 13: 9781451184082

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2013

Synopsis

Fundamentals of High Resolution Lung CT presents a simple and concise approach to the HRCT diagnosis of diffuse lung disease. Using a clear, reader-friendly approach, the book presents the fundamental insights and facts necessary to interpret HRCT in any clinical setting.
The text and illustrations highlight the most essential rules, reasoning, shortcuts, and differential diagnostic techniques used in daily clinical practice. Readers will find it an excellent guide to improving the HRCT assessment of commonly encountered lung disease.
Improve the way you diagnose lung disease!
· Nearly 600 high-quality full-color illustrations improve diagnostic accuracy by detailing the radiographic features of common lung diseases as they appear on HRCT.
· Straightforward but comprehensive discussions detail HRCT findings and patterns, and their applications to the diagnosis of lung disease.
· Disease-specific coverage makes essential facts easy to find and apply.
· Availability in e-book and tablet format lets readers access critical content any time, from their handheld reader or tablet device.

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Review

"This book presents a concise and easily understandable approach to the use of high-resolution lung CT (HRCT) in the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of diffuse lung disease."
"It provides a practical and useful set of observations, insights, principles, and differential diagnoses so that readers can thoughtfully use these techniques in their practice, meeting these worthwhile objectives."
"While not intended to be a comprehensive atlas, this book provides substantial information in a concise but readable and understandable format. It provides a wealth of information and is an excellent reference for those interpreting these studies, particularly for those wishing to become proficient in this area."
Doody's Reviews
Bennett S. Greenspan, MD, MS(Medical College of Georgia
Weighted Numerical Score: 98 - 5 Stars!

Edition details

• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1451184085
• ISBN 13: 9781451184082
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 258