Thoracic Imaging (Direct Diagnosis in Radiology: DX-Direct!) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3131451319 ISBN 13: 9783131451316

Publisher: Thieme, 2010

Synopsis

Praise for this series:

"Allow[s] a quick visual review of common diagnoses in a volume that easily fits into one's lab coat." --American Journal of Neuroradiology

"This Atlas should be in the library of the Departments of Rediology to be consulted not only by the radiologist resident but definitely also by the junior orthopedists, and obviously by more senior members of the radiological staff." --Clinical Imaging May 2011, Antonio F. Govoni, MD

Dx-Direct is a series of eleven Thieme books covering the main subspecialties in radiology. It includes all the cases you are most likely to see in your typical working day as a radiologist. For each condition or disease you will find the information you need -- with just the right level of detail.

Dx-Direct gets to the point:

• Definitions, Epidemiology, Etiology, and Imaging Signs
• Typical Presentation, Treatment Options, Course and Prognosis
• Differential Diagnosis, Tips and Pitfalls, and Key References

...all combined with high-quality diagnostic images.

Whether you are a resident or a trainee, preparing for board examinations or just looking for a superbly organized reference: Dx-Direct is the high-yield choice for you!

The series covers the full spectrum of radiology subspecialties including: Brain - Gastrointestinal - Cardiac - Breast - Urogenital - Spinal - Head and Neck - Musculoskeletal - Pediatric - Thoracic - Vascular.

About this title

About the Author:

Mary Carbery (1867-1949) edited Mrs Elizabeth Freke, Her Diary 1671 to 1714 (1913), and was the author of several books, including The Farm by Lough Gur (1937), a celebrated account of farm life in Ireland during the nineteenth century, and Happy World (1941), a memoir.
The editor, Jeremy Sandford, is best known for his screenplays and novels about homelessness (Cathy Come Home) and destitution (Edna the Inebriate).

Review:

Allow[s] a quick visual review of common diagnoses in a volume that easily fits into one's lab coat.--American Journal of Neuroradiology

”This Atlas is should be in the library of the Departments of Rediology to be consulted not only by the radiologist resident but definitely also by the junior orthopedists, and obviously by more senior members of the radiological staff.” Clinical Imaging May 2011, Antonio F. Govoni, MD

"[Contains an] understandable, well organized register...highly structured...a large number of illustrations follow the text...extremely informative...the text is structurally divided and loaded with facts, which give the reader a quick, understandable overview of each condition."--Bildmedicinskt Central

"Most helpful...the authors are recognized experts in the field...includes definitions, imaging signs, clinical aspects, differential diagnosis, tips and pitfalls, and selected references...compact and comprehensive at the same time...a great resource."--Doody's Review

About this edition

• Publisher: Thieme
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 3131451319
• ISBN 13: 9783131451316
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 368
• Editor: Galanski Michael