Pediatric Thoracic Imaging

Pediatric Thoracic Imaging

Pediatric Thoracic Imaging is the first comprehensive text to focus on all aspects of pediatric congenital and acquired thoracic disorders. This text is an essential reference for pediatric radiologists, those in training and of special interest to general radiologists as well as clinicians in different pediatric medical specialties. Skillfully written by Dr. Edward Y. Lee, current President of the ISPTI (International Society of Pediatric Thoracic Imaging) of Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School with the added international perspective of five associate editors, it is an authoritative encyclopedia of diseases/disorders with more than 2,000 high-quality images of radiography, ultrasound, CT, MRI, nuclear medicine and more. Sections organized by lung, large airways, mediastinum, heart, chest wall, and diaphragm presenting the imaging modalities and options for pediatric congenital and acquired thoracic disorders - Discussions include anatomy/embryology, both normal and variant, clinical and imaging manifestations, and current management strategies - Organized by disease/disorder for quick reference - Special sections on pediatric interstitial (diffuse) lung disorders and cardiovascular procedures Enhance Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. - Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech. "This comprehensive review of pediatric chest imaging addresses disorders of the lung, mediastinum, heart, and chest wall. The authors describe the book as a needed to fill a gap in the radiology literature on the imaging of thoracic abnormalities in children. The audience is pediatric radiologists, radiology trainees, and clinicians who encounter children with thoracic disorders. It is written at a level appropriate for more senior trainees (R3, R4, and fellows), and attending radiologists. The authors are well known in this field. The book covers pulmonary parenchymal abnormalities, disorders of the airway, mediastinal abnormalities, and disorders of the heart. These important topics are thoroughly discussed. Overall, this is a good resource for senior level radiology trainees and practicing radiologists." Weighted Numerical Score: 80 - 3 Stars Doodys Publishers' Club, January 2019