Author Description

This new, one-of-a-kind atlas presents the theory and application of the procedures used to evaluate the respiratory system using easy-to-understand diagrams and illustrations. It relies heavily on high-resolution images of normal and abnormal lungs, handy outline cards, and diagrams rather than weighty text to convey principles and techniques. Each chapter written by an international expert in the field Highly visual format makes it a superb tool for self-instruction or review Chapters include techniques to analyse the gross and fine structure of the respiratory system and classical methods used to study morphology, as well as state-of-the-art methods that couple modern cell and molecular biology with optical techniques Clear, comprehensive coverage of lung anatomy and pathology (including special techniques); bronchoscopy and related topics; radiography, imaging, and nuclear medicine; and pulmonary function testing