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<p>"The book is splendidly illustrated with up-to-date radiographs, 64-MDCT CT scans, and multiplanar CT, CT<br>angiographic and some MR and 3-D imaging. More than 1,500 high-quality images make the reading easy and pleasant.<br>The captions are concise and significant. The text is outstanding and straightforward." -- "Pediatric Radiology"<p>Written by renowned experts in chest imaging, "Chest Imaging Case Atlas, Second Edition" enables radiology residents, fellows, and practitioners to hone their diagnostic skills by teaching them how to interpret a large number of radiologic cases. This atlas contains over 200 cases on conditions ranging from Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma to Wegener Granulomatosis. Each case is supported by a discussion of the disease, its underlying pathology, typical and unusual imaging findings, management, and prognosis, providing a comprehensive overview of each disorder.<p>Special Features of the Second Edition: <ul><li>Over 1500 high-quality images demonstrating normal and pathologic findings and their variations <li>More multiplanar, CT angiographic (CTA), MRI, and 3D imaging is incorporated into the text, helping readers stay current with this rapidly changing technology <li>40 new cases and updated images in cases from the previous edition <li>A new post-thoracotomy chest section addresses normal post-operative findings and complications associated with common thoracic interventional procedures <li>The neoplastic diseases section includes the new TNM staging system for lung cancer <li>The adult cardiovascular disease section now contains a discussion on univentricular and biventricular or end-stage heart failure including various ventricular assist devices and the Total Artificial Heart, their imaging features, and complications associated with their use <li>The diffuse lung disease section has been expanded to include an approach to HRCT interpretation <li>Case discussions are based on up-to-datereviews of current literature as well as class