This is the first book specifically devoted to spiral CT of the chest. Background information on principles and technical considerations is supplied, and the key applications of the technique are discussed with respect to each anatomical zone of the chest. The expertise of the authors and the numerous high-quality illustrations ensure that the volume will have wide appeal.

The first book specifically devoted to spiral CT of the chest Background information on principles and technical considerations is supplied, and the key applications of the technique are discussed with respect to each anatomical zone Written by experts in the field High-quality illustrations (243 figures in 540 separate illustrations, some in color) Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Inhalt
1 Principles of Spiral CT.- 2 Radiation Exposure.- 3 Techniques of Acquisition.- 4 Injection Techniques.- 5 Techniques of Reconstruction.- 6 Volumetric CT in the Evaluation of Focal Pulmonary Disease.- 7 Spiral CT of Parenchymal Lung Disease.- 8 Spiral CT of the Trachea and Main Bronchi.- 9 Spiral CT of the Bronchial Tree.- 10 Spiral CT of Pulmonary Embolism.- 11 Spiral CT Angiography of Pulmonary Vessels.- 12 Spiral CT of the Superior Vena Cava.- 13 Spiral CT of the Thoracic Aorta and Its Branches.- 14 Spiral CT of the Chest: Diaphragm, Chest Wall, and Pleura.- 15 Spiral CT in the Year 2000.- List of Contributors.