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A concise, yet complete overview of thoracic imaging, diagnostic techniques, differential diagnosis and disease involving the thorax, treatment plans, and treatment strategies. The book first provides a review of thoracic anatomy, cardiopulmonary physiology, and an overview of the various diagnostic imaging techniques (radiography, CT, MRI) including provides imaging strategies for evaluating specific symptoms and disease entitites as well as a large section on differential diagnosis based on specific radiographic findings. It goes on to provide a comprehensive overview on specific thoracic diseases broken down by organ system, including etiology, diagnosis, management, treatment, and prognosis. There are also chapters covering interventional techniques, thoracic surgical procedures, and post-surgical management.

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