MDCT of thorax.pdf Contents I MEDICAL RADIOLOGY Diagnostic Imaging Softcover Edition Editors: A. L. Baert, Leuven K. Sartor, Heidelberg Contents III U. J. Schoepf (Ed.) Multidetector- Row CT of the Thorax With Contributions by J. Aldrich · C. R. Becker · C. Beigelmann-Aubry · P. M. Boiselle · P. Costello · M. Das R. Drosten · C. Fetita · R. Fischbach · E. K. Fishman · D. Fleischmann · T. Flohr L. Gattinoni · B. Ghaye · L. R. Goodman · P. A. Grenier · C. I. Henschke · C. J. Herold P. Herzog · A. R. Hunsacker · F. L. Jacobson · M. Kachelriess · W. A. Kalender H.-U. Kauczor · J. P. Ko · W. Kostis · L. P. Lawler · A. N. Leung · R. Loose · J. M. Martensen Y. Martin-Bouyer · J. R. Mayo · D. P. Naidich · A. Nchimi · M. U. Niethammer B. Ohnesorge · M. Oldendorf · B. L. Partik · E. J. Potchen · M. F. Reiser · G. D. Rubin S. Schaller · P. Schnyder · U. J. Schoepf · D. Shaham · S. Shankar · M. J. Siegel H. C. Steinert · E. vanSonnenberg · M. Vazquez · J. Verschakelen · G. K. von Schulthess J. E. Wildberger · M. Wintermark · S. A. Wood · D. F. Yankelevitz Series Editor’s Foreword by A. L. Baert Foreword by M. F. Reiser With 349 Figures in 641 Separate Illustrations, 100 in Color and 37 Tables 123 IV Contents U. Joseph Schoepf, MD Department of Radiology Brigham and Women’s Hospital Harvard Medical School 75 Francis Street Boston, MA 02115 USA Medical Radiology · Diagnostic Imaging and Radiation Oncology Series Editors: A. L. Baert · L. W. Brady · H.-P. Heilmann · M. Molls · K. Sartor Continuation of Handbuch der medizinischen Radiologie Encyclopedia of Medical Radiology ISBN 3-540-26247-4 Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg New York ISBN 978 3-540-26247-3 Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg New York Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Multidtector-row CT of the thorax / U. J. Schoepf (ed.) ; with contributions by C. R. Becker ... [et al.] ; foreword by A. L. Baert. p. ; cm. -- (Medical radiology) Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 3540437746 (hardcover; alk. paper) ISBN 3540262474 (softcover; alk. paper) 1. Chest--Tomography. I. Schoepf, U. J. (U. Jeseph), 1969- II. Becker, C. R. (Christoph R.) III Series. [DNLM: 1. Radiography, Thoracic--methods. 2. Tomography, X-Ray Computed--mehods. WF 975 M691 2004] RC941.M76 2004 617.5’407572--dc21 2003052905 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifi - cally the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitations, broadcasting, reproduction on microfi lm or in any other way, and storage in data banks. Duplication of this publication or parts thereof is permitted only under the provisions of the German Copyright Law of September 9, 1965, in its current version, and permission for use must always be obtained from Springer-Verlag. Violations are liable for prosecution under the German Copyright Law. 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Cover-Design and Typesetting: Verlagsservice Teichmann, 69256 Mauer Printed on acid-free paper - 21/3151xq – 5 4 3 2 1 Contents V Für meine Eltern, Ursula und Josef Schoepf Contents VII Almost 30 years after the clinical introduction of computed tomography revolutionised the practice of radiology, the development of multidetector-row CT (MDCT) marked another important step forward in this cross-sectional modality. The correct application of MDCT for optimal clinical results requires from the radi- ologist a keen insight in the technical principles of this technique as well as specifi c knowledge and skills concerning the appropriate use of i.v. contrast media, workfl ow design and radiation dose. This superb volume covers exhaustively all aspects of the clinical application of MDCT in the study of the lung, heart and great vessels The collaboration of many inter- nationally renowned experts has resulted in top-quality up-to-date, well written and comprehensive chapters on all main topics. I would like to congratulate Dr. Schoepf and the authors most sincerely for producing this standard reference work on a very topical theme. This outstanding book will certainly meet with great interest from general, chest and vascular radiologists but also from surgeons and medical specialists, whose manage- ment of patients with diseases of the chest will greatly benefi t from its contents. I am confi dent that it will encounter the same success with readers as previous volumes pub- lished in this series. Leuven Albert L. Baert Series Editor’s Foreword ...