Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance of the Thorax

The Second Edition of this classic reference provides comprehensive guidance on the use of today's imaging technologies, including MRI, ultrafast CT scanning, and high-resolution CT. The authors integrate current MRI concepts into all areas of chest imaging and compare the clinical utility of CT and MRI, particularly in the investigation of cardiovascular disease and thoracic neoplasia. The principles of thoracic MRI are explained in the expanded introductory chapter, which also describes CT techniques using today's faster scanners and improved reconstruction algorithms. New chapters detail the role of CT and MRI in evaluating lung cancer and the use of current technologies, including MRI and ultrafast CT scanning, in pediatric patients. The expanded chapter on diffuse lung disease highlights the applications of high-resolution CT in the diagnosis of parenchymal pathology. Other chapters review the past five years' developments in diagnostic use of CT and MRI. Complementing the text are more than 1,300 illustrations, including MRI scans and new CT scans made on the latest-generation scanners.