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CT of the Airways

  • A comprehensive review of large and small airways disorders
  • Emphasis on CT imaging
  • Draws on experts from around the world

Part of the book series: Contemporary Medical Imaging (CMI)

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Table of contents (16 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XIV
  2. Introductory

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. Airway Anatomy and Physiology

      • Kathryn Chmura, Stella Hines, Edward D. Chan
      Pages 3-24
    3. Radiologic Anatomy of the Airways

      • Phillip M. Boiselle, David A. Lynch
      Pages 25-48
    4. Pathology of the Airways

      • Chih-Wei Wang, Thomas V. Colby
      Pages 49-73
    5. Anatomical Airway Imaging Methods

      • Phillip M. Boiselle, David A. Lynch
      Pages 75-94
    6. Functional Airway Imaging Methods

      • Jonathan G. Goldin
      Pages 95-117
  3. Large Airways

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 119-119
    2. Tracheobronchial Stenoses

      • Phillip M. Boiselle, Jay Catena, Armin Ernst, David A. Lynch
      Pages 121-149
    3. Tracheal and Bronchial Neoplasms

      • Karen S. Lee, Phillip M. Boiselle
      Pages 151-190
    4. Tracheobronchomalacia

      • Ronaldo Hueb Baroni, Rodrigo Caruso Chate, Daniel Nobrega da Costa, Phillip M. Boiselle
      Pages 191-212
    5. Bronchiectasis

      • John D. Newell Jr.
      Pages 213-235
  4. Small Airways

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 237-237
    2. Asthma

      • Philippe A. Grenier, Catherine Beigelman-Aubry, Pierre-Yves Brillet
      Pages 239-254
    3. Obliterative Bronchiolitis

      • C. Isabela S. Silva, Nestor L. Müller
      Pages 293-323
    4. Smoking-Related Small Airways and Interstitial Lung Disease

      • David M. Hansell, Athol U. Wells
      Pages 325-348
  5. Small Airways

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 349-349
    2. Large Airways

      • Edward Y. Lee, Marilyn J. Siegel
      Pages 351-379

About this book

Imaging of the airways is a fascinating undertaking and, if done expertly, a true art in medicine. Over the past years, imaging of the airways has become ever more exciting and demanding, as new therapies in pulmonary medicine have become available that require careful imaging assessment of patients to aid management and monitor therapeutic success. The increasing importance of imaging in pulmonary medicine is accompanied by a surge of revolutionary developments in imaging technology that enable ever finer assessment of lung structure and function. No modality has seen more rapid innovation over the last decade than computed tomography. Current multidetector-row CT technology makes high-resolution imaging of the chest with a spatial resolution of a couple of 100 m in a matter of mere seconds. Ever more sophisticated post-processing applications enable intuitive, quantitative assessment of lung structure and function in an efficient manner, so that these technologies are increasingly embraced in mainstream medicine to improve patient care. CT of the Airways, which was so expertly assembled by my dear friends Phil Boiselle and David Lynch, is one of the very first tomes that pays tribute to our new found prowess in airway imaging.

Reviews

From the reviews:

"This is a review of the technical, anatomic, and physiologic considerations involved in assessment of the airways by CT. … the book is written for practitioners. In my opinion, radiologists, pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons, and allergists will find it particularly useful. … No other book in the field provides such a clear, succinct, and authoritative review of this topic. … The editors and authors are to be congratulated on their accomplishment: a new book bound to become a classic in the field of thoracic imaging." (Lisa Diethelm, Doody’s Review Service, May, 2008)

"CT of the Airways, edited by Phillip M. Boiselle and David A. Lynch, fills a vital need. … It is a valuable resource for professionals involved in the care of patients with airway diseases. … is thorough, thoughtful, and an important book for CT imaging professionals and is highly recommended for radiologists and pulmonologists. Additionally, other professionals involved in the care of patients with airway diseases will likely find this book of interest as the use of CT imaging increases." (Thomas F. Heston, JAMA, August, 2008)

“CT of the Airways is a comprehensive, well-organized, cutting-edge imaging textbook and … fourth text in the Contemporary Medical Imaging series. … intended audience is radiologists, pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons, and pulmonary pathologists. … fills a particular need in the imaging literature by providing a subspecialty-level review of both the large and small airways in the adult and pediatric populations. … nearly 350 images, 94 of which are in color, and just over 400 pages, it is reasonably priced. … highly recommend CT of the Airways.” (Robert D. Stoffey, Radiology, Vol. 254 (2), February, 2010)

This book provides a valuable resource for radiologists, pulmonologists, and thoracic surgeons. It offers, to date, the most substantial opus concerning CT imaging of the airways, and belongs on theshelves of each radiology and pulmonology department. – Helmut Ringl, Medical University Vienna/European Journal of Radiology

This book provides a valuable resource for radiologists, pulmonologists, and thoracic surgeons. It offers, to date, the most substantial opus concerning CT imaging of the airways, and belongs on the shelves of each radiology and pulmonology department. – Helmut Ringl, Medical University Vienna/European Journal of Radiology

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Radiology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, Boston

    Phillip M. Boiselle

  • Department of Radiology, National Jewish Medical and Research Center, Denver

    David A. Lynch

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: CT of the Airways

  • Editors: Phillip M. Boiselle, David A. Lynch

  • Series Title: Contemporary Medical Imaging

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59745-139-0

  • Publisher: Humana Totowa, NJ

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Humana Press 2008

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-58829-848-5Published: 25 February 2008

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-60761-550-7Published: 09 December 2009

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-59745-139-0Published: 25 January 2008

  • Series ISSN: 2626-6431

  • Series E-ISSN: 2626-6423

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XIV, 408

  • Number of Illustrations: 253 b/w illustrations, 94 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Pneumology/Respiratory System, Diagnostic Radiology, Imaging / Radiology, Thoracic Surgery, Allergology

Buy it now

Buying options

eBook USD 84.99
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  • Available as PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 109.99
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  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 219.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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