Chest Radiology: The Essentials

Zero in on the most important cardiothoracic imaging knowledge with Chest Radiology: The Essentials! Ideal as a quick refresher for experienced radiologists as well as an efficient learning tool for residents, this best-selling radiology reference puts indispensible information at your fingertips in a compact and practical, high-yield format. Key Features • Master nuances of imaging interpretation through a pattern-recognition approach that features extensive chest radiograph/CT correlations. • Get up to date on the most current lung cancer staging classification, evidence-based guidelines for evaluating suspected pulmonary embolism (including those for pregnant patients), recently adopted lung cancer screening recommendations with low-dose CT of the chest, Fleischner Society guidelines for the follow-up of subsolid nodules, and new management guidelines for peri-fissural nodules. • Successfully absorb key concepts through behaviorally based learning objectives that follow the most current curriculum from the Society of Thoracic Radiology's Education Committee – as well as abundant mnemonics and superb imaging examples. • Test your knowledge and prepare for exams with image-rich, case-based multiple-choice questions at the end of each chapter, a self-assessment examination at the end of the text, and additional self-assessment material online. Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, offering tablet, smartphone, or online access to: • Complete content with enhanced navigation • A powerful search that pulls results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web • Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text • Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues • Tabbing tool to flag important  content for future reference • Additional self-assessment questions and answers to facilitate exam preparation