Since the first edition of this book was published in 2004, computed tomography has seen groundbreaking technical innovations that have transformed the field of thoracic imaging and opened novel possibilities for the detection of thoracic pathologies. This book highlights cutting-edge thoracic applications of CT imaging in the context of these technical innovations and discusses the latest opportunities, with critical appraisal of challenges and controversies. All topics are covered by renowned international experts. Chapters from the original edition have been thoroughly updated to reflect the state of the art in technology and scientific evidence, and new contributions included on recent developments such as dual-energy CT and CT imaging in patients with acute chest pain. The book is abundantly illustrated with high-quality images and illustrations.
With contributions by numerous experts
Part I: MDCT – Technical Background and Radiation Protection
1. CT Technology for Imaging the Thorax – State of the Art
2. Radiation Exposure in Thoracic CT
3. Strategies for Dose Reduction and Improvement of Image Quality in Chest CT
4. Contrast Medium Injection Techniques for CT of the Thorax
5. Acquisition Protocols for Thoracic CT
Part II: Airways / Diffuse Lung Disease
6. CT of the Airways
7. CT in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease / Pulmonary Emphysema
8. CT Imaging of Interstitial Lung Disease
9. Pulmonary infections: Imaging with CT
10. CT Evaluation of Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Part III: Lung Nodules / Lung Cancer
11. CT Screening for Lung Cancer: Evidence and Recommendations
12. CT Screening for Lung Cancer: Current Controversies
13. CT Characterization of Lung Nodules
14. Management of Lung Nodules Detected Incidentally and at Screening
15. Staging of Lung Cancer with CT
16. CT Imaging of the Mediastinum
17. PET CT of the Thorax
Part IV: Cardiovascular Applications
18. CT of Pulmonary Thromboembolic Disease
19. Dual-energy CT of the Thorax
20. CT Angiography of the Thoracic Aorta
21. CT Imaging of Ischemic Heart Disease
22. Comprehensive CT Imaging in Acute Chest Pain
23. CT Imaging of the Heart-Lung Axis
24. Anomalies and Malformations of the Pulmonary Circulation: Evaluation with CT
Part V: Data Management
25. Workflow Design for CT of the Thorax
26. 2D and 3D Visualization of Thoracic CT Data
27. Computer-Aided Diagnosis in Chest CT
Part VI: Miscellaneous
28. Pediatric Chest CT
29. CT of the Chest Wall
30. CT in Chest Trauma
31. CT Guided Interventions in the Thorax
32. Thoracic CT: Medicolegal Aspects
33. Future Developments in Chest CT
Joe Schoepf is a Professor with appointments in Radiology, Medicine, and Pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston, SC. At MUSC Dr. Schoepf serves as director of the Division of Cardiovascular Imaging, of CT Research and Development, and as Cardiovascular Imaging Director of the University Designated Center for Biomedical Imaging.
Dr. Schoepf, a native of Austria, graduated from the medical school of Ludwig Maximilians University in Munich, Germany, in 1996. After his residency in Diagnostic Radiology at Klinikum Grosshadern, Munich, Germany, he assumed a position at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, in Boston, MA, which he held from 2001-2004. His main clinical and scientific interest is non-invasive cardiovascular and thoracic imaging, especially the use of advanced CT and MRI techniques for diagnosing disorders of the heart and lung.
Felix G. Meinel is a clinical fellow and researcher in the Department of Clinical Radiology at Ludwig-Maximilians-University Hospital in Munich, Germany. Dr. Meinel received his medical degree from Ludwig-Maximilians-University in Munich and trained in Radiology at the same institution. He was a visiting instructor in the Division of Cardiovascular Imaging at the Medical University of South Carolina (Charleston, SC) from 2013 to 2014 before returning to Munich to complete his clinical training. His main research interests include thoracic and cardiovascular CT imaging – both the advancement of CT technique and how CT imaging can be used to gain novel insights into disease.
Since the first edition of this book was published in 2004, computed tomography has seen groundbreaking technical innovations that have transformed the field of thoracic imaging and opened novel possibilities for the detection of thoracic pathologies. This book highlights cutting-edge thoracic applications of CT imaging in the context of these technical innovations and discusses the latest opportunities, with critical appraisal of challenges and controversies. All topics are covered by renowned international experts. Chapters from the original edition have been thoroughly updated to reflect the state of the art in technology and scientific evidence, and new contributions included on recent developments such as dual-energy CT and CT imaging in patients with acute chest pain. The book is abundantly illustrated with high-quality images and illustrations.
Provides a comprehensive overview of thoracic applications for CT
Discusses clinical applications in the context of the latest technical developments
Written by distinguished experts in the respective fields
