Thoracic Imaging The Requisites, 3rd Edition

By Jo-Anne O Shepard, MD

ISBN: 9780323448864

Pub Date: 3/08/2018

Reviewed by: Nicolas Damon Vassel, DO (Baystate Medical Center)

Description

This book covers many of the essential aspects of thoracic imaging that will be seen on a day-to-day basis at the workstation, using multiple high-quality pictures/figures, boxes, tables, and a few algorithms to solidify points. The previous edition was published in 2010.

Purpose

The purpose is to provide essential information about the most common topics in thoracic imaging. This update is needed and the book meets its objectives by presenting a thorough approach to each subject, integrated with high quality pictures to help readers effectively learn.

Audience

The main audience is radiology residents, fellows, and those in allied specialties, as well as practicing radiologists and healthcare providers. The book meets the needs of its intended audience.

Features

The book covers basic anatomy, different modalities used in thoracic imaging, the most common pathologies in emergent, acute, and chronic settings, and interventional techniques. The book casts a wide net, giving readers a solid fundamental grasp of the important topics. The numerous high-quality pictures and tables are invaluable, whether viewing them on the first pass through a chapter or later when reviewing a topic.

Assessment

Overall, this book covers a wide breadth of topics, providing an essential foundation in the subspecialty of thoracic imaging, which is especially useful for radiology residents and fellows. The third edition is justified by the necessary updates in several areas, such as lung screening, pulmonary nodules, and disease classification.

Doody’s Review Service Weighted Numerical Score: 95 — 4 Stars!