The long-awaited 2nd Edition of Felsons best-selling reference reflects the most recent developments in chest radiology, while retaining the effective, interactive teaching style and humorous approach of the original edition. Its programmed approach presents the radiographic images on left-hand pages and the text on right-hand pages. A flap hides the answers until the reader is ready to compare their analysis to the correct one. Covers all of the essential aspects of pleural, mediastinal, and cardiac radiography. Engages the reader in the learning process through active participation, allowing the individual to set his or her own pace. Includes frequent quizzes that reinforce learning. Presents all new high-quality radiographs. Features CT, MR, and ultrasound images where appropriate. Provides examples of chest x-rays and cross-sectional images, giving the reader a three-dimensional grasp of anatomy. Offers new chapters on Cross-Sectional Imaging Techniques, The Normal Chest X-Ray: Reading Like a Pro, Patterns of Lung Disease, Understanding the Mediastinum, and Cardiovascular Disease.

ISBN: 9780721676852