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Felson's Principles of Chest Roentgenology, A Programmed Text

  • 4th Edition - October 30, 2014
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Lawrence R. Goodman
  • Language: English

Popular for its easy-to-use format, Felson’s Principles of Chest Roentgenology remains the must-have primer of chest radiology. With the inclusion of the latest imaging ap… Read more

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Popular for its easy-to-use format, Felson’s Principles of Chest Roentgenology remains the must-have primer of chest radiology. With the inclusion of the latest imaging approaches and terminology, its unique programmed learning approach —presented in a highly interactive style—demystifies reading and interpreting radiologic images. High-quality images and diagrams are accompanied by multiple-choice review questions to reinforce key concepts. Additional online images plus self-assessment tests help you sharpen your skills and build confidence!

"A must for anyone who fancies him/herself as a competent general radiologist." Reviewed by: John Reid, Borders General Hospital on behalf of RAD Magazine, December 2015

Key features

  • Quickly grasp the radiology fundamentals you need to know
  • —including basic science, image interpretation, and terminology—with the popular "programmed learning" approach, which promotes fast learning and reference.

  • Discern the nuances between modalities
  • by comparing CT and MR images as well as traditional radiographs.

Readership

Medical Students, Radiology Residents

Table of contents

1. The Radiographic Examination: The Basics2. Cross-sectional Imaging Techniques3. The Normal Chest X-Ray: Reading Like the Pros

4. Chest CT: Putting It All Together

5. Lobar Anatomy6. The Silhouette Sign7. The Air Bronchogram Sign8. Signs of Lung and Lobar Collapse9. Patterns of Lung Disease10. Understanding The Mediastinum11. The Pleural and Extrapleural Space12. Cardiovascular Disease

Review quotes

“Overall this is a great introduction to thoracic radiology and an especially fast and enjoyable way to learn to interpret chest X-ray. The quiz-based learning style forces you think for yourself and makes it impossible to read without having to process the given information.”

"This volume is not just for those aspiring to be thoracic imagers but is a must for anyone who fancies him/herself as a competent general radiologist." Reviewed by: John Reid, Borders General Hospital on behalf of RAD Magazine, December 2015

"Overall this is a great introduction to thoracic radiology and an especially fast and enjoyable way to learn to interpret chest X-ray. The quiz-based learning style forces you think for yourself and makes it impossible to read without having to process the given information."

-Acta Radiologica (2015, Vol. 56(12) NP5)

Product details

  • Edition: 4
  • Latest edition
  • Published: October 31, 2014
  • Language: English

About the author

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Lawrence R. Goodman

Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Diagnostic Radiology and Pulmonary Medicine & Critical Care, Director, Cardiothoracic Imaging, Medical College of Wisconsin / Froedtert Memorial Hospital, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

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