Thoracic imaging.
Published
Journal Article (Review)
The various techniques encompassed in the term 'Thoracic Imaging' have had a dramatic effect on the practice of respiratory medicine over the last 25 years. One of many examples is the increased precision with which lung cancer can be preoperatively staged using CT and PET imaging. The increasing sophistication of thoracic imaging tests brings many benefits, but there are caveats. This review considers a selection of techniques and contains state-of-the-art commentaries by distinguished experts on current challenges and likely future developments.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Hansell, DM; Boiselle, PM; Goldin, J; Kauczor, H-U; Lynch, DA; Mayo, JR; Patz, EF
Published Date
- April 2010
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 15 / 3
Start / End Page
- 393 - 400
PubMed ID
- 20136737
Pubmed Central ID
- 20136737
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1440-1843
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1111/j.1440-1843.2009.01698.x
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- Australia