Publisher's Synopsis
This book is a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis of paediatric chest disorders using the latest imaging modalities. Comprising 11 sections, the text begins by explaining the different imaging techniques - radiograph, ultrasound and MRI. Each of the following sections covers a different type of chest disorder including neonatal and congenital, infections, diffuse lung diseases, airway problems, vascular and lymphatic, mediastinum, tumours and mimics, and chest wall and pleural. A complete section is dedicated to respiratory emergencies. The book concludes with structured guidance on reporting formats with explanations for their application, illustrative cases, and a section for self-assessment. This second edition has been fully revised and updated with recent advances in interventional radiology, and genetic and molecular testing. The text is highly illustrated with diagrams and flowcharts presenting a pattern-based imaging approach for enhanced learning. Previous edition (9789351527817) published in 2015.
