A concise, yet complete overview of thoracic imaging, diagnostic techniques, differential diagnosis and disease involving the thorax, treatment plans, and treatment strategies. Part I provides a review of thoracic anatomy, cardiopulmonary physiology, and an overview of the various diagnostic imaging techniques (radiography, CT, MRI) including provides imaging strategies for evaluating specific symptoms and disease entitites as well as a large section on differential diagnosis based on specific radiographic findings. Part III provides a comprehensive overview on specific thoracic diseases broken down by organ system, including etiology, diagnosis, management, treatment, and prognosis. Part IV includes chapters covering interventional techniques, thoracic surgical procedures and post-
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