Thoracic Imaging

Javier Campos; Kalpaj R Parekh

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-00859-8_3

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Thoracic Imaging

Javier Campos and Kalpaj R Parekh

Principles and Practice of Anesthesia for Thoracic Surgery, pp.43-61

Springer International Publishing

01/05/2019

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-00859-8_3

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Abstract

Radiological images play an important role during the evaluation of patients undergoing thoracic surgery. Radiological studies must be reviewed, including a posterior–anterior chest radiograph and computed tomography scan of the chest. Special emphasis should be given to mediastinal mass with compromise to the airway or great vessels by reviewing the computed tomography scan of the chest. Multidetector computed tomography (CT) scan and tracheobronchial reconstruction are more specific studies in the thoracic surgical patient and allow measurements of the airway. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provides greater contrast resolution than CT scans and offers the potential for tissue characterization. An MRI is indicated in selected cases, i.e., mediastinal mass with invasion of the superior vena cava.

Tracheobronchial anatomy

Radiological images

Multidetector computed tomography scan

Airway measurements

Radiological images and tracheal stents

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Title: Subtitle: Thoracic Imaging
Creators: Javier Campos - Department of Anesthesia, University of Iowa Health Care, Roy and Lucille Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, USA
Kalpaj R Parekh - Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, USA
Resource Type: Book chapter
Publication Details: Principles and Practice of Anesthesia for Thoracic Surgery, pp.43-61
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-00859-8_3
Publisher: Springer International Publishing; Cham
Language: English
Date published: 01/05/2019
Academic Unit: Anatomy and Cell Biology; Surgery; Anesthesia; Cardiothoracic Surgery
Record Identifier: 9984006338702771

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