Written by recognized authorities on thoracic imaging, this volume is the first to examine all
modalities—both noninvasive and invasive—for visualizing the airways. Emphasis is placed …

Purpose: To demonstrate that high-resolution computed tomography (CT) can be used to
quantify loss of pulmonary compliance in irradiated mice. Methods and Materials: Computed …

This article reviews the potential use of positron emission tomography (PET), alone and in
combination with computed tomography, for evaluating the severity of disease in cystic …

With the growth of clinical Positron Emission Tomography (PET) utilizations, new molecular
tracers, able to aid in the assessment, therapy planning and monitoring of cancer patients …

Although the intravenous route of administration is rarely used for drugs, it is by far the most
common route for PET and SPECT radiotracers. This article discusses the use of planar and …

Fluorine-18 fluorodeonyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) was used to
detect local recurrence, axillary lymph node (LN) involvement and distant metastases in …

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) using hyperpolarized 3helium (He) gas as the source of
signal provides new physiological insights into the structure–function relationships of the …

Acute respiratory distress syndrome is a refractory respiratory syndrome with a high
prevalence in the Intensive Care Unit. Though much improvement has been achieved over …

The stage of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) determines that the treatment strategy and
proper staging lead to improved survival. Integrated positron emission tomography …

Over the past decade, unprecedented progress has occurred in the understanding and
management of the clinical problem set that we label as acute lung injury (ALI) and its more …