Product Description: For a long time, imaging of the chest was based on the use of either radiography, demonstrating lung morphology, or scintigraphy, looking at lung function. However, as a result of recent developments in CT and MRI technology it is now possible to perform dedicated investigations of different aspects of lung function, such as ventilation, perfusion, gas exchange, and respiratory mechanics...read more

Product Description: This book provides a comprehensive overview of how to use MRI for the imaging of lung disease. Emphasis is placed on benign diseases requiring regular monitoring, as it is patients with these diseases who benefit the most from avoiding ionizing radiation.