Main description:

This book, widely regarded as the standard work in the field, presents the state of the art in chest sonography, enhanced by a wealth of excellent illustrations. It provides the reader with concise, easy-to-assimilate information on all aspects of the use of the modality, including indications, investigative techniques, diagnostic decision making, and imaging artifacts and pitfalls. Chapters offer numerous tips and tricks and highlight potential diagnostic error sources to aid in daily clinical practice.

This sixth edition has been extensively revised to consider the latest techniques, study results, and meta-analyses and includes essential additional illustrative material. Chapter revisions include detailed guidance on contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) and the use of thoracic point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) in emergency patients.

As the technique's value and use continue to grow, readers will find Chest Sonography a valuable up-to-date resource and guide.

Contents:

Indications, Technical Equipment and Investigation Procedure.- Ultrasonography of the Chest Wall.- Pleura.- Interstitial Syndrome.- Lung Consolidation.- Mediastinum.- Endobronchial Sonography.- Vascularization and Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS).- Image Artifacts and Pitfalls.- Interventional Chest Sonography.- From the Symptom to the Diagnosis.- Thoracic Point-of-Care Ultrasound (PoCUS) in Emergency Patients.