Warum entstehen Fehler bei radiologischen Untersuchungen des Brustraums? Der Autor klärt Ursachen und zeigt, daß aus Fehlern gelernt werden kann, um sie in Zukunft zu vermeiden. Jeder Radiologe wird aus dieser Fallsammlung Nutzen ziehen!

Technical Aspects

Film-Screen Combination
Techniques for Scatter Reduction
Digital Radiography
Automated Chest Unit
Summary
Errors in Chest Radiology
Errors in Technique
Errors in Interpretation
Difficult Areas of Interpretation
Pitfalls of Improper Technique and of Interpretation
References
Atlas
Air-Soft Tissue Interfaces with the Mediastinum
Importance of Using the High kVp Technique
Importance of Proper Centering
Underexposure
Overexposure
Effect of Poor Inspiratory Effort
Importance of Including a Lateral View
Importance of Including an Oblique View
Failure to Interpret Results Correctly
Difficult Areas to Assess
Hyperlucency Which is Often Misinterpreted
Importance of Correct Examination of the Upper Airways
Importance of Correct Examination of the Bones
Importance of Correct Examination of the Soft Tissues
Importance of Correct Examination of the Abdomen
Importance of Adequate Knowledge of Patient's Clinical History
Importance of Careful Examination of the Hila
Learn About Your Patient
Don't Procrastinate
Value of the Esophagogram
Value of Linear Tomography
Value of Computed Tomography
Value of Ultrasonography
Value of Arteriogram
Value of AMBER Study.