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Imaging Evaluation of the Thorax

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Different imaging techniques are available for thoracic evaluation. Depending on the clinical scenario, the assistant physician can choose among them, focusing on the indication and prioritizing imaging of the thoracic wall, pleural space, mediastinum or lungs. We briefly review the most available noninvasive imaging methods for the evaluation of the thorax.

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  1. Department of Radiology, Federal University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

    Gilberto Szarf

  2. Fleury Diagnostic Center, Sao Paulo, Brazil

    Gilberto Szarf

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  2. University of Miami, 1611 N.W. 12th Avenue, Miami, 33136, Florida, USA

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Szarf, G., Lederman, H.M. (2010). Imaging Evaluation of the Thorax. In: Gabriel, E., Salerno, T. (eds) Principles of Pulmonary Protection in Heart Surgery. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84996-308-4_5

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