Radiology of the Trachea

Urges radiologists to pay attention to the trachea as a possible source of disease when they interpret chest radiographs. Reviews the anatomy and physiology of the normal trachea, and the techniques for imaging; and discusses the main categories of diseases, including congenital defects, tumors, inflammation, dilation, and trauma. Also considers the reconstructed trachea. Emphasizes the role of imaging in diagnosis. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.