ABSTRACT
I. Introduction 3
II. Chest Radiography 4
III. Fluoroscopy 5
IV. Angiography 6
V. Pulmonary Function Tests 7
References 9
I. Introduction
This book aims to describe the new developments in the assessment of pulmonary
ventilatory and vascular disorders. However, it cannot be emphasized enough
that the majority of patients with chest diseases are currently managed using
fairly basic radiological techniques and lung function tests. This is due to
factors such as convenience of access, costs of investigations, and experience
with these techniques. This chapter will give a brief review of the most
commonly used techniques. It does not aim to be complete, but rather highlights
the techniques and their role in the routine care of patients with chest diseases.
For the interested reader, excellent textbooks with detailed description of
technique and indications for these tests exist (1-3).
