Release Date: 19 November, 2003
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An international group of contributors have written chapters on the methods, analysis, and study of induced sputum as a diagnostic tool for a variety of diseases (excluding lung cancer). Asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis, interstitial and occupational lung diseases are the subjects of separate chapters. Other topics include analysis of soluble mediators, and the use of induced sputum in clinical trials and clinical practice. The volume is heavily illustrated with diagrams and color plates. Djukanovic is with the Southampton General Hospital, UK; Sterk is at the Leiden U. Medical Center in the Netherlands.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Book Description
Containing more than 150 images of the highest quality, An Atlas of Induced Sputum: An Aid for Research and Diagnosis is the first comprehensive clinical guide on the application of this diagnostic technique to non-infectious inflammatory diseases. The book includes contributions from the lead author of the British Thoracic Guidelines on sputum cytology, the gold standard for work in this field. Both the lead authors and most of the chapter authors have contributed to the 2002 European Respiratory Society recommendations on induces sputum methodology. In addition to numerous graphs and illustrations, the book expertly describes the techniques and procedures and provides clear explanations of actual diagnoses using sputum cytology. A diagnostic reference for pulmonologists, the atlas does double duty as an instructive text for residents and physicians in training.
Book Info
Southamptom General Hospital, UK. Atlas illustrates the major advancements in the use of sputum to study lung disease. Discusses methodology and features abundant color photos and illustrations. For researchers and clinicians. DNLM: Sputum--cytology--Atlases. Rating
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