title: Multiplanar and three-dimensional imaging of the thorax.
abstract: Although axial images are sufficient for diagnosis in most instances, knowledge of multiplanar imaging techniques is essential to apply them in appropriate circumstances. In particular, appropriately applied multiplanar imaging adds confidence to interpretations and assists surgeons and bronchoscopists in planning procedures. The need for multiplanar imaging must be assessed before performing any study so that the image acquisition parameters allow for suitable reformations.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Medical University of South Carolina, Box 250322, 169 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, SC 29425, USA. ravenejg@musc.edu
authors.forename: James G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Ravenel
authors.forename: H Page
authors.initials: HP
authors.lastname: McAdams
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D013896:Thoracic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*