title: [Diagnostic imaging in the field of anesthesiology: preface and comments].
abstract: In this special issue, the diagnostic imaging in the field of anesthesiology is featured. Four topics including preoperative upper airway radiograph, perioperative bronchofiberscopy, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), and perioperative diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis are discussed. Diagnostic imaging can be a powerful tool to improve the quality of perioperative management of surgical patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba 260-8670.
authors.forename: Takashi
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Nishino
mesh_terms: D000776:Anesthesiology; D001999:Bronchoscopy; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D017548:Echocardiography, Transesophageal; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D012137:Respiratory System / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis