[Diagnostic imaging in the field of anesthesiology: preface and comments].
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.
Nishino
Takashi
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Department of Anesthesiology, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba 260-8670.
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