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Radiology has always been involved with the analysis of the pulmonary vasculature. A chest radiograph is a unique piece of information since it is the only radiographic examination that can depict veins and arteries without the need to inject a contrast agent. Instead, the natural contrast between the density of air and water permits excellent analysis of the vessels in the lungs.
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Samper, J.V., Yankelevitz, D.F. (2007). The Pulmonary Vessels: A Modern Approach. In: Hodler, J., Zollikofer, C.L., von Schulthess, G.K. (eds) Diseases of the Heart, Chest & Breast. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-0633-1_10
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