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1. Iatrogenic Thoracic Complications Induced by Drugs.- Pathogenesis.- Clinical Pathologic Patterns.- Radiologic Patterns.- Acknowledgments.- References.- 2. Nosocomial and Iatrogenic Infections of the Thorax.- Incidence and Significance.- Source.- Routes and Radiology.- Complications of Specific Procedures.- 3. Pneumonia in the Immunocompromised Host.- Risk Factors.- Etiology.- Differential Diagnosis based upon Radiographic Patterns.- References.- 4. Traumatic Complications of Endotracheal Intubation and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.- Endotracheal Intubation.- Tracheostomy.- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.- Conclusion.- General References.- Cited References.- 5. Thoracic Complications of Respiratory Intensive Care.- Technical Considerations of Portable Radiography.- Cardiovascular Catheters.- Flow-Directed Pulmonary Artery Catheters.- Cardiac Pacemakers.- Intraaortic Counterpulsation Balloon.- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.- Cardiopulmonary Disorders.- 6. Barotrauma.- Interstitial Pulmonary Emphysema (IPE).- Air-Leak Phenoma.- Hemodynamic Effects.- Changes in Pulmonary Function.- Secondary Infection.- IPE-Induced Changes in Pulmonary Morphology.- Acknowledgment.- References.- 7. Radiographic Features of Thoracic Complications Occurring in Infants in the Intensive Care Nursery.- Endotracheal Intubation.- Ventilator Therapy and Pulmonary Air Leaks.- Thoracostomy Tubes.- Feeding and Suction Catheters.- Vascular Catheters.- Miscellaneous.- Conclusion.- Acknowledgment.- References.- 8. Thoracic Radiotherapy Changes.- Lung.- Heart.- Esophagus.- Bony Thorax.- References.- 9. Iatrogenic Disorders of the Esophagus.- Anatomy/Relationships.- Clinical Approach.- Endoscopy.- Surgery.- Dilatation.- Tubes.- Drugs.- Miscellaneous Complications.- Summary.- References.- 10. Complications of Angiography in the Thorax.- Incidence of Major Complications.- Types of Complications and Predisposing Factors.- Causes of Complications.- Contrast Material.- Conclusions.- References.- 11. The Radiologic Manifestations of the Complications of Cardiac Pacing.- Normal Roentgenographic Findings.- Pacemaker Complications Related to Pacemaker Malfunction.- Complications Related to Pacemaker Insertion or Presence Within the Body.- Summary.- References.- 12. The Radiology of Prosthetic Cardiac Valves.- Selection of the Patient for Cardiac Valve Replacement.- Radiologic Examination Following Valve Implantation.- Radiographic Identification of Prosthetic Valves.- Fluoroscopic Evaluation Following Valve Implantation.- Ultrasonic Evaluation of Prosthetic Valves.- Complications of Prosthetic Valves.- Summary.- References.