Main description:

Now designated as a primary medical specialty, the field of interventional radiology has contributed many ground-breaking procedures, including angioplasty, catheter-delivered stents, aneurysm coiling, and minimally-invasive cancer treatment. This first-of-its-kind review text offers an authoritative, easy-to-use introduction to the field, highlighting procedures, instruments, techniques, modalities, and more. Using an image-filled, practical format it covers exactly what you need to know for a solid foundation in this fast-growing field.

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Employs a case-based approach with a consistent chapter format to provide a clear, practical review of each topic.
Each case-based chapter includes an Overview of the procedure and disease process, Indications and Contraindications of the procedure, standard Equipment used, a review of relevant Anatomy, detailed Procedural Steps, as well as Treatment Alternatives and common Complications.
Reviews the skillful use of X-rays, CT, ultrasound, MRI, and other imaging methods to direct interventional procedures.
Uses brief, bulleted text and more than 350 images to help you quickly grasp the fundamental information you need to know.
Includes Take Home Points, Clinical Applications, Key Facts, Key Definitions, and Literature Reviews.
Features case-based chapters on vascular and non-vascular procedures, as well as Grand Rounds Topics such as anatomy, surgery, interventional oncology, pediatrics, and more.
Helps ensure mastery of the material with additional online content, bonus images, videos, and Q&A that provide effective chapter review and quick practice for your exams.
Offers quick review and instruction for medical students, residents, fellows, and related medical professionals working in the IR area, such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access the full text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Contents:

SECTION A Grand Topics

History of Interventional Radiology
Basics of Interventional Radiology
Imaging Modalities
Anatomy
Neurointerventional Radiology
Interventional Oncology
Surgery
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Pediatrics
Frontiers of Interventional Radiology

SECTION B Vascular Cases

Adrenal Venous Sampling
Arteriovenous Fistulas and Grafts
Arteriovenous Malformations
Balloon-Assisted Retrograde Transvenous Obliteration
Bronchial Artery Embolization
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
Foreign Body Retrieval
Inferior Vena Cava Filter
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Pulmonary Embolism
Renal Artery Stenosis
Thrombolysis and Thrombectomy
Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunts
Transjugular Liver Biopsy
Varicose Veins,
Venous Access
Y-90 Embolization

SECTION C Percutaneous Cases

Abscess Drainage
Biliary Drains and Biliary Stenting
CT-Guided Lung Biopsy
Gastrostomy Tube Placement
Lymphangiography and Thoracic Duct Embolization
Paracentesis
Percutaneous Nephrostomy
Thoracentesis

Answer Key to End-of-Chapter Review Questions

Index