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Learning Interventional Radiology

  • Book

  • July 2019
  • Elsevier Health Science
  • ID: 4759575

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.

  • 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.

Table of 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

Authors

Justin Shafa Radiology Resident, Jacobi Medical Center, Bronx, New York. Stephen T Kee Professor of Radiology, Chief, Interventional Radiology, UCLA Health Sciences, Los Angeles, California.