Demystifying Interventional Radiology
Author | : Sriharsha Athreya |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 195 |
Release | : 2015-08-27 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783319172385 |
ISBN-13 | : 3319172387 |
Rating | : 4/5 (85 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This book is a concise introduction to the interventional radiology field and is designed to help medical students and residents understand the fundamental concepts related to image-guided interventional procedures and determine the appropriate use of imaging modalities in the treatment of various disorders. It covers the history of interventional radiology; radiation safety; equipment; medications; and techniques such as biopsy and drainage, vascular access, embolization, and tumor ablation. The book also describes the indications, patient preparation, post-procedure care, and complications for the most common interventional radiology procedures.