Publisher's Synopsis
Completely revised to reflect recent, rapid changes in the field of interventional radiology (IR), Image-Guided Interventions, 4th Edition, offers comprehensive coverage of vascular and nonvascular interventional imaging―ideal for IR subspecialists as well as residents and fellows in IR. This award-winning title provides clear guidance from global experts, helping you formulate effective treatment strategies, communicate with patients, avoid complications, and put today's newest technology to work in your practice.
- Offers step-by-step instructions on a full range of image-guided intervention techniques, including discussions of equipment, contrast agents, pharmacologic agents, antiplatelet agents, and classic signs, as well as detailed protocols, algorithms, and SIR guidelines.
- Features new chapters on pediatrics (covering venous access, GI interventions, biopsies and drainage) and musculoskeletal embolization.
- Employs a streamlined format with short, digestible chapters for quick reference.
- Integrates patient care and communication tips throughout to reflect today's direct patient involvement with the interventional radiologist.
- Highlights indications and contraindications for interventional procedures, and provides tables listing the materials and instruments required for each.
- Features more than 2,300 state-of-the-art images demonstrating IR procedures, full-color illustrations of anatomical structures and landmarks, and an expanded video library online.
- An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.
