Demystifying Interventional Radiology: A Guide for Medical Students

Demystifying Interventional Radiology: A Guide for Medical Students
ISBN-10
3319172387
ISBN-13
9783319172385
Category
Medical
Pages
192
Language
English
Published
2015-08-27
Publisher
Springer
Author
Sriharsha Athreya

Description

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.

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