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 - Any additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date
