Demystifying Interventional Radiology A Guide for Medical Students /

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 d...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Athreya, Sriharsha (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
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Online Access:Full Text via HEAL-Link
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Summary: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. .
Physical Description:XI, 192 p. 47 illus., 14 illus. in color. online resource.
ISBN:9783319172385