Learning Interventional Radiology, 1st Edition

• Employs a case-based approach with a consistent chapter format to provide a clear, practical review of each topic.
• Each case-based chapter includes an Overview of the procedure and disease process, Indications and Contraindications of the procedure, standard Equipment used, a review of relevant Anatomy, detailed Procedural Steps, as well as Treatment Alternatives and common Complications.
• Reviews the skillful use of X-rays, CT, ultrasound, MRI, and other imaging methods to direct interventional procedures.
• Uses brief, bulleted text and more than 350 images to help you quickly grasp the fundamental information you need to know.
• Includes Take Home Points, Clinical Applications, Key Facts, Key Definitions, and Literature Reviews.
• Features case-based chapters on vascular and non-vascular procedures, as well as Grand Rounds Topics such as anatomy, surgery, interventional oncology, pediatrics, and more.
• Helps ensure mastery of the material with additional online content, bonus images, videos, and Q&A that provide effective chapter review and quick practice for your exams.
• Offers quick review and instruction for medical students, residents, fellows, and related medical professionals working in the IR area, such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
• Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access the full text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

SECTION A Grand Topics

1. History of Interventional Radiology
2. Basics of Interventional Radiology
3. Imaging Modalities
4. Anatomy
5. Neurointerventional Radiology
6. Interventional Oncology
7. Surgery
8. Obstetrics and Gynecology
9. Pediatrics
10. Frontiers of Interventional Radiology

SECTION B Vascular Cases

11. Adrenal Venous Sampling
12. Arteriovenous Fistulas and Grafts
13. Arteriovenous Malformations
14. Balloon-Assisted Retrograde Transvenous Obliteration
15. Bronchial Artery Embolization
16. Deep Vein Thrombosis
17. Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
18. Foreign Body Retrieval
19. Inferior Vena Cava Filter
20. Peripheral Arterial Disease
21. Pulmonary Embolism
22. Renal Artery Stenosis
23. Thrombolysis and Thrombectomy
24. Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunts
25. Transjugular Liver Biopsy
26. Varicose Veins,
27. Venous Access
28. Y-90 Embolization

SECTION C Percutaneous Cases

29. Abscess Drainage
30. Biliary Drains and Biliary Stenting
31. CT-Guided Lung Biopsy
32. Gastrostomy Tube Placement
33. Lymphangiography and Thoracic Duct Embolization
34. Paracentesis
35. Percutaneous Nephrostomy
36. Thoracentesis

Answer Key to End-of-Chapter Review Questions

Index