Covering the entire spectrum of this rapidly evolving field, the third edition of Diagnostic Imaging: Interventional Radiology is an invaluable resource for interventional and diagnostic radiologists, trainees, and all proceduralists who desire an easily accessible, highly visual reference for this complex specialty. Dr. Brandt C. Wible and his team of highly regarded experts provide up-to-date information on more than 100 interventional radiologic procedures to help you make informed decisions at the point of care. Chapters are well organized, referenced, and lavishly illustrated, comprising a useful learning tool for readers at all levels of experience as well as a handy reference for daily practice.
. Provides a comprehensive, expert reference for review and preparation of common and infrequently performed procedures, with detailed "step-by-step" instructions for conducting image-guided interventions in various clinical scenarios
. Covers vascular venous, arterial, and lymphatic procedures, with specific attention to thromboembolic, posttransplant, and oncologic therapies
. Addresses emerging nonvascular image-guided treatments in pain management, neurologic and musculoskeletal procedures, and others
. Contains new procedures chapters on endovascular treatments for pulmonary embolisms and deep vein thrombosis, prostate artery embolization, pelvic venous disorders, and percutaneous/endovascular arteriovenous fistula (AVF) creation
. Features sweeping updates throughout, including updated guidelines and recommendations from the Society of Interventional Radiology
. Offers more than 3,200 images (in print and online), including radiologic
images, full-color medical illustrations, instructional photo essays, and clinical
and histologic photographs
. Clearly demonstrates procedural steps, complications, treatment alternatives, variant anatomy, and more?all fully annotated to highlight the most important diagnostic information
. Organized by procedure type, allowing for quick comparison of different procedural techniques that may have complementary or alternative roles in managing specific disease states
. Builds on the award-winning second edition, which won first prize in the British Medical Association's Medical Book Awards, Radiology category
. Includes the enhanced eBook version, which allows you to search all text, figures, and references on a variety of devices
Wible, Brandt C.: - Brandt C. Wible, MD is Associate Professor and Section Head for Vascular & Interventional Radiology at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, Saint Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Wible completed his Interventional and Vascular Fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. He received the Wylie J. Dodds Award for Outstanding Research during his residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Wible is an investigator for clinical trials related to his primary interests in Interventional Oncology and venous disease. Dr. Wible is the returning lead editor for Diagnostic Imaging: Interventional Radiology.
Prior to his medical career, Dr. Wible volunteered with the United States Peace Corps in Zimbabwe, Africa. Later, while attending Rush Medical School in Chicago he continued to volunteer at medical clinics in both Chicago and Africa ultimately leading to the co-founding of a free clinic counseling inner-city youth at Cook County Hospital, Chicago, IL.
