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Handbook of Interventional Radiology and Angiography, second edition, by Dr. Myron Wojtowycz of the University of Wisconsin Medical School, provides an overview of the expanding applications of percutaneous therapeutic interventions, as well as a review of contemporary indications for visceral and peripheral angiography. Diagnostic angiography is organized by anatomic area, followed by chapters addressing catheter angioplasty and vascular recanalization techniques, thrombolysis, and embolotherapy. Lower extremity venography, pulmonary angiography, and vena cava filter placement comprise a separate grouping of chapters. Lymphography, needle biopsy, and nonvascular interventions are addressed in the concluding portion of the book. Each chapter begins with key concepts and continues with a discussion of indications, relevant anatomy, technique risks, diagnostic findings, pathologic considerations, and follow-up patient care. Every chapter in this new edition has been expanded and updated. The addition of over 500 new references provides an extensive and multidisciplinary resource. New information on TIPS, vascular stents, catheter atherectomy, CT arterial portography, mechanical and pulse-spray thrombolysis, and thoracic aortic trauma has been included. Organized by anatomic area for the angiographic chapters and by specific technique for the interventional chapters, Handbook of Interventional Radiology and Angiography, second edition, will be valuable to radiologists, surgeons, residents, and radiologic technologists.Wojtowycz, Myron is the author of 'Handbook of Interventional Radiology and Angiography', published 1995 under ISBN 9780815194408 and ISBN 0815194404.
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