Squire's Fundamentals of Radiology

Novelline Robert A. - 2004

Overview

This text details advancements in interventional radiology. It includes descriptions of new procedures such as vertebroplasty, a treatment for painful spinal compression. Uterine artery embolization, an alternative to hysterectomy for uterine fibroids, is also covered. The book further explains radio-frequency ablation, a percutaneous technique used to treat unresectable liver tumors and other cancers by destroying cells with heat.

Who it's for

• Medical professionals specializing in radiology
• Physicians seeking information on interventional procedures
• Students of diagnostic and interventional radiology

Key features

• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Pages: 638
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Year: 2004
• ISBN: 9780674012790