Book description
This book is a practical resource for the current applications of
interventional radiology in the care of female patients. Divided into
seven main sections, the book opens with an introduction to the role of
interventional radiology in womens health, discussing such topics as
specific concerns relevant to the female patient and safety
considerations related to the provision of care. The sections that
follow address common clinical problems and conditions unique to women,
including uterine fibroids, infertility, pelvic pain, osteoporosis, and
varicose veins. A final section describes interventional procedures for
treating breast cancer and offers key recommendations for further
practice development.
Features:
Clinical review of each disease entity at the beginning of each section
Detailed discussion of specific procedures with descriptions of
indications, evaluation, techniques, and possible complications
Insights from leading specialists in such fields as obstetrics and
gynecology, internal medicine, and orthopedics presented in Clinical
Perspective chapters
An indispensable reference for interventional radiologists, this book
will also be valuable for all physicians involved in the care of women,
including obstetricians and gynecologists. In summary, the book is a
well organized and informativeresource for medical professionals of all
levels. Academic RadiologyIn conclusion, thebook is a useful guide for
the gynecologist, the internist,and the orthopedist, among others,
called to decide on thebest diagnostic and therapeutic course for the
patientscoming to their observation, each one presenting with
differentclinical findings.--Clinical Imaging A Valuable additionto the
departmental or personal libraries of those offering an interventional
service to women.--RAD Magazine "
Interventional Radiology in
Women's Health
provides a comprehensive review of interventional radiology techniques
as they specifically relate to women's health care...Each section is
organized by the organ or system targeted for intervention. Sections
include detailed discussion of procedures for the treatment of disorders
affecting the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, spine, venous system,
and breasts. One of the many strengths is the clinically oriented
approach. Each topic is presented in a clear, straightforward, and
clinically useful manner. The structure allows for the information to be
seamlessly incorporated into clinical practice...The book is both
interesting and easy to read, with concise, cohesive writing throughout.
The text is supplemented with well-organized charts and high-quality
images, including angiographic, sonographic, and magnetic resonance
images...recommend[ed]."--Journal of the American Medical
Association_x000D_ _x000D_ "An excellent text...well edited and
integrated...valuable and instructive to radiologists, gynecologists and
other clinicians...well-written."--ADVANCE ofr Imaging &
Radiation Oncology_x000D_ _x000D_ "[Four out of four stars] A
comprehensive yet concise text encompassing the gamut of interventional
radiology procedures specific to women...excellent...comprehensive
information about the pathophysiology and symptomatology...a plethora of
very valuable and insightful pearls...very well organized...The
high-resolution illustrations reiterate and clarify the
text...well-detailed pathologic and procedural explanations...well
organized and informative resource for medical professionals of all
levels...[the] high-resolution images [are] very helpful...highly
recommended."--Academic Radiology_x000D_ _x000D_ "Most of the
contributors are teaching and practicing radiologists, but others
represent the wide range of other specialties in which radiology is used
for intervention. The emphasis is on either disorders and systems unique
to women, or those that present differently for men and
women."--SciTech Book News Professor and Chairman, Department of
Radiology, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY, USA
