Book description
This handbook is a practical reference for the full range of common and
complex ultrasound-guided procedures frequently performed in clinical
practice. Divided into four sections, this book provides in-depth
guidelines from renowned specialists for how to perform
ultrasound-guided biopsies, how to utilize ultrasound to obtain access
for interventional procedures and perform drainage, and how to perform
ultrasound-guided percutaneous therapy and sonohysterography.
Highlights:
Detailed coverage of such key procedures as thyroid biopsy, breast
biopsy, sonohysterography, superficial lymph node biopsy,
musculoskeletal interventions, and more
Concise bullet-point format that aids rapid reading and review of
indications, contraindications, equipment, technique and
post-procedural evaluation and possible complications and their management
More than 600 high-quality images and illustrations that clarify
complex concepts
Ideal as a refresher to be consulted prior to performing a procedure,
this book is a valuable resource for practicing radiologists, radiology
residents and fellows, sonographers, and clinicians in obstetrics and
gynecology, and in emergency medicine. "[Four stars] [A] good
source of information...information provided is quite detailed...very
well illustrated...a great, up-to-date resource...quite detailed...a
very useful book for radiologists of all ages."--Academic
Radiology_x000D_ _x000D_ "An outstanding, image-rich work that
covers a wide array of ultrasound (US)-guided procedures...a practical,
detailed guide...ideal for the trainee or for the practicing
interventionalist who wishes to review or expand his or her
repertoire...very well organized. Another useful component of this book
is the many "tricks of the trade" that are depicted...superb
images...exceptional detail in the imaging and captions...a detailed,
practical, image-rich work on US-guided procedures."--Journal of
Vascular & Interventional Radiology_x000D_ _x000D_ "A practical
reference for the full range of common and complex ultrasound-guided
procedures frequently performed in clinical practice...This is very
useful as a learning tool and as a quick reference." -- Doody's
Professor and Associate Chair of Education and Research, Director,
Division of Ultrasound, Department of Imaging Sciences, University of
Rochester School of Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center,
Rochester, NY, USA Associate Professor of Radiology, Division of
Vascular Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Unicersity
of Virginia Medical System, Charlottesville, VA, USA
