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 RadiologyTherefore, we should thank the authors for having produced such a successful textbook, highly recommended to all those who are interested in interventional radiology, and, in particular to the junior residents entering the ever enlarging field of the US-guided procedures--Clinical Imaging 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 RadiologyA 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