Pediatric Interventional Radiology

Description

The emerging specialty of pediatric interventional radiology uses a variety of intravascular techniques to manage a wide range of childhood conditions, including cerebrovascular, soft-tissue, bone and joint, oncologic, gastrointestinal, venous, urologic, pulmonary, trauma, and hepatobiliary disorders. It has pioneered the use of several new radiologic techniques, such as the use of high-end ultrasound as a guidance modality in the performance of multi-modality procedures. Comprehensively covering the field, this volume highlights safe practice and features the diversity of problems for which treatment falls within the scope of this specialty. Over 700 illustrations, including high-quality radiographs and intraoperative photographs, give the reader an extensive insight into these conditions and procedures. Essential reading for pediatric interventional radiologists and trainees in pediatric and interventional radiology, this book will also be a useful reference for practitioners who treat childhood illnesses, and those who perform procedures such as central venous access, biopsy, and drainage in children.

• Extensive radiographs and photographs clearly illustrate the problems and procedures the reader is likely to encounter
• One of the first comprehensive texts covering this relatively new field
• Edited by leading authorities in the field, including one of its founders

Contents

1. Introduction Richard Towbin, Kevin Baskin, David Aria and Robin Kaye
2. Central venous access Kevin Baskin and Richard Towbin
3. Thoracic interventions Richard Towbin, Kevin Baskin and David Aria
4. Abdominopelvic interventions Kevin Baskin and Richard Towbin
5. Hepatobiliary interventions Kevin Baskin, Richard Towbin, David Aria and Robin Kaye
6. Percutaneous genitourinary interventions Richard Towbin, Kevin Baskin and David Aria
7. Musculoskeletal and soft tissue interventions Kevin Baskin, Richard Towbin, David Aria and Carrie Schaefer
8. Vascular interventions Richard Towbin, Kevin Baskin, David Aria and Carrie Schaefer
Index.

Authors

Richard Towbin, Department of Radiology, Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Richard Towbin is Radiologist-in-Chief at Phoenix Children's Hospital.

Kevin Baskin, Department of Radiology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center