Interventional Radiology in Trauma

Description

Interventional Radiology in Trauma Management brings together the insights and expertise of Dr. Tisnado, an interventional radiologist, and Dr. Ivatury, a trauma surgeon, to guide surgeons on how to effectively integrate both specialties into their management of trauma patients. This reference book provides comprehensive coverage of the increasingly important role of interventional radiology in the care of trauma patients and will be an essential text for interventional radiologists and surgeons specializing in trauma and critical care.

Key Features:

• Emphasizes the importance of a team approach to the care of trauma patients undergoing interventional procedures
• Includes chapters on imaging of thoracic, abdominal, and peripheral vascular trauma, complemented by over 600 high-quality images
• Describes a wide range of interventional procedures and techniques such as embolotherapy, stenting, and balloon occlusion, in detail

This book will be an indispensable resource for radiologists, trauma surgeons, emergency medicine physicians, and all others involved in the care of trauma patients.

Jaime Tisnado, MD, FACR, FACC, FSIR
Professor, Department of Radiology/Interventional Radiology, Virginia Commonwealth University, VCU Medical Center, Richmond, VA, USA (Author)

Rao R Ivatury, FACS, FRCSc
Chair, Division of Trauma, Critical Care, and Emergency Surgery, VCU Medical Center, Richmond, VA, USA (Author)