Interventional Radiology Procedures in Biopsy and Drainage

Dr. Debra Gervais is Director of Pediatric Imaging and Associate Director of Abdominal Imaging and Intervention at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Dr. Tarun Sabharwal is a Consultant Interventional Radiologist at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital, London, UK.

• General Principles of Biopsy and Drainage.- Liver Biopsy.- Chest Biopsy.- Mediastinal Biopsy.- Bone Biopsy.- Adrenal Biopsy.- Renal Biopsy.- Pancreatic Biopsy.- Lymph Node Biopsy.- Splenic Biopsy.- Thyroid Biopsy.- Prostate Biopsy.- Drainage of Abdominal Fluid Collections.- Drainage of Pelvic Fluid Collections.- Drainage of Intrathoracic Fluid Collections.- Drainage of Liver Abscess and Fluid Collections.- Drainage of Pancreatic Abscess and Fluid Collections.- Percutaneous Biliary Drainage and Stenting.- Percutaneous Cholecystostomy and Cholecystolithotomy.- Percutaneous Nephrostomy and Antegrade Ureteric Stenting.- Fluoroscopy-Guided Percutaneous Renal Access for Treatment of Stone Disease.- Percutaneous Gastrostomy and Gastrojejunostomy.

From the reviews: "This volume deals with procedures in biopsy and drainage, clearly describing clinical features and indications, diagnostic evaluation, anatomy, equipment, medication, patient preparation, procedure modality, aftercare and follow-up complications. ... it will be appreciated and frequently used by all those working in this difficult and fascinating field of radiology to obtain the best results for the patient." (Giampiero Beluffi, La radiologia medica, Vol. 118, 2013) "This book forms part of a series providing technique specific information on interventional radiology procedures. ... The information is readily accessible for day-to-day usage in the interventional or imaging department. The techniques covered within the book largely relate to biopsy and drainage procedures ... . an excellent, well presented and readable reference book and will be found in the interventional suite of my own hospital. ... essential reading for trainees. The editors are to be congratulated for ... assisting in the day-to-day practice of interventionalists." (Peter Ellis, RAD Magazine, September, 2011) "'The bullet point format is exceedingly user-friendly which lends itself to use in a busy Interventional Unit as an easy reference. This is a user-friendly, well-illustrated book that can be used as both a departmental reference text and as an informative private learning guide for those involved in 'everyday' interventional work and/or preparing for postgraduate examinations.'" (BMA Medical Book Awards, September, 2011)