Publisher's Synopsis
The goal of this series is to provide the radiologist with a guide to the instrumentation, techniques and applications of interventions for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, utilizing all applicable modalities.;Encompassing vascular and non-vascular anatomy and procedures, this volume covers every area within the thoracic cavity, except the heart. For each procedure, the book outlines the indications, counterindications, anatomic and technical considerations, catheter, guidewire and needle descriptions and potential complications and their management. Comparative data with surgical alterantives is also provided.