Book excerpt: Now designated as a primary medical specialty, the field of interventional radiology has contributed many ground-breaking procedures, including angioplasty, catheter-delivered stents, aneurysm coiling, and minimally-invasive cancer treatment. This first-of-its-kind review text offers an authoritative, easy-to-use introduction to the field, highlighting procedures, instruments, techniques, modalities, and more. Using an image-filled, practical format it covers exactly what you need to know for a solid foundation in this fast-growing field. - Employs a case-based approach with a consistent chapter format to provide a clear, practical review of each topic. - Each case-based chapter includes an Overview of the procedure and disease process, Indications and Contraindications of the procedure, standard Equipment used, a review of relevant Anatomy, detailed Procedural Steps, as well as Treatment Alternatives and common Complications. - Reviews the skillful use of X-rays, CT, ultrasound, MRI, and other imaging methods to direct interventional procedures. - Uses brief, bulleted text and more than 350 images to help you quickly grasp the fundamental information you need to know. - Includes Take Home Points, Clinical Applications, Key Facts, Key Definitions, and Literature Reviews. - Features case-based chapters on vascular and non-vascular procedures, as well as Grand Rounds Topics such as anatomy, surgery, interventional oncology, pediatrics, and more. - Offers quick review and instruction for medical students, residents, fellows, and related medical professionals working in the IR area, such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants.