Interventional radiology is playing an increasingly significant role in the clinical management of patients with cancer, replacing more invasive traditional methods and making it possible to deal with previously untreatable conditions. This state-of-the-art book describes the techniques currently used by interventional radiologists in the treatment and palliation of a variety of malignant conditions. Throughout, the emphasis is on practical issues. Every chapter has been written by a world expert in the topic concerned. This book will serve as an authoritative source of information and will be invaluable to those using interventional radiological techniques in the treatment of patients with malignant disease.

Klappentext

Interventional radiology plays an increasingly significant role in the clinical management of patients with cancer, replacing more invasive traditional methods and making it possible to deal with previously untreatable conditions. This state-of-the-art book describes the techniques currently used by interventional radiologists in the treatment and palliation of a variety of malignant conditions. Throughout, the emphasis is on practical issues. Every chapter has been written by a world expert in the topic concerned. This book will serve as an authoritative source of information and will be invaluable to those using interventional radiological techniques in the treatment of patients with malignant disease.

Inhalt

Percutaneous Techniques in Malignant Biliary Obstruction; Interventional Radiology in Oesophageal Cancer; Stents in Gastrointestinal Cancer; Interventional Radiology in Breast Cancer; Stents in Malignant Venous Obstruction; Central Venous Access for Chemotherapy; Interventional Radiology in Malignant Urinary Tract Obstruction; Percutaneous Ablation of Malignant Tumours; Chemoembolization, Infusion and Embolization; Percutaneous Cementoplasty in Patients with Cancer; Percutaneous Pain Relief Techniques in Patients with Cancer; Stents in Tracheobronchial Malignancy; Subject Index; List of Contributors.