Interventional Radiology in Cancer

Author: Andy Adam
Published: January 2004
Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York, LLC
ISBN: 3540418733
Hardcover Book
Number of Pages: 284

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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.

Table of Contents:

1 Percutaneous and Endoscopic Management of Biliary Obstruction 1
2 Interventional Radiology in Esophageal Cancer 21
3 Stents in Gastrointestinal Cancer 49
4 Interventional Radiology in Breast Cancer 77
5 Metal Stents in Malignant Obstruction of Caval Veins 115
6 Central Venous Access for Chemotherapy 133
7 Interventional Radiology in Malignant Urinary Tract Obstruction 155
8 Percutaneous Ablation of Malignant Tumours 167
9 Chemoembolization, Infusion, and Embolization 179
10 Percutaneous Cementoplasty in Cancer Patients 225
11 Percutaneous Pain Relief Techniques in Cancer Patients 233
12 Stents in Tracheobronchial Malignancy 247
Subject Index 271
List of Contributors 281

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