Complications in Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology

Book excerpt: Following the development of new technological procedures, both diagnostic and therapeutic, imaging has become increasingly invasive, and with that comes a wider range of complications. This volume covers all complications seen in diagnostic and therapeutic radiology, from general problems such as parenteral contrast agents, the pregnant patient and resuscitation, to specifics associated with particular procedures in the cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, neurological, and genitourinary systems. Adult and paediatric problems are equally covered. Risk identification and management, quality assurance and legal aspects are also discussed. The third edition has been enlarged by about 30%, with all chapters assiduously revised and several chapters added (lasers, infections, thrombolytic therapy, quality assurance, and interventional GI and neuroradiology). About 30 of the contributors are new and reflect the top names in radiology. A new format provides for three major sections: General Considerations, Organ Systems, and Risk Identification and Management.