Teaching Atlas of Vascular and Nonvascular Interventional Radiology Highlights 75 Cases

December 13, 2007 (PRLEAP.COM) Health News
New York/Stuttgart – Thieme announces the release of the “Teaching Atlas of Vascular and Nonvascular Interventional Radiology.” The new addition to the highly popular Teaching Atlas series is an invaluable resource for, residents and fellows as well as experienced radiologists and specialists in endovascular surgery.

Concisely written, the book presents 75 cases. It covers basic and advanced procedures in vascular and interventional radiology. Special features include “Pearls” and “Pitfalls,” which highlight important teaching points and provide tips on how to successfully manage critical aspects of each procedure.

Another noteworthy feature of the atlas are the real-word insights that describe the management of peripheral vascular disease, portal hypertension, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, cancer, and more.

The “Teaching Atlas of Vascular and Nonvascular Interventional Radiology” covers essential points of both vascular and non-vascular interventional radiology. The comprehensive, case-based atlas helps readers enhance their knowledge of interventional management.

About the Authors

Brian Funaki, MD, is an associate professor of radiology and section chief, vascular and interventional radiology, in the department of radiology at the University of Chicago located in Chicago, IL. Dr. Funaki is also the editor of Seminars in Interventional Radiology, published by Thieme. Jonathan M. Lorenz, MD, is an associate professor in the department of radiology at the University of Chicago Hospitals in Chicago, IL. Thuong Van Ha, MD, is an assistant professor of vascular and interventional radiology and also works at the University of Chicago Hospitals, located in Chicago, IL.

About Thieme

Thieme Publishers is part of the privately held Thieme Publishing Group. Thieme employs 850 people and maintains offices in seven cities, including New York, Beijing, Delhi, Stuttgart and three other locations in Germany. For 120 years, Thieme's high-quality books and journals have been a vital resource for students, physicians, researchers and academics. Thieme publishes 130 peer-reviewed journals and over 500 new books annually. All scientific and an increasing number of medical publications are also available online. Please visit www.thieme.com for additional information.