,INTERVENTIONAL
RADIOLOGY
,INTERVENTIONAL
RADIOLOGY
A SURVIVAL GUIDE
Fourth Edition
David Kessel MB BS MA MRCP FRCR EBIR
Formerly Honorary Clinical Associate Professor
University of Leeds
Leeds, UK
Iain Robertson MB ChB MRCP FRCR
Consultant Radiologist
Gartnavel General Hospital
Glasgow, UK
With a contribution by:
Des Alcorn, MBCHB, FRCS (Glasgow), FRCR
Consultant Radiologist
Department of Radiology
Gartnavel General Hospital
Glasgow, UK
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and using any information, methods, compounds, or experiments described herein. In using such
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RADIOLOGY
,INTERVENTIONAL
RADIOLOGY
A SURVIVAL GUIDE
Fourth Edition
David Kessel MB BS MA MRCP FRCR EBIR
Formerly Honorary Clinical Associate Professor
University of Leeds
Leeds, UK
Iain Robertson MB ChB MRCP FRCR
Consultant Radiologist
Gartnavel General Hospital
Glasgow, UK
With a contribution by:
Des Alcorn, MBCHB, FRCS (Glasgow), FRCR
Consultant Radiologist
Department of Radiology
Gartnavel General Hospital
Glasgow, UK
, © 2017, Elsevier Limited. All rights reserved.
First edition 2000
Second edition 2005
Third edition 2011
The right of David Kessel and Iain Robertson to be identified as authors of this work has been asserted by
them in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.
No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or
mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system, without
permission in writing from the publisher. Details on how to seek permission, further information about
the Publisher’s permissions policies and our arrangements with organizations such as the Copyright
Clearance Center and the Copyright Licensing Agency, can be found at our website: www.elsevier.com/
permissions.
This book and the individual contributions contained in it are protected under copyright by the
Publisher (other than as may be noted herein).
Notices
Knowledge and best practice in this field are constantly changing. As new research and experience
broaden our understanding, changes in research methods, professional practices, or medical treatment
may become necessary.
Practitioners and researchers must always rely on their own experience and knowledge in evaluating
and using any information, methods, compounds, or experiments described herein. In using such
information or methods they should be mindful of their own safety and the safety of others,
including parties for whom they have a professional responsibility.
With respect to any drug or pharmaceutical products identified, readers are advised to check the
most current information provided (i) on procedures featured or (ii) by the manufacturer of each
product to be administered, to verify the recommended dose or formula, the method and duration
of administration, and contraindications. It is the responsibility of practitioners, relying on their own
experience and knowledge of their patients, to make diagnoses, to determine dosages and the best
treatment for each individual patient, and to take all appropriate safety precautions.
To the fullest extent of the law, neither the Publisher nor the authors, contributors, or editors,
assume any liability for any injury and/or damage to persons or property as a matter of products
liability, negligence or otherwise, or from any use or operation of any methods, products, instructions,
or ideas contained in the material herein.
ISBN: 978-0-7020-6730-3
E-ISBN: 978-0-7020-6888-1
Executive Content Strategist: Michael Houston
Content Development Specialist: Joanne Scott
Senior Project Manager: Beula Christopher
Senior Designer: Miles Hitchen
Illustration Manager: Karen Giacomucci
Illustrator: Marie Dean
Marketing Manager: Rachael Pignotti
Printed in China
Last digit is the print number: 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
