Radiology Of Peripheral Vascular Diseases (medical Radiology / Diagnostic Imaging)

This volume provides a comprehensive account of the use of modern imaging procedures for the diagnosis of arterial and venous diseases. Each imaging modality is separately considered and applications in individual diseases are then explained with the aid of excellent illustrations. In addition, vascular interventions such as balloon angioplasty, local thrombolysis, and stent implantation are discussed and appraised. Special attention is devoted to the problem of radiation burden for patients. The authors are all recognized experts in angiology, phlebology, and interventional radiology. Front Matter....Pages I-XII Front Matter....Pages 1-1 Definition, Incidence and Prevalence....Pages 3-9 Diagnostic Principles....Pages 11-17 Arteriosclerosis and Its Risk Factors....Pages 19-28 Pathophysiology of Intimal Hyperplasia....Pages 29-34 Interventional Radiology of Peripheral Vascular Diseases....Pages 35-108 Peri-interventional Medication....Pages 109-116 Informed Consent and Patient Background....Pages 117-119 Front Matter....Pages 121-121 Roentgen Angiography....Pages 123-200 CT Angiography: Spiral (Helical) CT and Electron Beam Tomography....Pages 201-218 Ultrasound Angiography....Pages 219-244 Angioscopy....Pages 245-254 Magnetic Resonance Angiography....Pages 255-270 Phlebography and Lymphography....Pages 271-286 Out-Patient Angioplasty Management: Organizational Concepts....Pages 287-290 The Vascular Center....Pages 291-296 Front Matter....Pages 297-297 Arteriovenous Malformations....Pages 299-317 Front Matter....Pages 319-319 Aortic Diseases....Pages 321-400 Paraaortic Diseases....Pages 401-420 Front Matter....Pages 275-275 Arterial Embolism....Pages 423-429 Acute Thrombosis in Extremity Arteries....Pages 431-434 Front Matter....Pages 275-275 Mechanical Thrombolysis....Pages 435-444 Pharmacological Thrombolysis - Systematic Therapy....Pages 445-450 Catheter Interventions in Acute and Subacute Occlusions of Peripheral Arteries....Pages 451-456 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategies for Vascular Injuries (Surgical and Endovascular)....Pages 457-465 Front Matter....Pages 467-467 Arterosclerotic Diseases....Pages 469-478 Diabetic Vascular Disease....Pages 479-484 Non-Arteriosclerotic Arterial Diseases....Pages 485-502 Vasospastic Syndromes....Pages 503-507 Blood-Cell Diseases....Pages 509-510 Front Matter....Pages 511-511 Iliac Artery Diseases....Pages 513-539 Femoral Artery Disease....Pages 541-557 Popliteal Artery Diseases....Pages 559-569 Tibiofibular and Foot Artery Disease....Pages 571-582 Periamputational Imaging....Pages 583-588 Front Matter....Pages 589-589 Subclavian and Brachial Arterial Diseases....Pages 591-623 Radio-ulnar and Hand Artery Diseases....Pages 625-631 Front Matter....Pages 633-633 Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis....Pages 635-646 Primary Varicosis and Venous Insufficiency....Pages 647-659 Prevention of Pulmonary Embolism....Pages 661-668 Stent Treatment in the Venous Circulation....Pages 669-677 Front Matter....Pages 633-633 The Surgeon’s Requirement for Radiological Information Prior to Venous Surgery....Pages 679-681 Leg Ulcers....Pages 683-694 Back Matter....Pages 695-714 Over the last decade, important advances have been made in the radiological man­ agement of peripheral vascular diseases. In the diagnostic field, the role of con­ ventional angiography has diminished considerably in favor of new, non-invasive diagnostic modalities such as color Doppler imaging and magnetic resonance angiography. Percutaneous radiological treatment of arterial diseases of the limbs has revolu­ tionized therapeutic concepts in this area. Professor E. Zeitler is a renowned international expert in the field of peripheral He was one of the pioneers in investigating and developing per­ vascular diseases. cutaneous catheter treatment of arterial stenosis of peripheral arteries. This volume is based upon his unique lifetime's experience of treating patients presenting with peripheral vascular diseases. Moreover, Professor Zeitler was very successful in engaging a group of excellent authors, all specialists in their field, to contribute individual chapters. Together, they have suceeded in producing one of the most comprehensive books on the modern radiological approach to patients with peripheral vascular diseases. It is my firm belief that this volume will be of great interest to radiologists, angiologists, and vascular surgeons alike by providing them with the latest knowl­ edge and information in the field of radiology. I wish this volume the same success as the many other volumes already published in the book series "Medical Radiology." Any constructive criticism that the reader may wish to affer is welcomed. This volume provides a comprehensive, well-illustrated account of the use of modern imaging procedures for the diagnosis of arterial and venous diseases. The most recently developed imaging modalities receive detailed consideration, and a variety of vascular interventions are also appraised.