1) Discuss triage of vascular injuries, target examinations for rapid diagnosis and treatment, and use IR techniques in the overall management of trauma patients. 2) Evaluate the advantages/risks inherent in transcatheter interventions in trauma. 3) Review properties, appropriate choice, and use of embolic agents. 4) Discuss the role of covered stents in treating various vascular injuries.
Hanks, S,
Embolization for Trauma. Radiological Society of North America 2011 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, November 26 - December 2, 2011 ,Chicago IL.
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