Uterine Fibroid Embolism and Interventional Radiology Part 1

Description: About the Video: Radiologists are known for looking inside the body to diagnose health problems. And now, many of these same doctors now use advanced imaging equipment not just to diagnose, but also to treat, a wide range of problems. In this program, you'll learn how interventional radiologists use minimally invasive techniques to help people with many conditions, including uterine fibroids and cancer. Specific topics discussed in part one of this two-part interview with Dr. Howard Richard include: What is interventional radiology (IR)? Technological advances to see inside the body Overview of conditions that can be treated with IR SIR-Spheres treatment for liver cancer Radio frequency ablation for tumors About the Expert: Dr. Howard Richard is an interventional radiologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center. He is also an assistant professor of diagnostic radiology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine Related Links: Dr. Howard Richard www.umm.edu Uterine Fibroid Embolism and Interventional Radiology (Part 2) www.youtube.com UMMC Department of Vascular and Interventional Radiology www.umm.edu Overview: Uterine Fibroids www.umm.edu Overview: Selective Internal Radiation Therapy www.umgcc.org Distributed by Tubemogul.