Both residents and practicing radiologists not specializing as interventionalists will appreciate this concise, practical version of Dr. Castañeda's interventional radiology text. The most common interventional procedures used for adults are covered, providing basic, important concepts from Castañeda's parent text. Emphasis is on the therapeutic rather than diagnostic aspects of interventional radiology. Readers will get the generally accepted indications and guidelines for the various procedures. Residents can also use this as a study resource for the Board Exams.