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Clinical History: A 67-year-old female presented to the Emergency Department with a 3-day history of severe right upper quadrant abdominal pain and right loin pain. Patient had raised inflammatory markers (CRP 118) and tachycardia. This patient had known endometrial cancer and a paravertebral collection for which she had received chemotherapy and radiotherapy., 67 years, female

Clinical History: A 15-year-old female presented with complaints of left supraorbital swelling, mild fever and intermittent localized pain for the past three months. She had no history of trauma, vomiting, discharge from swelling, visual or any other neurological deficit. No h/o any comorbidities or immunocompromised state present. On examination swelling was firm, fluctuant and non-mobile. No e/o any overlying skin changes such as papules, pustules, ulceration or discharge from the swelling seen., 15 years, female

Purpose Methods and materials Results Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Purpose: Fluid collections are common and can represent ascites, seroma, hematoma, biloma, lymphocele, or abscess depending on the localization and underlying cause [ 1 – 4 ]. The mortality rates associated with infected fluid collections range from 4% in...

Purpose Methods and materials Results Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Purpose: Purpose: The anterior lateral thigh flap is the most frequently used free flap has established itself in recent years as a standard procedure in reconstructive microsurgery ,and perforator anatomy is key to a successful treatment. The classic...

Purpose Methods and materials Results Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Purpose: In recent years, MRI guidance has been applied for a larger range of thoraco-abdominal lesions, such as kidney tumors, mediastinal masses, hepatic suspected malignant lesions. The aim of this study is to describe the technique and to report our...

Purpose Methods and materials Results Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Purpose: Intracranial hypotension syndrome (IHS) is a condition with headache and other neurological symptoms attributed to low cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pressure. The most common symptom is orthostatic headache that worsens in upright position and...

Learning objectives Background Findings and procedure details Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Learning objectives: To describe the physiological basis of pulmonary vascularization for properly interpreting contrast-enhanced lung ultrasound (L-CEUS). To explain the L-CEUS technique as it is performed in our institution. To illustrate the normal and pathologic...

Learning objectives Background Findings and procedure details Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Learning objectives: To describe the common and important complications in patients who have undergone kidney transplantation. To recognise the best modalities for timely detection of complications. To discuss the role of the interventional radiologist in the management...

Learning objectives Background Findings and procedure details Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Learning objectives: 1.Explain the indication and the details of retention and aspiration techniques of ethanol ablation of thyroid cystic nodules. 2.Illustrate cases done in our center. 3.Reveiw the literature for proposed benefit and actual clinical outcome of each...

Purpose Methods and materials Results Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Purpose: Awake ultrasound interventions for cancer diagnosis, such as bone or soft tissue biopsies, are generally carried out under sedation or general anaesthesia in the paediatric population. In adults these are well tolerated under local anaesthetic as an...

Purpose Methods and materials Results Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Purpose: Prostate cancer (PCa) is a prevalent cancer in men, but diagnosing it remains challenging. The gold standard for diagnosing PCa in suspicious patients has been systematic transrectal ultrasound-guided biopsy (TRUS), which can potentially lead to...

Purpose Methods and materials Results Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Purpose: An increasing number of biopsies are performed in children frequently for the diagnosis and assessment of renal pathologies. Many methods and devices are employed with minimal comparisons of the relative strengths and weaknesses of each device. We...

Purpose Methods and materials Results Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Purpose: Sedation and pain management is very important and crucial part of interventional radiology. This audit tool is aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of different analgesics and sedative agents utilized in interventional radiological procedures...

Purpose Methods and materials Results Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Purpose: Stricture of the bile duct might be caused by both benign and malignant conditions. Approximately 7% to 10% of patients undergoing surgery for suspected malignancy are found to have benign pathology. Among these, typical benign conditions consist of...

Purpose Methods and materials Results Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Purpose: Purpose of our study is to compare two different types of needles for CTLB in a larger population: a fully automated tru-cut (ACECUT 18G-GMG Med Srl) and a semi-automatic full-core (BIOMOL 18G-H.S. Spa) to evaluate the histopathological diagnostic...

Purpose Methods and materials Results Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Purpose: Chordoma is a rare intracranial tumor with a poor prognosis. We conducted the study to explore the prognostic roles of the MRI signal characteristics in patients with intracranial chordoma after Gamma Knife radiosurgery...

Purpose Methods and materials Results Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Purpose: The use of cone-beam CT (CBCT) imaging for minimally invasive procedures has increased over the past decade 1,2 . Nonetheless, CBCT imaging is susceptible to motion artifacts due to its relatively long scanning times. Even small movements can cause...

Purpose Methods and materials Results Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Purpose: Percutaneous cholecystotomy can be a useful procedure in cases of severe cholecystitis. By draining the severely inflamed and/or infected and/or perforated gallbladder, this minimally invasive procedure which can often be performed solely with local...

Purpose Methods and materials Results Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Purpose: To verify safety, accuracy, complications, compliance and histopathological outcome of MR-guided prostate...

Purpose Methods and materials Results Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Purpose: Our purpose is to provide the correct timing for vertebroplasty interventional treatment in terms of pain reduction and quality of life improvement in patients with osteoporotic or traumatic vertebral fractures. In addition to being a main cause of...

Purpose Methods and materials Results Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Purpose: The purpose of this retrospective institutional study was to assess the radiation dose associated with minimal invasive therapeutic infiltrations in the lumbosacral and cervical spine. The study aimed to evaluate the impact of the spot-scanning...

Purpose Methods and materials Results Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Purpose: Purpose The increasing number of procedures guided by fluoroscopy, in the gastroenterological context, has led to concerns about the radiological exposure of patients, as well as the health teams that are involved in these procedures. Although the...

Learning objectives Background Findings and procedure details Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Learning objectives: - To know the different therapies for the treatment of HCC, focusing on LRT.- To describe the technical aspects of those therapies.- To explain the findings within the normality of the different local therapies and those suggestive of tumor...

Purpose Methods and materials Results Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Purpose: Percutaneous image-guided biopsies in the liver, lung, kidney and bone are common procedures. They are generally utilised to establish a definitive pathologic diagnosis in patients with a focal or diffuse disease of unknown origin (persisting over...

Purpose Methods and materials Results Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Purpose: The radiologist is an actor who has a cornerstone place in the health care system. (1) Its role in patient care is evolving from conventional diagnostic techniques to some interventional imaging procedures. His capability comprises the insertion of...

Purpose Methods and materials Results Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Purpose: The sacroiliac joint can be one of the sources of low back pain 1 , and its involvement is an early and characteristic consequence of spondyloarthropathies 2 .The main symptom found in adults with early ankylosing spondylitis and undifferentiated...

Learning objectives Background Findings and procedure details Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Learning objectives: 1.Present cases of iatrogenic upper abdomen hemorrhage2.Review the most common CT findings of these hemorrhages and the radiological treatment in the angio...

Learning objectives Background Findings and procedure details Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Learning objectives: To explain the uses of Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound in the characterization of focal liver...

Learning objectives Background Findings and procedure details Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Learning objectives: Percutaneous nephrostomy, despite being considered a basic procedure, is related to many systemic and local complications. This poster aims to illustrate common and uncommon complications and their possible interventional...

Purpose Methods and materials Results Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Purpose: The study evaluated the impact and effectiveness of 3D models in the planning of percutaneous renal Cryoablation...

Purpose Methods and materials Results Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Purpose: Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for benign thyroid nodules is a safe and effective treatment. It is a minimally invasive approach utilizing a needle through which electricity is fed, ultimately inducing tissue damage. [fig]1[/fig] Thereafter the body...

Learning objectives Background Findings and procedure details Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Learning objectives: Learning Objectives: To adequately prepare for IR procedures on pregnant patients in terms of timing, MDT involvement, consent, and procedural planning. To consider the additional needs of the pregnant patient with regard to medication, radiation...

Learning objectives Background Findings and procedure details Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Learning objectives: -To determine and learn about various factors affecting the yield of pancreatic...

Purpose Methods and materials Results Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Purpose: The current therapeutic strategy is mainly based on conservative treatments including in the first instance oral analgesics and steroid infiltrations, and only in case of failure, on surgery. Both treatments have limitations and risks. Prolonged use...

Learning objectives Background Findings and procedure details Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Learning objectives: About 80% of adults suffer from low back pain during a lifetime, and up to 50% is associated with radicular syndrome. back pain is the most common cause of activity limitation in adults and the second most frequent reason for visits to the...

Learning objectives Background Findings and procedure details Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Learning objectives: Describe the radiofrequency ablation (RFA) technique. Highlight pre- and post-procedure management. Propose prior drainage combined with posterior RFA using a coaxial needle approach with a single puncture as an alternative to ethanol ablation (EA)...

Learning objectives Background Findings and procedure details Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Learning objectives: To review target biopsy lesions in a variety of anatomical sites that were technically challenging with a higher anticipated rate of complications. Explore factors that contributed to a difficult biopsy and strategies to optimise pathway to a target...

Learning objectives Background Findings and procedure details Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Learning objectives: Following the 2018 Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) guidelines, the BCLC group has provided a 2022 update on the staging, prognosis, and treatment guidelines for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), which are used to guide clinical decision making...

Purpose Methods and materials Results Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Purpose: Transarterial radioembolization (TARE) with yttrium 90 has long been indicated as palliative therapy for patients with advanced HCC since with the last update of the Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer in 2022 in guidelines, it has also been inserted as a...

Learning objectives Background Findings and procedure details Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Learning objectives: Evaluate suitability of renal masses for thermal ablation Recognise imaging patterns of normal post-ablation involutional changes. Recognise post-ablation complications and local recurrence. Recognise limitations of pre-ablation planning systems and...

Purpose Methods and materials Results Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Purpose: Tumour ablation is an established therapy for local treatment of liver metastases and hepatocellularcarcinoma (HCC) [1]. The aim is to induce thermal damage to the malignant cells in order to obtain coagulative necrosis of the neoplastic lesions....

Learning objectives Background Findings and procedure details Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Learning objectives: To describe the technical aspects and clinical results of preoperative embolization of cervical spine osteoblastomas. To highlight indications and appropriate timing of embolization in relation to surgery, as well as complications and...

Purpose Methods and materials Results Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Purpose: The purpose of this work is to introduce the field Virtual Interventional...

Learning objectives Background Findings and procedure details Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Learning objectives: To illustrate the procedure and why perform...

Learning objectives Background Findings and procedure details Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Learning objectives: To review cerebrospinal fluid fistulae’s physiopathology and diagnostic methods. To explain a diagnostic algorithm for this pathology. To provide tips that help to interpret the imaging...

Learning objectives Background Findings and procedure details Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Learning objectives: To appreciate the risks arising from occupational hazards due to bad posture, suboptimal instrument-machinery usage and a limited awareness of ‘ergonomic principles’. To describe the specific risks in the interventional suite leading to...

Purpose Methods and materials Results Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Purpose: To evaluate the clinical and economic impacts of replacing conventional digital mammography with digital breast tomosynthesis with synthetic 2D mammogram (DBT+s2D) in the context of breast screening. Does the addition of DBT support early detection...

Purpose Methods and materials Results Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Purpose: Computed tomography (CT) guided injections are a key method used in the field of pain management. These types of injections involve using imaging technology, such as CT scans, to guide the placement of needles into specific areas of the body. This...