ESIR 2024: Essentials of Embolization: Liquid Embolization

ESIR 2024: Essentials of Embolization: Liquid Embolization is organized by Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE) and will be held from Nov 21 - 22, 2024 at Ihu Strasbourg - Institute Surgery Guided Par L'image, Strasbourg, Grand Est, France.

Description:
In recent years, liquid embolics have increased in popularity among interventional radiologists, as these agents boast both high embolic efficiency and good clinical results. However, the learning curve is steep, as liquid management and the technical aspects are different and more complex than using conventional coils or particles, and training with these agents should take place in a controlled environment.

Liquid embolics can generally be classified into three main groups: cyanoacrylate (glue), non-adhesive DMSO-based embolics and sclerosants foams. The indications for use, chemical properties, clinical advantages and risks of these can be vastly different from those for sclerosants and cyanoacrylates, and knowing the variances is essential for a well-trained IR.

Training with liquid embolics in real models allows IRs to gain the expertise needed for the management of these products. Due to the similarity between pig and human anatomy, pigs will be used in the in-vivo workshops in order to learn how to deal with the injection of glue and EVOH into livers and kidneys. In the ex-vivo workshops, participants will practice on models to learn about the right way to use sclerosants, cyanoacrylate glue, and EVOH. Additional parallel stations will provide opportunities for participants to learn about the preparation and mixing of glue and EVOH.  Organised by Christoph Binkert and lead by a team of expert faculty members, this course will ensure that experienced IRs are up to date on this important and expanding facet of embolization.

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.