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Clinical History: The patient, an 83-year-old woman, suffering from ischemic heart disease and atrial fibrillation, on anticoagulant therapy, showed up to the Emergency Department with intense throat pain, painful swelling of the neck and evidence of breathing noises on chest auscultation. The mucous membrane of the first respiratory tract was normal., 83 years, female

Clinical History: A 15-year-old male adolescent presenting with right wrist pain and swelling for short duration. The patient is physically active and part of gymnast team. X-ray of both wrists and MRI exam of the right wrist were requested., 15 years, male

Clinical History: 29-year-old woman, with unremarkable previous medical history, presented with a history of right unilateral hemicranial headaches evolving over the course of 2 years with increasing frequency, intensity, and duration, eventually becoming almost continuous and disabling, and not responding to medication., 29 years, female

Clinical History: 75-year-old female with a history of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) rupture. Routine follow up CT angiography demonstrated enlargement of the native aneurysm sac approximately 6 months post endovascular stent-graft repair. She was brought back to the hospital for glue embolization of the aneurysm sac. Postoperative course was complicated by development of a cold left foot and loss of palpable pulses. Immediate postembolization CT angiogram demonstrated embolization of glue to the left lower extremity arteries., 75 years, female

Clinical History: An 81-year-old man with a history of prostatic artery embolisation (PAE) due to benign prostatic hyperplasia complained of erectile dysfunction. The IIEF (International Index of Erectile Dysfunction) questionnaire score was 6/30. He underwent penile Doppler-ultrasound, which fulfilled the diagnostic criteria for veno-occlusive dysfunction. Other potential causes were excluded. Combination therapy (alprostadil 20mcg/ml + tadalafil 20mg) was insufficient., 81 years, male

Clinical History: An 81-years-old man in therapy with Rivaroxaban, with history of chronic atrial fibrillation, left carotid endarterectomy, and right renal artery stenting, was admitted to our emergency department for acute onset of pain, severe claudication, numbness, pallor of both lower limbs and absent femoral pulses for the last two weeks., 81 years, male

Clinical History: 60 years-old premenopausal woman with chronic pelvic pain for 6 months. Pain worsens with prolonged standing or sitting. Among other symptoms revealed, there are: urinary urgency, dyspareunia, pelvic burning sensation and vaginal discharge. In past medical history, the patient refers three vaginal deliveries and appendicectomy during childhood., 60 years, female

Clinical History: A 78-year-old male was referred to the respiratory clinic after presenting to his GP with progressive haemoptysis and expectorating metallic fragments. He worked as a dental technician milling Beryllium compounds for 10 years in his youth without personal protective equipment. There was no recollection of an acute respiratory illness. Oxygen saturations were 90-92%. Blood tests showed anaemia, Hb 86g/l., 78 years, male

Learning objectives Background Findings and procedure details Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Learning objectives: 1.To review causes of acute headache in the Emergency Department (ED) 2.To present characteristic imaging appearances at multimodality imaging (CT, MRI, DSA) 3. To discuss the importance of neuroimaging in making a prompt diagnosis, especially in...

Learning objectives Background Findings and procedure details Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Learning objectives: 1. To provide updated information on procedure-related complications of various types of transarterial treatments for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) 2. To introduce possible post-procedural imaging findings that can help evaluate adverse...

Purpose Methods and materials Results Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Purpose: A better understanding of radiologic findings during the follow-up of possible post-treatment changes in patients who have undergone TARE for a single or multiple liver metastasis. This is especially important to identify a complete, partial or lack...

Purpose Methods and materials Results Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Purpose: Revascularization of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) is the recommended therapeutic option when dealing with acute occlusive arterial mesenteric ischemia (AAMI) [1-3]. Revascularization can be performed either with open surgery or endovascular...

Purpose Methods and materials Results Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Purpose: Splenomegaly is a common finding associated with portal hypertension and splenic volume (SV) has been proposed as a prognostic parameter in several liver diseases [1-3]. However, in clinical routine, true SV is rarely determined on cross-sectional...

Purpose Methods and materials Results Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Purpose: The appropriateness of mechanical thrombectomy in patients with minor stroke due to isolated M2 occlusion is controversial; current guidelines reccomend to perform endovascular treatment in patients presenting with acute ischemic stroke due to a...

Learning objectives Background Findings and procedure details Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Learning objectives: To present pre-procedural imaging findings on computed tomography angiography (CTA) of three patients with visceral artery pseudoaneurysms (VAPA). To ilustrate the technical aspects of embolization of VAPA using sandwich technique, with the aid of...

Learning objectives Background Findings and procedure details Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Learning objectives: To present a few unusual cases of post-partum hemorrhage and illustrate the role of interventional radiology in...

Purpose Methods and materials Results Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Purpose: Mechanical thrombectomy is the standard treatment for large vessel occlusion in acute ischemic stroke up to 6 hours after onset. Recent trials have demonstrated a benefit from thrombectomy for wake-up strokes and patients beyond 6 hours. First...

Purpose Methods and materials Results Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Purpose: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the leading causes of global cancer burden and a highly lethal disease in the metastatic state. Novel multimodal treatment strategies, including systemic therapy in combination with various local-ablative treatment...

Purpose Methods and materials Results Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Purpose: Peripheral artery disease (PAD) may be asymptomatic, but it may present with symptoms such as intermittent claudication, atypical leg pain, and critical limb ischemia. Imaging is critical for the evaluation and planning of endovascular or open...

Purpose Methods and materials Results Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Purpose: Stroke is a common disease that affects one in four people during their lifetime and remains the second leading cause of death and the third leading cause of disability worldwide 1 . Carotid artery stenosis is responsible for more than 20% of all...

Purpose Methods and materials Results Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Purpose: Patients with an unruptured intracranial aneurysm often undergo periodic imaging to detect potential aneurysm growth, which is associated with an increased risk of rupture.[1] Aneurysm growth is currently determined using 2D measurements.[2] Despite...

Learning objectives Background Findings and procedure details Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Learning objectives: To explain the classification of AAS, the most recent diagnostic concepts, and radiological findings. To review the protocol in MDCT for the diagnosis of AAS. To expose the management of...

Learning objectives Background Findings and procedure details Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Learning objectives: To review the epidemiology, clinical manifestations and pathophysiology behind PAVMs. To understand the importance of imaging modality selection for proper diagnosis and intervention planning. To describe the endovascular tools and techniques...

Purpose Methods and materials Results Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Purpose: To evidence the importance of imaging Spontaneous portosystemic shunts (SPSS) in interventional...

Purpose Methods and materials Results Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Purpose: [fig]5[/fig][fig]3[/fig][fig]4[/fig] Neuro-intervention represents a small but important component of paediatric interventional radiology. We present the 10-year experience of paediatric neuro-interventional radiology from the national centre for...

Purpose Methods and materials Results Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Purpose: Primary hyperaldosteronism is defined as autonomous and abnormal aldosterone hypersecretion and is the most common cause of secondary hypertension (5-20%). Its diagnosis is based on clinical and analytical criteria, but its origin is mainly due to...

Purpose Methods and materials Results Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Purpose: Acute gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding remains to be a significant cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Correct and timely diagnosis and identification of the bleeding site are essential in the in-hospital management of acute gastrointestinal...

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: To identify computed tomography (CT) and angiographic findings of acute mesenteric...

Purpose Methods and materials Results Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Purpose: We developed a novel human cadaver perfusion model with continuous extracorporeal femoral perfusion to perform intra-individual comparison studies, training of interventional procedures and preclinical testing of endovascular devices without the...

Learning objectives Background Findings and procedure details Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Learning objectives: The role of the Electonic Poster is to highlight the role of radiology and imaging in the diagnosis and minimally invasive therapy of high flow post traumatic...

Purpose Methods and materials Results Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Purpose: Antiscatter grids can improve image quality and dose efficiency of digital X-ray imaging systems by preferentially absorbing scatter and transmitting primary radiation. While clinical images demonstrate substantial X-ray intensity distributions...

Purpose Methods and materials Results Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Purpose: Evaluation of the performance of photon-counting detector CT (PCD CT) in comparison to energy-integrating detector CT (EID CT) in the depiction of stents in a human cadaveric perfusion model of the upper...

Learning objectives Background Findings and procedure details Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Learning objectives: Haemorrhagic pancreatitis is a complication of severe necrotising pancreatitis with a high morbidity and mortality. The diagnosis can be confirmed on cross sectional imaging when appropriate attention is given to the key features. Managing these...

Purpose Methods and materials Results Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Purpose: Multi-material imaging is a unique application of photon-counting detector (PCD) CT. The concept of “inject twice, scan once” produces co-registered maps of two or more contrast agents, which is important in applications such as assessment of...

Learning objectives Background Findings and procedure details Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Learning objectives: The purpose of this poster is: emphasize the eminent role of the interventional radiology approach in segmental arterial mediolysis (SMA) compared to surgical...

Purpose Methods and materials Results Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Purpose: Chest port catheter tip retraction is a potentially significant clinical and radiological complication. This study evaluates differences in dynamic position of left and right sided chest port catheter tips and reservoirs in a demographically matched...

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...

Learning objectives Background Findings and procedure details Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Learning objectives: To describe direct and indirect signs that suggest the presence of dural arteriovenous fistulas in cross-sectional image modalities (CT and MRI). Additionally, we show the correlation between the signs described before and the angiographic findings...

Learning objectives Background Findings and procedure details Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Learning objectives: To review the complications of femoral artery puncture (CoFAP) in interventional radiology (IR) procedures. To describe the imaging appearances of these complications. To discuss the treatment options with IR...

Purpose Methods and materials Results Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Purpose: Vascular malformations are complex developmental disorders of angiogenesis that present formidable diagnostic and treatment challenges. Due to the heterogeneous clinical presentation and relative rarity of these lesions, patients frequently consult...

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...

Purpose Methods and materials Results Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the shortest compression time to achieve hemostasis and the optimal hemostasis strategy in patients treated with transradial access chemoembolization...

Learning objectives Background Findings and procedure details Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Learning objectives: - To illustrate anatomic variants and the most common vascular anomalies derived from portal hypertension. - To detail the TIPS techinque, as well as it’s complications and follow-up studies. - To present alternative treatment options that...

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: 1. To discuss the diagnostic and therapeutic approach, clinical features and types of mesenteric ischaemia. 2. To discuss the CT findings of mesenteric ischaemia and signs of bowel ischaemia. 3. To discuss the endovascular management and it's...

Learning objectives Background Findings and procedure details Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Learning objectives: To identify factors that increase the chance of obtaining "quality insufficient" specimen of thyroid nodules via USG-guided fine-needle aspiration cytology...

Purpose Methods and materials Results Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Purpose: Magnetic Particle Imaging (MPI) is a new imaging modality which visualizes the spatial distribution of superparamagnetic ironoxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) by static and oscillating magnetic fields [1]. MPI offers a very high temporal resolution and...

Purpose Methods and materials Results Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest References, Purpose: When the dural venous sinuses are narrowed for various reasons, the circulation of blood does not work well and it can cause an increase in intracranial pressure. Venous sinus stenting (VSS) is widely used as an effective treatment for venous sinus...