Hands-on device training

Plugs and coils | Liquids | Particles

For the very first time, ET 2023 will include hands-on device training courses!

The sessions will cover the following topics: liquids, plugs and coils, and particles. The hands-on device training session represents the most effective method for providing onsite delegates with an overview of the materials and tools available for various embolisation subspecialties. The sessions will also help delegates familiarise themselves with fundamental manipulation techniques and the devices’ safe and efficient use in a clinical setting.

Corporate partners are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity and introduce physicians to their products by offering the necessary simulation equipment, medical instruments, and financial funding.

ET 2023 Hands-on device training sessions:

Plugs and coils

Wednesday, June 21, 14:30-16:00
Coordinators: Anthony Ryan (Waterford City/IE), Florian Wolf (Vienna/AT)

Metallic coils (pushable/injectable or detachable) and detachable plugs are established permanent mechanical embolic materials for the treatment of active bleeding, pseudoaneurysms and true aneurysms. Coils and plugs may also be used to prevent non-target embolisation or establish flow redistribution in patients undergoing transarterial tumour treatment.

This Hands-on Device Training (HDT) will offer attendees the opportunity to explore and learn about the various types of coils and plugs, including their specific deployment techniques and their pros and cons in clinical settings.

Liquids

Thursday, June 22, 14:30-16:00
Coordinators: Vincent Vidal (Marseille/FR), Olivier Chevallier (Dijon/FR)

Liquid embolic agents include cyanoacrylate glues and ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymers, as well as sclerosants. Liquid embolics are widely used for the management of haemorrhage, post-EVAR endoleaks, and vascular malformations due to their penetrating and inflammation inducing capacity.

This Hands-on Device Training (HDT) will offer attendees the opportunity to explore and learn about the various types of liquid agents, as well as their specific advantages and disadvantages.

Particles

Friday, June 23, 14:30-16:00
Coordinators: Pierleone Lucatelli (Rome/IT), Renato Argirò (Rome/IT)

Today, particulate embolic agents are used both in emergency IR and interventional oncology due to their specific properties which allow distal penetration within the microvasculature. Certain particulate agents are also capable of loading and releasing chemotherapeutic drugs enabling loco-regional endovascular chemotherapy.

This Hands-on Device Training (HDT) will offer attendees the opportunity to become familiar with the various types of particulate agents and their indications.