Final Programme

Postgraduate Educational Programme
08:30 - 10:00 Room N/O
Special Focus Session
SF 9b
Hot topics in interventional radiology
Moderator: A. Adam; London/UK
A-236 08:30
Hot topics in interventional radiology (Introduction)
A. Adam; London/UK
A-237 08:35
Outpatient treatment of varicose veins
S. Kundu; Toronto, ON/CA
Learning Objectives:
1. To learn about varicose veins.
2. To understand the treatment options for varicose veins.
3. To appreciate the outpatient setting for the treatment of varicose veins.
4. To become familiar with the problem of venous insuffi ciency.
5. To consolidate knowledge of outpatient therapies is interventional radiology.
A-238 09:00
Cryoablation: Very cold, very effective, very safe
D.E. Dupuy; Providence, RI/US
Learning Objectives:
1. To understand the basic principles of cryoablation.
2. To understand the current role of cryoablation in the treatment of solid tumors.
3. To review current knowledge and illustrate examples of image-guided cryoablation therapy in the
treatment of solid tumors.
4. To forecast future areas of growth and technological improvements in cryoablation.
A-239 09:25
Cosmetic interventional radiology
Z.J. Haskal; New York, NY/US
Learning Objectives:
1. To comprehend the growing role of cosmetic interventions in outpatient interventional radiologic practice.
2. To become familiar with the tools and results of space fi lling and wrinkle and elastin based therapies for
cosmetic interventions.
3. To understand how cosmetics can be expanded into the practice of interventional radiology (in view of
cosmetic venous procedures being performed).
Panel discussion 09:50
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