Amy Suzanne Thurmond MD, Presenter: Royalties, Cook Group Incorporated Stockholder, Conceptus Inc

Ronald Jay Zagoria MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Lindsay S. Machan MD, Presenter: Medical Advisory Board, Boston Scientific Corporation Steering Committee, Cook Group Incorporated Medical Advisory Board, Calgary Scientific, Inc Medical Advisory Board, Ultrasonix Inc Medical Advisory Board, Endologix, Inc Consultant, Ikon Medical Inc. Stockholder, Nitinol Devices and Components, Inc

Antoine Jean-Marie Maubon MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Arl Van Moore MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Anne C. Roberts MD, Presenter: Researcher, Elbit Medical Imaging Ltd Research Consultant, Guerbet SA Speakers Bureau, Cook Group Incorporated

David M. Hovsepian MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

1) Obtain hands-on experience with fallopian tube catheterization using uterine models and commercially available catheters and guidewires. 2) Review the evolution of interventions in the fallopian tubes. 3) Learn safe techniques for fallopian tube recanalization for promoting fertility, and fallopian tube occlusion for preventing pregnancy. 4) Discuss the outcomes regarding pregnancy rate and complications. 5) Appreciate ways to improve referrals from the fertility specialists and expand your practice.

Fallopian tube catheterization using fluoroscopic guidance is a relatively easy, inexpensive technique within the capabilities of residency trained radiologists. Fallopian tube cathterization can be used to dislodge debris from the tube in women with infertility, or to place FDA-approved tubal occlusion devices in women who do not desire fertility. The fallopian tube is the 1 mm gateway between the egg and the sperm. Noninvasive access to this structure for promoting, and preventing, pregnancy has been sought for over 160 years. This hands-on course allows participants use commercially available catheters and devices in plastic models for fallopian tube catheterization, and to speak directly to world experts about this exciting procedure.

Thurmond, A, Zagoria, R, Machan, L, Maubon, A, Moore, A, Roberts, A, Hovsepian, D, Fallopian Tube Catheterization (Hands-on Workshop).  Radiological Society of North America 2012 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, November 25 - November 30, 2012 ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2012/3990740.html