James Burn MBBS, BSc, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Antoni Aleksander Sergot MBBS, FRCR, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Yaron J. Berkowitz MBBChir, MRCS, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Wasim Hakim MBBS, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Steven S.M. Moser, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

1) Knowledge of the typical types, sites and risk factors of displaced intravascular foreign bodies. 2) An understanding of the associated morbidity and mortality . 3) Understanding of the various retrieval methods and equipment available - including advantages and disadvantages of each. 4) Tips/guidelines for improving outcome in intravascular retrieval/repositioning.

Summary of typical displaced foreign bodies and sites of migration eg. pulmonary arteries/cardiac atria - using case examples. Risk factors for fracture/migration eg. emergency insertion / poor guide catheter or guide wire support / tortuous and calcified vessels etc. Overview of the clinical sequelae and associated mortality and morbidity of displaced/fractured intravascular foreign bodies. Summary of various retrieval equipment (eg snares, baskets or forceps) and techniques (proximal vs distal grab etc) using case examples.

http://abstract.rsna.org/uploads/2014/14008734/14008734_ady9.pdf

Burn, J, Sergot, A, Berkowitz, Y, Hakim, W, Moser, S, "Management of Displaced Intravascular Foreign Bodies—An Overview ".  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14008734.html