RSNA 2014 

Abstract Archives of the RSNA, 2014


RC850

Fallopian Tube Catheterization (Hands-on Workshop)

Refresher/Informatics — Genitourinary Radiology, Obstetric/Gynecologic Radiology,

Presented on December 5, 2014

Participants

Amy Suzanne Thurmond MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose
Ronald Jay Zagoria MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose
Lindsay S. Machan MD, Presenter: Medical Advisory Board, Boston Scientific Corporation Medical Advisory Board, Arsenal Medical Inc Steering Committee, Cook Group Incorporated Stockholder, Analytics 4 Life Stockholder, Calgary Scientific, Inc Stockholder, Harmonic Medical Stockholder, IKOMED Technogies Inc Stockholder, Nitinol Devices & Components, Inc
Arl Van Moore MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose
Anne C. Roberts MD, Presenter: Researcher, Elbit Imaging Ltd Research Consultant, Guerbet SA Research Consultant, General Electric Company
David M. Hovsepian MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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.

ABSTRACT

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.

Cite This Abstract

Thurmond, A, Zagoria, R, Machan, L, Moore, A, Roberts, A, Hovsepian, D, Fallopian Tube Catheterization (Hands-on Workshop).  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/3990740.html