Educational Exhibit Presentations - Portal hypertension/Transplant/GI

Monday, April 13, 2026

4:45 PM - 5:45 PM ET

Moderator(s)

Khashayar Farsad, MD, PhD

Josef Rosch Professor and Interim Chair
Dotter Department of Interventional Radiology, Oregon Health & Science University, United States
Todd Schlachter, MD

Professor of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging
Yale University, United States

Presentations:

4:45 PM - 4:51 PM ET

Pictorial Guide for Performing Percutaneous Image-Guided Chemical and Mechanical Necrosectomy for Walled-off Pancreatic Necrosis
Abstract Presenter: Aysha Alani (she/her/hers) – Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
Author/Co-author: Cole Pieroni, BS – Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
Author/Co-author: Neil K. Jain, DO (he/him/his) – Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
Author/Co-author: Nariman Nezami, MD – Georgetown University Medical Center
Author/Co-author: Adam Fang, MD – University of Maryland School of Medicine
4:51 PM - 4:57 PM ET

Drains, Stents, or Standby? An Algorithmic Approach to Biloma Management
Author/Co-author: Daniel DePietro, MD – University of Pennsylvania
Author/Co-author: Richard Shlansky-Goldberg, MD, FSIR – Perelman School of Medicine/ Univ. of Pennsylvania
Abstract Presenter: Camden M. De Sanctis, BA – University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
4:57 PM - 5:03 PM ET

Percutaneous Transesophageal Gastrostomy Tube Placement: A Primer for the Interventional Radiologist
Abstract Presenter: Alex Arne, MD – University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus
Author/Co-author: Matthew Grimsbo, MD – University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus
Author/Co-author: Eduardo Bent Robinson, MD – University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus
Author/Co-author: Emily Sterbis, MD – University of Colorado, Anschutz
5:03 PM - 5:09 PM ET

Portal Vein Thrombosis in Liver Transplant Candidates: Interventional Strategies and Teaching for the Modern IR
Abstract Presenter: Harneet Sangha, BS – Elson S floyd College Of medicine
Author/Co-author: Manvir Mangat, BS – Western University Of Health sciences
Author/Co-author: Lauren Lee, BS – Elson S Floyd College of Medicine
Author/Co-author: Gabrielle Cua, BS – Elson S Floyd College of Medicine
Author/Co-author: Lakhwant Singh, DO – Sounds Imaging
5:09 PM - 5:15 PM ET

Mesocaval Shunt to the Rescue: A Lifeline When TIPS Hits a Dead End
Author/Co-author: Harris Chengazi, MD – University at buffalo, Great Lakes Medical Imaging
Author/Co-author: Omar Chohan, DO – University at Buffalo, Great Lakes Medical Imaging
Abstract Presenter: Andrew J. Payne, MD – University at Buffalo
Author/Co-author: Michael Vaccaro, DO – University at Buffalo
Author/Co-author: Frank Mohn, DO – University at Buffalo
Author/Co-author: Ahmed O. Alwahaidy, BS – Jacob’s School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
5:15 PM - 5:21 PM ET

Management of Portomesenteric Thrombosis in TIPS: Patient Selection, Endovascular Strategies, and Outcomes
Abstract Presenter: Nicholas M. Pudar, BS, RT – Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Author/Co-author: Shriya Veluri, BS – University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio: Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology
Author/Co-author: Yash Shah, BS – Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Author/Co-author: Pratik A. Shukla, MD – Rutgers - New Jersey Medical School
Author/Co-author: Abhishek Kumar, MD – Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
5:21 PM - 5:27 PM ET

A Comprehensive Review of Interventional Methods for Gastric Variceal Management: BRTO, CARTO, PARTO and TIPS Techniques
Abstract Presenter: Sampath Kumar, BA – Lewis Katz School of Medicine / Temple University
Author/Co-author: Anirudh Bikmal – Emory University School of Medicine
Author/Co-author: Jared Meshekow, MD, MPH – Temple University Hospital
5:27 PM - 5:33 PM ET

How We Do It: Treatment of Refractory Benign Anastomotic Strictures with Endobiliary Ablation Guided by Percutaneous Endoscopy
Abstract Presenter: Abdul Khan, MD – University of Arizona
Author/Co-author: Rakesh C. Navuluri, MD, FSIR – University of Chicago
Author/Co-author: Jonathan Lorenz, MD, FSIR – The University of Chicago
Author/Co-author: Qian Yu, MD (he/him/his) – University of Chicago
5:33 PM - 5:39 PM ET

Advanced Percutaneous Management of Benign Biliary Stricture Using Covered Biliary Stents, Endobiliary Radiofrequency Ablation, and Holmium Laser Ablation
Abstract Presenter: rihin Chavda, MD – Interventional Radiology, UT Southwestern Medical Center
Author/Co-author: Akram Sadeghi, MD – Interventional Radiology, UT Southwestern Medical Center
Author/Co-author: Seung K. Kim, MD, FSIR, MBA – Interventional Radiology, UT Southwestern Medical Center
5:39 PM - 5:45 PM ET

Innovative Off-Label Applications of the SpyGlass Discover™ Endoscopic System in Complex Hepatopancreatobiliary and Gastrointestinal Interventions in a Tertiary Non-transplant Center
Abstract Presenter: Roger Williams, DO – Quantum Radiology
Author/Co-author: Jay Jay Desai, MD – Quantum Radiology