SIR 2024
General IR
Omar Al Daoud, MD (he/him/his)
Postdoctoral Research Scholar
University of Pennsylvania
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Fereshteh Yazdanpanah, MD, MBA (she/her/hers)
Postdoctoral Research scholar
University of Pennsylvania
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Moein Moradpour, MD
visiting scholar
university of pennsylvania
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Stephen J. Hunt, MD, PhD, FSIR (he/him/his)
Assistant Professor of Radiology
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
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Review relevant anatomy & physiology of the adrenal gland.
Describe indications for adrenal ablation.
Describe risks of adrenal ablation.
Highlight tips and tricks for risk mitigation.
Background:
Adrenal ablation is a viable treatment for various adrenal pathologies. Understanding the anatomy and physiology of the adrenal gland, as well as the surrounding structures, is crucial for success and risk management.
Clinical Findings/Procedure Details:
This presentation covers multiple facets of adrenal ablation, from anatomical and physiological foundations to practical case examples. Key risks such as hypertensive crisis and vascular injury are discussed, along with strategies for risk mitigation and procedural planning. Cases and procedural tips are presented to illustrate these points.
Conclusion and/or Teaching Points:
Adrenal ablation is a minimally invasive treatment option for adrenal tumors.
Coordination with an endocrinologist can minimize risks.
Understanding the relevant anatomy is crucial for risk mitigation.
Approach and positioning may require traversing adjacent organs.
Multiple staged procedures can be used for larger tumors.
Post-procedural care is critical to patient outcomes.