Best-rated abstract

The abstract you submitted for CIRSE 2024 titled “Blocked-flow vs. free-flow cyanoacrylate glue embolization: histological remarkable differences in an in vivo rabbit renal artery model” was the abstract that received the highest rating by the Scientific Programme Committee. What do you think makes this topic particularly relevant to the interventional radiology community?

Fouad: This topic is practically relevant to the IR community, as it illustrates variable NBCA embolization techniques and their histological effects. This comparative unique point was well emphasized through this animal lab project under supervision of Prof. Dr. Romaric Loffroy.

Why did you choose CIRSE to present the results of this study?

Fouad: CIRSE is the greatest IR conference and platform in Europe which enabled us to present our work to the widest and largest world-wide audience including not only IRs, but also other specialities and undergraduates.

What feedback did you receive about your presentation and the study, both at the congress and since?

Fouad: The feedback was generally positive due to the innovative idea and fruitful learning material. Many young IRs learnt a lot from the presented techniques. At the same time, even some experts had not been aware of the use of the glue blocked flow embolization technique without the classic occlusion catheter with its interesting results together with the importance of animal lab research projects.

Do you have any advice for physicians on how to achieve maximum impact with an abstract on their research?

Fouad: An abstract is one of the useful tools for physicians who require the most recent data on a specific research topic in the most summarised form. Additionally, it can give some technical ways or clues to solve a particular issue. Therefore, it is necessary to thoroughly read different abstracts in addition to the published studies and articles before writing your own abstract.

What is next in your research? Will you continue to focus on researching embolic agents?

Fouad: Currently, we are conducting several variable research projects, but certainly the topic of liquid embolic agents is one of our most hot topic research focus.

Are you planning to submit another abstract to CIRSE 2025? And if so, can you share what it will be about?

Fouad: Absolutely, mostly it will be about further glue applications as a rising efficient liquid embolic agent. However, we will try to submit as much as we can.