Most-viewed poster

We talked to Dr. Mohammed Shamseldin, author of the most-viewed ET 2024 poster presentation, Efficacy of coils vs. glue embolization in treatment of type II endoleaks following EVAR of abdominal aneurysms, for some tips and tricks on submitting an abstract to the congress.

The abstract you submitted for ET 2024 on efficacy of coils vs. glue embolization in treatment of type II endoleaks following EVAR of abdominal aneurysms has been the most viewed of all posters submitted for the congress. Why do you think this topic is resonating so much with your colleagues?

Shamseldin: Endoleaks is a common complication which radiologists and vascular surgeons face on a daily basis. Deciding the best route and embolization material for treating endoleaks is a common discussion among interventional radiologists, which makes the topic interesting for my colleagues to help them decide the most suitable technique for embolization.

What did you keep in mind when putting the poster together? Do you have any advice for other physicians on how to achieve maximum impact with their abstract?

Shamseldin: It is important to make sure that the poster addresses the topic in question in a sufficient matter, but still compact and straight to the point. Strictly adhering to the given guidelines helps achieve this goal.

What feedback have you gotten on the poster, both at the congress and after?

Shamseldin: The feedback was quite positive, especially regarding the cases presented in the poster.

Will you continue to focus on the topic of coils vs. glue embolization in the treatment of type II endoleaks following EVAR?

Shamseldin: This topic is always interesting for interventional radiologists including myself. The next step would be publishing this study soon and working further with interventional radiologists around the world to reach the best possible embolization technique to treat our patients.

Are you planning to submit another abstract for ET 2025? And if so, do you want to share what it will be about?

Shamseldin: I am currently working on a new study regarding “High flow priapism” which is also a quite interesting topic due to its rarity and complexity. I hope that I would be able to finish the abstract before ET 2025 to be able to submit it before the deadline.