JVIR CME December 2023

This month's journal based article is titled: Decreased Bleeding-Related Adverse Events Using Track Embolization with a Gelatin Sponge Slurry after Percutaneous Liver Biopsy: A Propensity Score–Matched Study

Following completion of this CME activity, the participant will be able to:

• Discuss frequency of bleeding events following ultrasound guided liver biopsy
• Understand potential benefits of tract embolization after ultrasound guided liver biopsy
• Discuss risk factors for hemorrhagic adverse events after ultrasound guided liver biopsy
  
  
  

This program is designed to meet the educational needs of interventional radiologists, nurses, techs, and trainees at all levels with special interest in patients needing solid organ biopsies.

Authors:

Sungho Koh, M.D.; Hoon Kwon, M.D.; Lee Hwangbo, M.D.; Chang Won Kim, M.D.; Suk Kim, M.D. ; Seung Baek Hong, M.D. 

Author affiliations: Department of Radiology, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Pusan National University, Busan, Republic of Korea. 

CME Editor:
Daniel Sheeran, MD, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA



Content and Scope: 
As the official journal of the Society of Interventional Radiology, JVIR is the peer-reviewed journal of choice for radiologists, cardiologists, vascular surgeons, neurosurgeons, and other clinicians who need current and reliable information on every aspect of vascular and interventional radiology. Each article goes through a peer review process to validate that the content is matched to the current or potential scope of our learners and that any disclosures submitted do not introduce a conflict or bias within the scientific article.  Each article goes through a peer review process to validate that the content is matched to the current or potential scope of our learners and that any disclosures submitted do not introduce a conflict or bias within the scientific article. 

Accreditation Statement:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essentials and Standards of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. SIR designates this education activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.