Courses Overview
Dr. Fausto Brandão
DVM, MSc., PGCert VEaMIS
April 27–30, 2026 · Shanghai, China
Course Overview
This intensive interventional course offers advanced veterinary training in non-cardiovascular interventional procedures. Participants will learn fluoroscopic techniques, device selection, and radiation safety, followed by standardized workflows for TACE, tumor embolization, portosystemic shunt attenuation, and chylothorax treatment.
Through a 2-day hands-on training, veterinarians will practice catheter navigation, embolization methods, and complication management under expert supervision.
The program also includes an online webinar on operating room setup and safety essentials.
By course completion, attendees will gain practical confidence and a systematic approach to performing advanced non-cardiovascular interventions in small animal practice.
International Association for Veterinary Interventional and Minimally Invasive Therapy (IAVIMI) is a professional community organization initiated and established by EAVSI & APVSI, focusing on interventional veterinary techniques.
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Curriculum
Day 1 - Theory + Video Presenting
● Commonly used endovascular devices & products
● Fluoroscopic operative modalities
● Patient Selections and Preparation for Interventional Therapy
● Postoperative Management for interventional therapy
● Procedures for Nonvascular Interventions
Day 2 - Theory + Video Presenting
● TACE (Transarterial Chemoembolization) - general principples
● Intrahepatic/ Extrahepatic portosystemic shunts: transvenous atenuation / embolization.
● Liver tumor embolization
● Prostatic embolization and transarterial chemotherapy for prostate tumors
● Transarterial embolization for epistaxis and neoplasia
● Cisterna Chyli Embolization for Chylothorax
★ Day 3&4 - Practical Session
● Transarterial Chemoembolization (TACE)
● Transarterial Embolization (spheres, PVA and foam)
● Plug-assisted Embolization
● Transarterial embolization for epistaxis and neoplasia
● Intrahepatic/ Extrahepatic portosystemic shunts
Online Webinar
● Operating room setup
● Equipment and technologies
● Radiation safety and personnel exposure
Instructor
Dr. Fausto Brandão
DVM, MSc, Cert.Spec.VEAMIS
International Consultant and Instructor in Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, and Interventional Radiology and Interventional Procedures.
Authorship in several reference books and manuscripts
Member of VES, VIRIES, VSSO and SVSTS
Head of National Referral Service for Endoscopy, Soft Tissue Surgery, Minimally invasive Surgery and Interventional Radiology - ANICURA ATLÂNTICO - Mafra - Portugal
Collaborator in several international interventional radiology and minimally invasive surgery services across Europe and Brasil
Payment Method
· Bank Transfer (CNY / EURO / USD / HKD)
· Alipay
Course Fee
Non-Cardiovascular Interventional Clinical Applications | 24,999 CNY |
Cancellation & Refund Policy
· More than 10 days before the course: 90% of the tuition will be refunded. Within 10 days before the course: Only 50% of the tuition will be refunded. Alternatively, your spot can be transferred to another participant.
· In case of course-related changes (e.g. rescheduling or venue change), a full refund can be requested. No additional compensation will be provided.
· Refunds are typically processed within one month. Thank you for your patience.
· If an invoice is required, please submit your request within 3 months after the course ends. Invoices must be issued within the same calendar year as the tuition payment. No refunds will be processed once an invoice has been issued.
