The first virtual integrated interventional radiology residency application experience during COVID-19: 2020-2021 survey of integrated IR/DR applicants and program directors.

Purpose: This study aims to characterize the experiences of integrated IR/DR applicants and program directors (PDs) participating in the first completely virtual application process during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: Survey questionnaires were distributed to IR/DR applicants and PDs for the 2020-2021 application cycle. Applicants were asked questions regarding social media presence, number of interviews received, preference of the in-person interview process, and descriptive experiences of the process.

Sclerotherapy as an alternative treatment for complex, refractory seromas.

Traditional therapy for seromas often entails compression, aspiration, drainage, or surgical excision and re-closure; however, more complex, treatment-refractory seromas may require additional treatment. Sclerotherapy has been well documented in the treatment of simple pleural effusions, vascular malformations, lymphoceles and seromas. However, little evidence is available on the efficacy of sclerotherapy in complex, treatment-refractory seromas that develop post-operatively in patients with complex medical histories.