SCBT-MR 29th Annual Course (2006)


Gastrointestinal Imaging

MDCT of Acute Appendicitis: Technique, Findings and Accuracy Dr. Federle
Keys to the MDCT Diagnosis of Bowel Obstruction Dr. Megibow
The Acute Abdomen: What is the Role of Cross-Sectional Imaging in Children? Dr. Frush
CT Enterography: What Is the Best Technique and Is It Worth Incorporating? Dr. Platt
MDCT and MR Colonography: Update for 2006 Dr. Beaulieu
MDCT for Diagnosing Ischemia of the Small Bowe & Mesentery Dr. Balfe
Practical Techniques for Reducing Radiation During MDCT Dr. Saini
Panel Discussion  
PET/CT of the Abdomen & Pelvis: Strengths & Weakness From a Body Imager’s Perspective Dr. Bae
Diagnostic Management of Incidental Liver Lesions Dr. Nelson
MRI of the Liver: Update on Techniques, Contrast Agents & Indications Dr. Mitchell
MRI of the Abdomen & Pelvis at 3.0 T: Advantages & Disadvantages Over 1.5 T Dr. Bluemke
Staging Pancreatic Cancer with MDCT Dr. Jeffrey
Characterizing and Managing Cystic Pancreatic Tumors by MDCT & MR Dr. Baker
Panel Discussion  

Woman’s Imaging

Management of Incidental Adnexal Masses Dr. Nelson
MRI in the Setting of Pregnancy: Indications & Safety Dr. Weinreb
MDCT in Pregnancy: What Are the Risks? Dr. Frush
MRI of the Breast: Update for 2006 Dr. Weinreb
Panel Discussion  

Genitourinary Imaging

MDCT of Urolithiasis Dr. Berland
MDCT Urography: Update for 2006 Dr. Korobkin
Imaging of the Subperitoneum: What Is It and Why Is It Important? Dr. Balfe
Sorting out Benign & Malignant Adrenal Masses With CT and MR Dr. Korobkin
Management of Small or Hyperdense/ Hyperintense Renal Masses Dr. Platt
Panel Discussion  

Cardiovascular Imaging – Session I

Thoraco-Abdominal MDCT Angiography: Techniques & Advantages over MRA Dr. Rubin
Thoraco-Abdominal MR Angiography: Techniques & Advantages over CTA Dr. Bluemke
MDCT Angiography of the Lower Extremities: Technique&Indications Dr. Foley
MR Angiography of the Lower Extremities: Technique & Indications Dr. Prince
Panel Discussion  

Cardiovascular Imaging – Session II

MDCT of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Before & After Stent Grafting Dr. Fishman
Coronary MDCT Angiography: Tips for Optimizing the Technique Dr. Rubin
Coronary MDCT Angiography: Indications and Interpretation Dr. Schoepf
The “Triple Rule Out”: Thoracic Cardiovascular MDCT for the Emergency Department Dr. Kazerooni
MRI of Congenital Heart Disease Dr. Prince
Panel Discussion  

Musculoskeletal Imaging

MRI of Elbow Ligaments Dr. Major
MRI of Shoulder Instability Dr. McCauley
Current Concepts in MRI of the Meniscus of the Knee Dr. Major
MRI of the Ankle: Ligament Injuries Dr. Gold
Panel Discussion  

Thoracic Imaging – Session I

Impact of MDCT on Focal Lung Disease Dr. Costello
PET/CT of Lung Cancer Dr. Munden
Lung Cancer Staging & Criteria for Resectability Dr. Gross
Lung Cancer Screening: Status in 2006 Dr. Sagel
Panel Discussion  

Thoracic Imaging – Session II

MDCT of Pulmonary Embolic Disease Dr. Kazerooni
High Resolution MDCT of Diffuse Lung Diseases Dr. Costello
Imaging of the Pleura Dr. Sagel
Imaging of the Thoracic Aorta: Dissection & Penetrating Ulcers Dr. Rubin
ECG Gating for Thoracic MDCT Angiography: Issues & Applications Dr. Foley
Panel Discussion

Trauma and Emergency Imaging

Optimal MDCT Protocol for Thoracoabdominal Trauma Dr. Foley
MDCT of Blunt Abdominal Trauma Dr. Berland
MDCT of Thoracic Trauma Dr. Federle
Can MDCT Replace Plain Films for Bone Trauma? Dr. Gold
Panel Discussion  

Image-Guided Intervention

Techniques for Utilizing CT–Fluoroscopy for Image-Guided Intervention Dr. Paulson
Percutaneous Biopsies in the Abdomen and Pelvis Dr. Nghiem
Percutaneous Drainages in the Abdomen and Pelvis Dr. Paulson
Thermal Ablation of Liver Tumors Dr. Schmiedl
Thermal Ablation of Renal Tumors Dr. Nelson
Panel Discussion

Workshops

MDCT in non-neoplastic colon diseases Dr. Megibow
Essentials of Radiation and risk with MDCT Dr. Berland
A practical guide to cardiac CT: image acquisition & interpertation techniques Dr. Schoepf
MRI of the post operative knee Dr. McCauley
Evidence Based Review of MDCT Coronary Angiography Dr. Kazarooni
MDCT Angiography: How to Develop Protocols Dr. Foley
Interstitial Pneumonias: New Concepts & HRCT Correlates Dr. Kazarooni

Case Studies

GI– Case of the Day Imaging Dr. Balfe
GU– Case of the Day Dr. Sagel
Musculoskeletal – Case of the Day Dr. Major
Chest – Case of the Day Dr. Halvorsen

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