The “UCSF Abdominal and Thoracic Imaging” program is a clinical update designed for healthcare professionals, primarily radiologists and other medical practitioners interested in abdominal and thoracic imaging. This comprehensive course covers a wide range of topics related to diagnostic imaging, focusing on the abdomen and thorax. Here’s a summary of the program:
Course Objectives:
Upon completing the program, participants should be able to:
Manage acute aorta and common cardiovascular abnormalities.
Apply current consensus guidelines for pulmonary nodules, lung cancer, and pulmonary embolism.
Differentiate common solitary liver masses.
Diagnose common and atypical pancreatic masses.
Evaluate the small and large bowel in patients with abdominal pain.
Manage women with vaginal bleeding and ovarian masses.
Discuss the utilization of imaging and approaches for reducing radiation dose.
Diagnose emergent pediatric findings.
Develop a CT-based approach for colorectal cancer screening.
Content:
The program offers a variety of on-demand presentations covering a wide array of topics related to abdominal and thoracic imaging. Some of the topics and speakers include:
Acute Chest Imaging:
Acute Chest Cases, Coronary CTA, Non-Infectious Consolidation, The Post-Operative Aorta with Dr. Travis S. Henry.
Pulmonary Infections: Pattern and Diagnosis, Revisiting Pulmonary Embolism, The Acute Aorta, Pediatric Non-Accidental Trauma with Dr. Michael D. Hope.
Abdomen: CT/MR/US:
Diagnosis and Management of Adnexal Masses on Ultrasound, Evaluating Suspected Kidney Stone: Ultrasound versus CT, Imaging Women with Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding, Thyroid Ultrasound with Dr. Rebecca Smith-Bindman.
Primary Retroperitoneal Masses: An Approach to Diagnosis, Solitary Liver Masses: Problem-Solving with CT/MR, Practical Workup of Cystic Pancreatic Masses, Problem Solving Solid Pancreatic Masses with Dr. Emily M. Webb.
CT Colonography Interpretation Primer, CT/MR Enterography, Everything You Need to Know about the Spleen with Dr. Judy Yee.
CT Imaging and Radiation Dosage:
Pediatric CT Dose Reduction, Improving Health Care Quality with Reduced Radiation Dose, Colorectal Cancer Screening Update, CT Colonography Interpretation Primer, CT/MR Enterography with Dr. Andrew S. Phelps, Dr. Rebecca Smith-Bindman, and Dr. Judy Yee.
The Rest of the Chest:
An Approach to Mediastinal Masses, Cardiac Findings on Routine Chest CT, Large Airways Disease, Practical Applications of Lung Cancer Staging, The Lateral Chest X-ray is Even Tougher!, Chest X-rays Are Tough, Lung Cancer Screening, Navigating HRCT, Pediatric Lumps and Bumps with Dr. Travis S. Henry, Dr. Michael D. Hope, and Dr. Andrew S. Phelps.
Focus on Abdominal Imaging:
Pediatric Appendicitis Ultrasound, Pediatric Female Pelvis, Pediatric Fracture versus Fakeout, Acute Abdominal Pain, Appendicitis: Imaging Update, Challenging Abdominal Cases with Dr. Andrew S. Phelps, Dr. Emily M. Webb, and Dr. Judy Yee.
Intended Audience:
This educational activity is primarily designed for radiologists and other medical professionals interested in abdominal and thoracic imaging. It’s suitable for both trainees and experienced practitioners looking to expand their knowledge and improve their imaging skills.
Series Release and Expiration:
The series was released on April 16, 2017, and the expiration date was April 15, 2020. Please note that the program’s availability may have changed since then, so you should verify if it is still accessible or if there have been updates or new editions of the course.
