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Live streaming

All ESOR Foundation courses will be streamed live on the ESR Connect platform.

CME Accreditation for live streaming only

Applications have been made to the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) for CME accreditation of all ESOR courses. The EACCME is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS).

ESOR Foundation Courses

In 2023, ESOR runs 13 online Foundation Courses aimed at residents in their 4th and 5th year of training in radiology and recently board-certified radiologists.  The European Board of Radiology (EBR) recommends these courses as one of the tools to help prepare for the European Diploma in Radiology (EDiR).

The courses adhere to Level I and II of the European Training Curriculum and are delivered by renowned European faculty. Each session includes six topics consisting of 40 minutes of theory and case presentations followed by a live Q&A sessions.

Cardiovascular imaging

January 18, 2023 | 12:30 – 18:00 CET
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Course information

This course is aimed at residents in their 4th and 5th year of training in radiology and recently board-certified radiologists interested in Cardiovascular Imaging. It is strictly adhered to Level II of the European Training Curriculum. The main purpose of this course is to familiarise radiologists with the latest technical and methodological advances and with a systematic approach to selected, timely clinical problems in Cardiovascular Imaging. The course will address six clinical topics and how they can be approached by modern cardiovascular imaging including Cardiac CT and Cardiac MR. Every topic will be presented by a 40 minutes lasting mix of theory and case presentations. Each session will be followed by a live Q&A section for interaction with the faculty members.


CME Accreditation for watching the live stream only

The course has been granted 5 European CME credits (ECMEC®s) by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME).

Certificates with CME credits will be issued only after watching the live stream and completing an online evaluation form.

No CME credits will be available for watching on demand.


Learning objectives

  • to recall cardiac and coronary anatomy
  • to understand the role of cardiac MRI in the characterisation and differential diagnosis of ischemic myocardial diseases
  • to become familiar with the emerging role of cardiac CT in the management of patients with chronic coronary syndrome
  • to learn about the comprehensive approach to the cardiovascular involvement in pulmonary hypertension

Programme

12:30 – 13:10 Cardiac CT anatomy, anatomical variants and anomalies
C. Loewe, Vienna/AT
13:10 – 13:50 MR techniques to characterize myocardial tissue
M. Pirnat, Maribor/SL
13:50 – 14:30 Cardiac CT in chronic coronary syndromes
M. Francone, Milan/IT
14:30 – 15:00 Q&A Session
15:00 – 15:30 Break
15:30 – 16:10 Ischemic cardiomyopathies
M. Pirnat, Maribor/SL
16:10 – 16:50 Cardiac CT in valvular interventions: pre-procedural planning and post-procedural evaluation
C. Loewe, Vienna/AT
16:50 – 17:30 Advanced cardiac imaging in right ventricular enlargement
M. Francone, Milan/IT
17:30 – 18:00 Q&A Session

Urogenital Imaging

February 1, 2023 | 12:30 – 18:30 CET
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Course information

This course is aimed at residents in their 4th and 5th year of training in radiology and recently board-certified radiologists interested in Urogenital Radiology. It is strictly adhered to Level I and II of the European Training Curriculum and is designed to improve the knowledge in the field of genito-urinary radiology by providing presentations of diseases of the genitourinary tract with cross-sectional imaging. In this course, gynaecological disease is the focus.  The course includes six topics consisting of 40 minutes of theory and case presentations followed by a live Q&A section after each session for interaction with the faculty members and one lecture on patient communication.


CME Accreditation for watching the stream only

The course has been granted 5 European CME credits (ECMEC®s) by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME).

Certificates with CME credits will be issued only after watching the live stream and completing an online evaluation form.

No CME credits will be available for watching on demand.


Learning objectives

  • To understand the appropriate choice of imaging tests for gynaecological presentations.
  • To be familiar with normal anatomy and anatomical variants of the gynaecological organs.
  • To recognize common gynaecological pathologies, including benign and malignant diseases.
  • To be familiar with acute imaging findings in pregnancy.

Programme

12:30 – 13:10 Adenomyosis and endometriosis
R. Forstner, Salzburg/AT
13:10 – 13:50 Acute presentation of gynaecological pathology
G. Masselli, Rome/IT
13:50 – 14:30 Anatomical variations of the gynaecological tract
N. Bharwani, London/UK
14:30 – 15:00 Q&A Session
15:00 – 15:30 Break
15:30 – 16:10 Complications during pregnancy: placental, adnexal and non-adnexal
G. Masselli, Rome/IT
16:10 – 16:50 Patient communication of significant findings during pregnancy
E. Whitby, Sheffield/UK
16:50 – 17:30 Staging of endometrial and cervical cancer
R. Forstner, Salzburg/AT
17:30 – 18:00 Adnexal mass characterisation: O-RADS US and MRI
N. Bharwani, London/UK
18:00 – 18:30 Q&A Session

conventional radiology

February 15, 2023 | 12:30 – 18:00 CET
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Course information

This course is intended not only for residents in any year of radiology training but also for board-certified radiologists for whom chest radiography is a daily activity.  It will be an opportunity to go back to the basics regarding quality criteria and basic semiology, the anomalies not to be missed. It will also be an opportunity to understand how artificial intelligence can help in the diagnosis of the main anomalies. The course consists of 6 topics composed of 20 minutes of theory and 20 minutes of case presentations, followed by a live Q&A section after each session for interaction with faculty members.


CME Accreditation for watching the stream only

The course has been granted 5 European CME credits (ECMEC®s) by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME).

Certificates with CME credits will be issued only after watching the live stream and completing an online evaluation form.

No CME credits will be available for watching on demand.


Learning objectives

  • To review the quality and normality criteria for frontal and lateral CXR
  • To review the main diagnostic criteria for alveolar, interstitial, pleural and mediastinal diseases
  • To be aware of the limitations of CXR as well as the “not-to-miss” anomalies
  • To understand the role of artificial intelligence in CXR reading

Programme

12:30 – 13:10 Chest-X-Ray: quality and normality criteria of frontal and lateral views. Pitfalls and limitations.
I. Hartmann, Rotterdam/NL
13:10 – 13:50 Alveolar and Interstitial syndrome. CXR manifestations of tuberculosis and aspergillosis
M.-P Revel, Paris/FR
13:50 – 14:30 Mediastinal syndrome: CXR manifestations and correlations with CT
G. Chassagnon, Paris/FR
14:30 – 15:00 Q&A Session
15:00 – 15:30 Break
15:30 – 16:10 Pleural and parietal syndrome. Manifestations of COPD
I. Hartmann, Rotterdam/NL
16:10 – 16:50 Lung atelectasis and lung nodule detection
M.-P Revel, Paris/FR
16:50 – 17:30 Let’s play with AI for CXR reading
G. Chassagnon, Paris/FR
17:30 – 18:00 Q&A Session

Medical Imaging Informatics/3D

March 22, 2023 | 12:30 – 18:00 CET
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Course information

There is a gap in the education program of radiology professionals in post-processing of medical images and use of additive manufacturing in Planning surgeries and training.

Segmentation of medical images, anatomical models & 3D printing, and  virtual technologies are transforming the healthcare industry, with an increasing role in clinical training, surgical planning, personalised medicine and medical imaging research. The American College of Surgeons published in 2016 that 3D planning is revolutionizing the surgical planning of complex surgeries and the education of new residents.

After acquiring a medical image, structures of interest need to be segmented. It can be then used to create patient-specific, highly accurate computer models of organs and tissue. Widespread use of these technologies in healthcare is being fairly slow due to the complexity involved in these software tools and to professionals’ underdeveloped digital skills. More multidisciplinary knowledge and teams are needed. This course fosters the development of multidisciplinary skills in order to allow digital transformation of healthcare system through 3D planning & printing and visualization techniques. The course will contribute to develop the radiological european training curriculum, filling in the demand in hospitals due to the current gap in knowledge.

The main goal of the course is to offer theoretical training material to allow the acquisition of knowledge to perform post-processing of the radiological image, applied to the 3D image, additive manufacturing and virtual technologies in clinical daily routine and research.


CME Accreditation for watching the stream only

The course has been granted 5 European CME credits (ECMEC®s) by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME).

Certificates with CME credits will be issued only after watching the live stream and completing an online evaluation form.

No CME credits will be available for watching on demand.


Learning objectives

  • to acquire basic knowledge in the field of additive manufacturing in healthcare
  • to learn about the relevant technical standards in 3D imaging and 3D printing (DICOM, STL, …)
  • to understand the potential value of 3D in surgery planning and medical training
  • to become familiar with the relevant rules (MDR, etc.) and regulations regarding biomodels and medical devices (cutting guides, …)

Programme

12:30 – 13:10 3D in healthcare: actual revolution and future perspectives
A. Valls Barcelona/ES
13:10 – 13:50 The radiologist perspective: thinking in 3D (from volume rendering to STL)
F. Zuccarino, Barcelona/ES
13:50 – 14:30 The surgeon perspective: what surgeons need from 3D imaging
F. Thieringer, Basel/CH
14:30 – 15:00 Q&A Session
15:00 – 15:30 Break
15:30 – 16:10 Surgery tools design
J. L. Lindhardt, Aarhus/DK
16:10 – 16:50 3D beyond surgical planning: research landscape in medical 3D Printing
C. Hopfner, Munich/DE
16:50 – 17:30 Knowing the rules: MDR and Quality control applied to 3D Printing
F. Moscato, Vienna/AT
17:30 – 18:00 Q&A Session

Breast imaging

April 26, 2023 | 12:30 – 18:30 CEST
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Course information

This course is aimed at residents in their 4th and 5th year of training in radiology and recently board- certified radiologists interested in Breast Imaging. It is adhered to Level II of the European Training Curriculum and is intended to provide an in-depth view into modern state-of the-art imaging in breast diseases. The course includes six topics consisting of 40 minutes of theory and case presentations followed by a live Q&A section after each session for interaction with the faculty members.


CME Accreditation for watching the stream only

The course has been granted 5 European CME credits (ECMEC®s) by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME).

Certificates with CME credits will be issued only after watching the live stream and completing an online evaluation form.

No CME credits will be available for watching on demand.


Learning objectives

  • to appreciate the need of structured reporting to understand how to communicate breast imaging findings to patients
  • to learn about the importance to move breast screening in another level
  • to appreciate new developments in mammography, US, and MRI in the screening and diagnostic setting
  • to get an update about the important role of image guided interventions

Programme

12:30 – 13:10 Structured reporting with BIRADS
A. Athanasiou, Athens/GR
13:10 – 13:30 Patient communication: a patient perspective
C. Justich, Vienna/AT
13:30 – 14:10 Update on 2D and 3D mammography
T. Helbich, Vienna/AT
14:10 – 14:50 Breast cancer screening: the need to become personalised
S. Vinnicombe, Cheltenham/UK
14:50 – 15:15 Q&A Session
15:15 – 15:50 Break
15:50 – 16:30 Ultrasound of the breast: morphology and more
A. Athanasiou, Athens/GR
16:30 – 17:10 MRI of the breast: an update
S. Vinnicombe, Cheltenham/UK
17:10 – 17:50 Image-guided interventions
T. Helbich, Vienna/AT
17:50 – 18:30 Q&A Session

Chest imaging

May 10, 2023 | 12:30 – 18:00 CEST
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Course information

This course is aimed at residents in their 4th and 5th year of training in radiology and recently board-certified radiologists interested in Chest Imaging. It is strictly adhered to Level II of the European Training Curriculum and is designed to provide the essentials of current state-of the-art imaging, diagnostic algorithms and their appropriateness, in the initial staging of lung cancer and follow-up of systemic therapies. It is also important to become familiar with atypical presentations of lung cancer and the management of incidental findings in thoracic oncology. CT has a major role in patients with severe haemoptysis, a potentially life-threatening condition. Finally, CT can approach the accurate diagnosis of diffuse cystic disease of the lung.


CME Accreditation for watching the stream only

The course has been granted 5 European CME credits (ECMEC®s) by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME).

Certificates with CME credits will be issued only after watching the live stream and completing an online evaluation form.

No CME credits will be available for watching on demand.


Learning objectives

  • To learn about initial CT staging, management of incidental findings and assessment of response to treatment on CT in lung cancer patients
  • To learn how CT helps reduce differential diagnoses in cystic lung disease.
  • To learn about the role of CT in patients with severe haemoptysis

Programme

12:30 – 13:10 Lung cancer: initial staging and TNM classification
A.R Larici, Rome/IT
13:10 – 13:50 Lung cancer: atypical presentations
I. Hartmann, Rotterdam/NL
13:50 – 14:30 Haemoptysis: what is the role of CT?
M.-P Revel, Paris/FR
14:30 – 15:00 Q&A Session
15:00 – 15:30 Break
15:30 – 16:10 Response to systemic therapy: RECIST and Irecist criteria, pulmonary toxicity.  
A.R Larici, Rome/IT
16:10 – 16:50 Incidental findings in thoracic oncology
I. Hartmann, Rotterdam/NL
16:50 – 17:30 Cystic lung diseases: easy to diagnose!
M.-P Revel, Paris/FR
17:30 – 18:00 Q&A Session

Interventional Radiology

May 24, 2023 | 12:30 – 18:30 CEST
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Course information

This course is aimed at residents in their 4th and 5th year of training in radiology and recently board-certified radiologists interested in Interventional Radiology. It is strictly adhered to Level II of the European Training Curriculum and it aims at providing fundamentals of Interventional Radiology, including non-invasive imaging for treatment decision and planning and knowledge of IR infrastructure and devices. Furthermore, basic information about arterial access and vascular closure, as well as about vascular interventions will be provided. The course includes six topics consisting of 40 minutes of theory and case presentations followed by a live Q&A section after each session for interaction with the faculty members.


CME Accreditation for watching the stream only

The course has been granted 5 European CME credits (ECMEC®s) by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME).

Certificates with CME credits will be issued only after watching the live stream and completing an online evaluation form.

No CME credits will be available for watching on demand.


Learning objectives

  • to learn about non-invasive imaging techniques for treatment decision and planning
  • to become familiar with IR infrastructure and devices
  • to learn about arterial access and vascular closure
  • to become familiar with different treatment techniques applied in vascular interventional Radiology

Programme

12:30 – 13:10 Non-invasive imaging of vascular disease
R. Schernthaner, Vienna/AT
13:10 – 13:30 Communication with the patient is key – before, during and after the procedure!
R. Schernthaner, Vienna/AT
13:30 – 14:10 Planning and safe performance of IR procedures
M. de Bucourt, Berlin/DE
14:10 – 14:50 Vascular access and closure
M. Krokidis, Athens/GR
14:50 – 15:15 Q&A Session
15:15 – 15:50 Break
15:50 – 16:30 Vascular intervention I – arterial revascularization procedures
R. Schernthaner, Vienna/AT
16:30 – 17:10 Vascular intervention II – arterial embolization procedures
M. de Bucourt, Berlin/DE
17:10 – 17:50 Vascular intervention III – venous and hemodialysis access
M. Krokidis, Athens/GR
17:50 – 18:30 Q&A Session

Neuroradiology

June 7, 2023 | 12:30 – 18:00 CEST
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Course information

This course is aimed at residents in their 4th and 5th year of training in radiology and recently board-certified radiologists interested in Neuroradiology. It is adhered to Level II of the European Training Curriculum and is designed for those who wish to familiarise themselves with neurodegeneration and demyelination diseases and epilepsy


CME Accreditation for watching the stream only

The course has been granted 5 European CME credits (ECMEC®s) by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME).

Certificates with CME credits will be issued only after watching the live stream and completing an online evaluation form.

No CME credits will be available for watching on demand.


Learning objectives

  • To have knowledge about causes for epilepsy
  • To have knowledge about imaging protocol for MS, and EP
  • To have knowledge about imaging methods and findings in dementia
  • To have knowledge about inflammatory demyelinating disorders

Programme

12:30 – 13:10 Neuroimaging in dementia – the toolbox
F. Barkhof, Amsterdam/NL
13:10 – 13:50 Differential diagnosis of dementing disorders
F. Barkhof, Amsterdam/NL
13:50 – 14:30 Neuroradiological evaluation in patients with epilepsy
N. Bargallo, Barcelona/ES
14:30 – 15:00 Q&A Session
15:00 – 15:30 Break
15:30 – 16:10 Imaging finding in patients with drug resistant epilepsy. 
N. Bargallo, Barcelona/ES
16:10 – 16:50 Neuroimaging in multiple sclerosis
E. Papadaki, Crete/GR
16:50 – 17:30 Neuroimaging in non-MS idiopathic inflammatory demyelinating disorders
E. Papadaki, Crete/GR
17:30 – 18:00 Q&A Session

Head and Neck radiology

June 14, 2023 | 12:00 – 18:00 CEST
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Course information

This course is intended for senior residents, board-certified radiologists, and fellows interested in Head & Neck MR Imaging. The course will be a half-day intensive program that will include cutting-edge lectures and case presentations. It is strictly adhered to Level II of the European Training Curriculum. The topics covered reflect the variety and diversity of the anatomical structures and related functions that comprise the Head and Neck.


CME Accreditation for watching the stream only

The course has been granted 5 European CME credits (ECMEC®s) by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME).

Certificates with CME credits will be issued only after watching the live stream and completing an online evaluation form.

No CME credits will be available for watching on demand.


Learning objectives

  • To recognize the anatomy and key imaging features of the different head and neck compartments
  • To learn the essential anatomy and key imaging features of laryngeal and hypopharyngeal lesions
  • To understand the nomenclature, key imaging features, and the standardized assessment of head and neck lymph nodes in cancer (Node-RADS)

Programme

12:30 – 13:10 Masticator space: anatomy and key imaging features
E. Loney, Calderdale/UK
13:10 – 13:50 Carotid space: anatomy and key imaging features
R. Maroldi, Milan/IT
13:50 – 14:30 Lesions of the hypopharynx: essential anatomy and key imaging features
S. Robinson, Vienna/AT
14:30 – 15:00 Q&A Session
15:00 – 15:30 Break
15:30 – 16:10 Parotid space: anatomy and key imaging features
E. Loney, Calderdale/UK
16:10 – 16:50 Lesions of the larynx: essential anatomy and key imaging features
R. Maroldi, Milan/IT
16:50 – 17:30 Cervical lymph nodes – nomenclature and key imaging features
S. Robinson, Vienna/AT
17:30 – 18:00 Q&A Session

Hybrid imaging

September 27, 2023  | 12:30 – 18:00
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Course information

This course is aimed at residents in their final year of training in radiology and recently board-certified radiologists interested in Hybrid Imaging. It is strictly adhered to Level II of the European Training Curriculum and is designed to increase the integrated usage of the diagnostic power of hybrid equipment in oncological and inflammatory diagnosis, follow-up and response assessment. The course includes six topics consisting of 40 minutes of theory and case presentations followed by a live Q&A section after each session for interaction with the faculty members.


CME Accreditation for watching the stream only

The course has been granted 5 European CME credits (ECMEC®s) by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME).

Certificates with CME credits will be issued only after watching the live stream and completing an online evaluation form.

No CME credits will be available for watching on demand.


Learning objectives

  • to understand the indications, limitations and comparative merits of each part in hybrid
    imaging in common diseases
  •  to learn about evaluation of hybrid imaging
  • to get a basic knowledge of tracers and radiopharmaceuticals for hybrid imaging
  •  to learn about imaging techniques, protocols and artefacts in hybrid imaging

Programme

12:30 – 13:10 The beauty of Hybrid Imaging – the tech basics
T. Beyer, Vienna/AT
13:10 – 13:50 FDG PET/CT in oncology: where is it in the guidelines
C. Cyran, Munich/DE
13:50 – 14:30 Hybrid imaging in infection and inflammation
J.L. Vercher-Conejero, Barcelona/ES
14:30 – 15:00 Q&A Session
15:00 – 15:30 Break
15:30 – 16:10 PSMA PET/CT for guiding therapy in prostate cancer
C. Cyran, Munich/DE
16:10 – 16:50 FAPI: still the next big thing
L. Unterrainer, Munich/DE
16:50 – 17:30 Total body PET/CT: the revolution in sight
T. Beyer, Vienna/AT
17:30 – 18:00 Q&A Session

Paediatric Radiology

October 11, 2023 | 12:30 – 18:30 CEST
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Course information

This course is aimed at residents in their 4th and 5th year of training in radiology and recently board-certified radiologists interested in Paediatric Radiology. It is strictly adhered to Level II of the European Training Curriculum and aims to familiarise general radiologists dealing in everyday practice with children suffering from disorders different to those of adult patients.


CME Accreditation for watching the stream only

The course has been granted 5 European CME credits (ECMEC®s) by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME).

Certificates with CME credits will be issued only after watching the live stream and completing an online evaluation form.

No CME credits will be available for watching on demand.


Learning objectives

  • To become familiar with head and neck lesions and the most common malformations of the inner ear
  • To acquire knowledge about stroke and encephalitis in children
  • To learn about biliary disorders and liver tumour

Programme

12:30 – 13:10 Pearls and Pitfalls in Pediatric Head and Neck imaging
F. D’Arco London/ UK
13:10 – 13:50 Imaging pediatric stroke 
M. Argyropoulou Ioannina/ GR
13:50 – 14:30 Liver tumours in children
S. Franchi-Abella Paris/ FR
14:30 – 15:00 Q&A Session
15:00 – 15:30 Break
15:30 – 16:10 Inner ear anatomy and malformations: a beginner’s guide
F. D’Arco London /UK
16:10 – 16:30 Developing communication between parents and children in Paediatric Radiology
K. Rosendahl, Tromso/ NO
16:30– 17:10 Imaging pediatric encephalitis 
M.  Argyropoulou, Ioannina/GR
17:10– 17:50 Biliary disorders in children
S. Franchi-Abella Paris /FR
17:50 – 18:30 Q&A Session

Abdominal imaging

November 8, 2023 | 12:30 – 18:00 CET
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Course information

This course is aimed at residents in their 4th and 5th year of training in radiology and recently board-certified radiologists interested in Abdominal Imaging. It is strictly adhered to Level II of the European Training Curriculum and is designed to update knowledge in the continuously evolving field of Abdominal Imaging. The course includes six topics consisting of 40 minutes of theory and case presentations followed by a live Q&A section after each session for interaction with the faculty members.


CME Accreditation for watching the stream only

The course has been granted 5 European CME credits (ECMEC®s) by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME).

Certificates with CME credits will be issued only after watching the live stream and completing an online evaluation form.

No CME credits will be available for watching on demand.


Learning objectives

  • to learn about diagnosis and staging of carcinoma of the colon and rectum
  • to provide a differential diagnosis for common and less common focal and diffuse liver diseases
  • to review the imaging findings of perianal fistulas

Programme

12:30 – 13:10 Diagnosis of Focal liver lesions based on their pattern of enhancement
G. Brancatelli, Palermo/IT
13:10 – 13:50 Imaging of rectal cancer
D. Lambregts, Amsterdam/NL
13:50 – 14:30 Spectrum of diffuse liver diseases
C. Reiner, Zurich/CH
14:30 – 15:00 Q&A Session
15:00 – 15:30 Break
15:30 – 16:10 Imaging of perianal fistulas
C. Reiner, Zurich/CH
16:10 – 16:50 Imaging of colon cancer
D. Lambregts, Amsterdam/NL
16:50 – 17:30 The small hepatic lesion in cirrhosis: detection and characterisation
G. Brancatelli, Palermo/IT
17:30 – 18:00 Q&A Session

Musculoskeletal Radiology

November 22, 2023 | 12:30 – 18:00 CET
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Course information

This course is aimed at senior residents, board-certified radiologists and fellows interested in musculoskeletal imaging. This intense one-day programme is articulated on imaging strategies for the spine, with emphasis in diagnostic issues and pitfalls, and impact of the imaging on patient management. It is designed to update knowledge on the role of imaging modalities and MR in particular, focusing on the spine (trauma, inflammatory diseases, bone marrow, oncologic diseases and spinal degeneration).

Renowned European lecturers will ensure a high-quality teaching programme, combining lectures and interactive cases.


CME Accreditation for watching the stream only

An application for European CME credits (ECMEC) will be submitted to the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME), which is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS), www.uems.eu.

No CME credits will be available for watching on demand.


Learning objectives

  • to learn and consolidate knowledge in radiographic, CT and MR protocols for common diseases of the spine
  • to learn how to diagnose and manage traumatic and degenerative diseases of the spine
  • to know the role of imaging in the diagnosis of inflammatory diseases of the spine
  • to be able to diagnose oncologic and non-oncologic bone marrow diseases of the spine

Programme

12:30 – 13:10 Spinal trauma
B. Tins, Oswestry, UK
13:10 – 13:50 Inflammatory diseases of the spine
A. Cotten, Lille/FR
13:50 – 14:30 Bone marrow imaging: normal findings, variants and non oncologic applications
F. Lecouvet, Brussels/BE
14:30 – 15:00 Q&A Session
15:00 – 15:30 Break
15:30 – 16:10 Degenerative diseases of the spine
B. Tins, Oswestry, UK
16:10 – 16:50 Sacroiliitis or not?
A. Cotten, Lille/FR
16:50 – 17:30 Bone marrow imaging : oncologic applications
F. Lecouvet, Brussels/BE
17:30 – 18:00 Q&A Session