UCSF Abdominal and Thoracic Imaging 2017 (Videos)

Enhance Your Abdominal and Thoracic Imaging Expertise with UCSF’s Clinical Update

Stay Ahead with the Latest Advances

Embark on a comprehensive journey into the realm of Abdominal and Thoracic Imaging, guided by the renowned experts at UCSF. This robust clinical update arms you with the tools and knowledge to stay current with the ever-evolving landscape of this field.

Explore Essential Topics for Diagnostic Excellence

Delve into a comprehensive array of clinically relevant topics, meticulously curated to empower your diagnostic capabilities in Abdominal and Thoracic Imaging. Case-based lectures, led by esteemed faculty, delve into the intricacies of:

• Acute Chest Imaging
• Imaging of Lung Cancer
• Practical Applications of Liver, Pancreatic, and Renal Imaging
• CT Colonography

Sharpen Your Diagnostic Skills

Gain the expertise to:

• Effectively manage acute aorta and common cardiovascular abnormalities
• Accurately diagnose a wide spectrum of pancreatic masses, liver lesions, and retroperitoneal masses
• Understand the optimal management of women experiencing vaginal bleeding and ovarian masses
• Leverage strategies for dose reduction in diagnostic imaging
• Acquire the latest knowledge for the management of pulmonary nodules, lung cancer, and pulmonary embolism

Topics and Renowned Speakers

Acute Chest Imaging

• Acute Chest Cases: Travis S. Henry, MD
• Coronary CTA: Travis S. Henry, MD
• Non-Infectious Consolidation: Travis S. Henry, MD
• The Post-Operative Aorta: Travis S. Henry, MD
• Pulmonary Infections: Pattern and Diagnosis: Michael D. Hope, MD
• Revisiting Pulmonary Embolism: Michael D. Hope, MD
• The Acute Aorta: Michael D. Hope, MD
• Pediatric Non-Accidental Trauma: Andrew S. Phelps, MD

Abdomen: CT/MR/US

• Diagnosis and Management of Adnexal Masses on Ultrasound: Rebecca Smith-Bindman, MD
• Evaluating Suspected Kidney Stone: Ultrasound versus CT: Rebecca Smith-Bindman, MD
• Imaging Women with Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding: Rebecca Smith-Bindman, MD
• Thyroid Ultrasound: Rebecca Smith-Bindman, MD
• Primary Retroperitoneal Masses: An Approach to Diagnosis: Emily M. Webb, MD
• Solitary Liver Masses: Problem-Solving with CT/MR: Emily M. Webb, MD
• Practical Workup of Cystic Pancreatic Masses: Judy Yee, MD
• Problem Solving Solid Pancreatic Masses: Judy Yee, MD

CT Imaging and Radiation Dosage

• Pediatric CT Dose Reduction: Andrew S. Phelps, MD
• Improving Health Care Quality with Reduced Radiation Dose: Rebecca Smith-Bindman, MD
• Colorectal Cancer Screening Update: Judy Yee, MD
• CT Colonography Interpretation Primer: Judy Yee, MD
• CT/MR Enterography: Judy Yee, MD
• Everything You Need to Know about the Spleen: Emily M. Webb, MD

The Rest of the Chest

• An Approach to Mediastinal Masses: Travis S. Henry, MD
• Cardiac Findings on Routine Chest CT: Travis S. Henry, MD
• Large Airways Disease: Travis S. Henry, MD
• Practical Applications of Lung Cancer Staging: Travis S. Henry, MD
• The Lateral Chest X-ray is Even Tougher!: Travis S. Henry, MD
• Chest X-rays Are Tough: Michael D. Hope, MD
• Lung Cancer Screening: Michael D. Hope, MD
• Navigating HRCT: Michael D. Hope, MD
• Pediatric Lumps and Bumps: Andrew S. Phelps, MD

Focus on Abdominal Imaging

• Pediatric Appendicitis Ultrasound: Andrew S. Phelps, MD
• Pediatric Female Pelvis: Andrew S. Phelps, MD
• Pediatric Fracture versus Fakeout: Andrew S. Phelps, MD
• Acute Abdominal Pain: Emily M. Webb, MD
• Appendicitis: Imaging Update: Emily M. Webb, MD
• Challenging Abdominal Cases: Judy Yee, MD

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, you will be equipped to:

• Manage emergent pediatric findings
• Develop a CT-based approach for colorectal cancer screening