This CME activity is a comprehensive practical review of body CT imaging. The program is a detailed analysis from basic applications to more advanced protocols and new imaging techniques. Emerging technologies, pitfalls and recent technical enhancements designed to reduce radiation dose along with applications of artificial intelligence for body imaging are discussed.
Target Audience
The CME activity is primarily intended and designed to educate diagnostic imaging physicians. It should also be useful for referring physicians who order these studies so that they might gain a greater appreciation of the strengths and limitations of clinically relevant CT studies.
Educational Objectives
At the completion of this CME teaching activity, you should be able to:
- Recognize the CT appearance of normal anatomy and common pathology of the abdomen and chest.
- Discuss the utility of CT and CTA in the diagnosis and evaluation of abdominal trauma.
- Differentiate benign and malignant nodules in the chest, liver, pancreas and kidneys.
- Optimize body CT protocols.
- Discuss the clinical applications of artificial intelligence in body imaging.
Program :
Expert Differential Diagnosis: Dilated Bowel
Michael P. Federle, M.D.
Approach to a Thick Colonic Wall on CT
Dushyant V. Sahani, M.D.
Acute Bowel and Mesenteric Injuries
Clint W. Sliker, M.D., FASER
Right Lower Quadrant Pain
Michael P. Federle, M.D.
CT of Appendicitis in Adults: Problematic Scans and Scenarios
Douglas S. Katz, M.D., FACR, FASER, FSAR
CT Imaging of Peritoneal Disease
Perry Pickhardt, M.D.
Deep Learning: What You Need to Know as a Radiologist Today
Elliot K. Fishman, M.D., FACR
CT of the Acute Abdomen: GU Applications
Elliot K. Fishman, M.D., FACR
CT of Renal Masses: A Practical Approach
Fergus Coakley, M.D.
Acute Pancreatitis: Multimodality Imaging
Douglas S. Katz, M.D., FACR, FASER, FSAR
Differential Diagnosis: Cystic Pancreatic Masses
Michael P. Federle, M.D.
Update on Pancreatic Cancer Imaging
Dushyant V. Sahani, M.D.
CT Imaging of NAFLD, NASH and the Metabolic Syndrome
Perry Pickhardt, M.D.
Expert Differential Diagnosis: The Cystic Hepatic Mass
Michael P. Federle, M.D.
Understanding and Avoiding Malpractice in Body CT
Fergus Coakley, M.D.
Acute Abdominal and Pelvic Trauma: Pitfalls and Diagnostic Pearls
Douglas S. Katz, M.D., FACR, FASER, FSAR
Incidental Findings at Abdominal CT
Perry Pickhardt, M.D.
Challenging Cases of the Acute Abdomen and Pelvis on CT
Douglas S. Katz, M.D., FACR, FASER, FSAR
CT for Non-invasive Staging of Liver Fibrosis: Beyond Elastography
Perry Pickhardt, M.D.
CT Radiation Dose: Magnitude and Mitigation
Fergus Coakley, M.D.
Tips, Tricks and Pitfalls in Body Oncology CT
Dushyant V. Sahani, M.D.
Pearls and Pitfalls in Body CT
Fergus Coakley, M.D.
Dual Energy CT: Science and Practice
Dushyant V. Sahani, M.D.
Pulmonary Embolism Imaging on CT
Charles S. White, M.D.
Acute and Chronic Pulmonary Thromboembolism
Seth J. Kligerman, M.D.
Lung Cancer Screening on Low Dose CT: Current Status
Charles S. White, M.D.
Viral Lower Respiratory Tract Infections : From 1918 Spanish Influenza to 2020 COVID -19
Robert M. Steiner, M.D., FACR, FACC
Interstitial Lung Disease
Charles S. White, M.D.
Critical Care Thoracic Radiology: What’s New in the ICU
Robert M. Steiner, M.D., FACR, FACC
Interesting Thoracic Casse Conference
Seth J. Kligerman, M.D.
Thoracic Trauma in the Emergency Patient
Robert M. Steiner, M.D., FACR, FACC
Aortic Injuries and Mimics
Clint W. Sliker, M.D., FASER
Acute Aortic Syndromes: Rupture, Dissection, and Aneurysm
Seth J. Kligerman, M.D.
Basics of Cardiac CTA
Eric E. Williamson, M.D.
Coronary CTA in the ED
Seth J. Kligerman, M.D.
MDCT Evaluation of Acute Chest Pain in the Emergency Room
Charles S. White, M.D.
Integration of Deep Learning/AI into Cardiac CTA
Melany Atkins, M.D.
CME Release Date 8/1/2021
CME Expiration Date 7/31/2024