WORKSHOPS
Brought back by popular demand the highly valuable clinical workshop sessions, we meant to inspire you. A wide range of specialized Workshops delivered by Key Opinion Leaders from all over Europe presented to you their most valuable sessions.
Stay tuned, as we will make available soon the recordings of each of the sessions.
Stay tuned, as we will make available soon the recordings of each of the sessions.
Wednesday, March 1
Interventional X-Ray
10:00 – 11:00 (Room 0.16)
Latest Dose Reduction Tools in Interventional X-Ray
About the speaker:
Mr. Jacques van Steijn
European Clinical Specialist - Interventional X-Ray
Zoetermeer, the Netherlands
After working as a radiographer for 8 years within the Netherlands, Jacques van Steijn joined Canon Medical in 2017 as European Clinical Specialist. Jacques provides training and clinical support for European colleagues and hands-on customer trainings for the interventional X-Ray portfolio.
Abstract:
Canon Medical’s Alphenix Interventional systems feature unique and innovative approaches to reducing and monitoring radiation dose in Interventional procedures.
10:00 – 11:00 (Room 0.16)
Latest Dose Reduction Tools in Interventional X-Ray
About the speaker:
Mr. Jacques van Steijn
European Clinical Specialist - Interventional X-Ray
Zoetermeer, the Netherlands
After working as a radiographer for 8 years within the Netherlands, Jacques van Steijn joined Canon Medical in 2017 as European Clinical Specialist. Jacques provides training and clinical support for European colleagues and hands-on customer trainings for the interventional X-Ray portfolio.
Abstract:
Canon Medical’s Alphenix Interventional systems feature unique and innovative approaches to reducing and monitoring radiation dose in Interventional procedures.
Ultrasound
15:00 – 16:00 (Room 0.14)
Quantitative Assessment of NASH Using Ultrasound: From Research to Routine Practice
About the speaker:
Prof. Jean Michel Correas , MD, PhD
Radiologist
Necker-Enfants Malades (Necker Hospital)
Paris, France
Prof. Jean-Michel Correas is a Professor of Radiology at the Paris-Descartes University and is vice-chairman of the Department of Adult Radiology at Necker University Hospital, Paris, France. After spending two years in the USA, he got a PhD degree from the University of Tours under the supervision of Prof. Pourcelot on Ultrasound Contrast Agents evaluation. He was Visiting Professor of Radiology at the University of Toronto Department of Imaging Research under Prof. PN Burns supervision. He is deeply involved in the development of Ultrasound Contrast Imaging and Interventional Radiology. He is still developing the concept of multi-parametric US imaging, combining information provided by B-mode, color and Power Doppler Imaging, Micro-Doppler techniques, CEUS and SWE. After ablation of more than 200 hepatocellular carcinomas, he developed minimally invasive treatment of renal tumors, starting in 2002. He performed more than 1600 ablative procedures using radiofrequency, microwave and cryotherapy. Prof. Correas is President of the Ultrasound Group of the French Society of Radiology, President of the French-Speaking Society of Ultrasound as well as President of the French Federation of Ultrasound.
Learning objectives:
Abstract:
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is affecting more than 25% of adults and has become a worldwide disease. It represents a major healthcare issue in most countries, and is extending to teenagers. Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease and Non-Alcoholic steato-hepatitis require development of non-invasive tools for diagnosis, screening and monitoring. Ultrasound imaging represents an ideal method due to its availability, cost and acceptability. However, measurements remained in the research domain because of technical limitations and limited reproducibility. These tools include stiffness and attenuation measurements. They are now reaching routine practice and provide reproducible and reliable quantification of liver fat deposition. These quantitative parameters can be acquired during routine US liver examination. Tips and tricks for optimal acquisition will be discussed, as well as up-to-date recommendations.
15:00 – 16:00 (Room 0.14)
Quantitative Assessment of NASH Using Ultrasound: From Research to Routine Practice
About the speaker:
Prof. Jean Michel Correas , MD, PhD
Radiologist
Necker-Enfants Malades (Necker Hospital)
Paris, France
Prof. Jean-Michel Correas is a Professor of Radiology at the Paris-Descartes University and is vice-chairman of the Department of Adult Radiology at Necker University Hospital, Paris, France. After spending two years in the USA, he got a PhD degree from the University of Tours under the supervision of Prof. Pourcelot on Ultrasound Contrast Agents evaluation. He was Visiting Professor of Radiology at the University of Toronto Department of Imaging Research under Prof. PN Burns supervision. He is deeply involved in the development of Ultrasound Contrast Imaging and Interventional Radiology. He is still developing the concept of multi-parametric US imaging, combining information provided by B-mode, color and Power Doppler Imaging, Micro-Doppler techniques, CEUS and SWE. After ablation of more than 200 hepatocellular carcinomas, he developed minimally invasive treatment of renal tumors, starting in 2002. He performed more than 1600 ablative procedures using radiofrequency, microwave and cryotherapy. Prof. Correas is President of the Ultrasound Group of the French Society of Radiology, President of the French-Speaking Society of Ultrasound as well as President of the French Federation of Ultrasound.
Learning objectives:
- To know the various quantitative tools for the assessment of liver stiffness and fat deposition
- To understand the limitation of the US measurements particularly in the case of over weighted patients
- To be able to stage the liver disease using the available thresholds
- To report the results of the US examination in patients with metabolic-associated fatty liver disease
Abstract:
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is affecting more than 25% of adults and has become a worldwide disease. It represents a major healthcare issue in most countries, and is extending to teenagers. Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease and Non-Alcoholic steato-hepatitis require development of non-invasive tools for diagnosis, screening and monitoring. Ultrasound imaging represents an ideal method due to its availability, cost and acceptability. However, measurements remained in the research domain because of technical limitations and limited reproducibility. These tools include stiffness and attenuation measurements. They are now reaching routine practice and provide reproducible and reliable quantification of liver fat deposition. These quantitative parameters can be acquired during routine US liver examination. Tips and tricks for optimal acquisition will be discussed, as well as up-to-date recommendations.
Thursday, March 2
CT/Healthcare IT
10:00 – 11:00 (Room 0.16)
Spectral Analysis of Gouty Arthritis: Practical Approach
About the speaker:
Dr. Torsten Diekhoff , MD
Radiologist
Senior consultant
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Berlin, Germany
Assoc. Prof. Diekhoff is an expert in musculoskeletal imaging and interventions. He has specialized in dual-energy computed tomography and muskuloskeletal ultrasound. He has been senior physician at the Charité Radiology Clinic, Campus Mitte, since February 2022 and is responsible for MSK imaging and computed tomography in his institution. He is head of the Dual-Energy-CT working group and deputy head of the rheumatic diseases imaging working group.
Learning objectives:
Abstract:
Gouty arthritis is the most common arthritis in European countries. To establish the diagnosis and to assess the burden of the disease, dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) was introduced ten years ago and had a major impact in the diagnostic process and disease management of patients with known or suspected gout. This session will include an overview about spectral CT imaging for gouty arthritis, different imaging protocols and approaches for postprocessing and development of a diagnostic idea. The participants will work on practical cases with suspected gouty arthritis and learn about multiparametric DECT for diagnosis and differential diagnosis of these patients.
10:00 – 11:00 (Room 0.16)
Spectral Analysis of Gouty Arthritis: Practical Approach
About the speaker:
Dr. Torsten Diekhoff , MD
Radiologist
Senior consultant
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Berlin, Germany
Assoc. Prof. Diekhoff is an expert in musculoskeletal imaging and interventions. He has specialized in dual-energy computed tomography and muskuloskeletal ultrasound. He has been senior physician at the Charité Radiology Clinic, Campus Mitte, since February 2022 and is responsible for MSK imaging and computed tomography in his institution. He is head of the Dual-Energy-CT working group and deputy head of the rheumatic diseases imaging working group.
Learning objectives:
- To learn how to apply two-material decomposition for diagnosis and follow-up of patients with gouty arthritis.
- To apply a multiparametric postprocessing approach for spectral CTs of the extremities to gather comprehensive information.
- To use the differential diagnostic power of spectral CT for diagnosis and management of patients with suspected gouty arthritis.
Abstract:
Gouty arthritis is the most common arthritis in European countries. To establish the diagnosis and to assess the burden of the disease, dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) was introduced ten years ago and had a major impact in the diagnostic process and disease management of patients with known or suspected gout. This session will include an overview about spectral CT imaging for gouty arthritis, different imaging protocols and approaches for postprocessing and development of a diagnostic idea. The participants will work on practical cases with suspected gouty arthritis and learn about multiparametric DECT for diagnosis and differential diagnosis of these patients.
Ultrasound
10:30 – 11:30 (Room 0.14)
Ultra-High-Resolution Ultrasound of the Fingers: Approaching the Limit Before Microscopy
About the speaker:
Prof. Carlo Martinoli , MD
Radiologist
Associate Professor of Radiology
IRCCS San Martino University Hospital Genoa
Genoa, Italy
Carlo Martinoli is Full Professor of Radiology, Director of the Postgraduate School of Diagnostic Radiology at the University of Genoa and Head of the Emergency Radiology Unit at the University-Hospital (IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino) of Genoa, Italy. He has devoted more than 25 years to education in the field of musculoskeletal radiology and is author of a preeminent textbook on Musculoskeletal Ultrasound that has been listed within the top 10 best-selling scientific books of Springer Verlag for 2010. The book has been written in English and then translated in Korean, Turkish, Polish, Spanish and Chinese. Carlo Martinoli has been included in the list of top 1.5% international scientists (Plos Biology®). He is a renowned speaker and has held over one thousand invited lectures at international courses or congresses. He has published over 280 articles in international peer reviewed medical journals. Carlo Martinoli is currently President of the European Society of Musculoskeletal Radiology. He was one of the founders of the International Society of Peripheral Neurophysiological Imaging (ISPNI), a multidisciplinary society that aims to forward global education and research in the field of peripheral nerve imaging.
Learning objectives:
To learnd how to identify and study all the finger structures
Abstract:
Last generation ultrasound devices equipped with linear array transducers working at very high frequency bands (as high as 24MHz) with appropriate pulse shaping, sophisticated algorithms for image denoising, dynamic focusing, matrix technology and intelligent filtering are opening new perspectives to image superficial tissues with an exquisite depiction of details from submillimeter structures and their abnormalities. The very high spatial and contrast resolution offered by such advanced imaging platforms has the result of improving the diagnostic confidence and opening new diagnostic fields and possibilities for ultrasound imaging. At the same time, the huge number of details that, at least in part, have not been described yet, entails the need to revive your own anatomical knowledge, introducing a new sonoanatomy that is somewhat different (and more complex) from the one learned on MR imaging or based on conventional ultrasound probes. All these considerations are immediately evident when examining the fingers where real-time scanning makes ultrasound an ideal means to provide static and dynamic assessment of different structures, including flexor digitorum tendons and their sheath, the extensor hood and its components, annular pulleys and cruciform bands, osteochondral surfaces, recesses, palmar plates and collateral ligaments of the finger joints. The aim of this presentation is to review the fine sonoanatomy and the most common pathologic conditions about the fingers by means of ultra high-resolution ultrasound transducers.
10:30 – 11:30 (Room 0.14)
Ultra-High-Resolution Ultrasound of the Fingers: Approaching the Limit Before Microscopy
About the speaker:
Prof. Carlo Martinoli , MD
Radiologist
Associate Professor of Radiology
IRCCS San Martino University Hospital Genoa
Genoa, Italy
Carlo Martinoli is Full Professor of Radiology, Director of the Postgraduate School of Diagnostic Radiology at the University of Genoa and Head of the Emergency Radiology Unit at the University-Hospital (IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino) of Genoa, Italy. He has devoted more than 25 years to education in the field of musculoskeletal radiology and is author of a preeminent textbook on Musculoskeletal Ultrasound that has been listed within the top 10 best-selling scientific books of Springer Verlag for 2010. The book has been written in English and then translated in Korean, Turkish, Polish, Spanish and Chinese. Carlo Martinoli has been included in the list of top 1.5% international scientists (Plos Biology®). He is a renowned speaker and has held over one thousand invited lectures at international courses or congresses. He has published over 280 articles in international peer reviewed medical journals. Carlo Martinoli is currently President of the European Society of Musculoskeletal Radiology. He was one of the founders of the International Society of Peripheral Neurophysiological Imaging (ISPNI), a multidisciplinary society that aims to forward global education and research in the field of peripheral nerve imaging.
Learning objectives:
To learnd how to identify and study all the finger structures
Abstract:
Last generation ultrasound devices equipped with linear array transducers working at very high frequency bands (as high as 24MHz) with appropriate pulse shaping, sophisticated algorithms for image denoising, dynamic focusing, matrix technology and intelligent filtering are opening new perspectives to image superficial tissues with an exquisite depiction of details from submillimeter structures and their abnormalities. The very high spatial and contrast resolution offered by such advanced imaging platforms has the result of improving the diagnostic confidence and opening new diagnostic fields and possibilities for ultrasound imaging. At the same time, the huge number of details that, at least in part, have not been described yet, entails the need to revive your own anatomical knowledge, introducing a new sonoanatomy that is somewhat different (and more complex) from the one learned on MR imaging or based on conventional ultrasound probes. All these considerations are immediately evident when examining the fingers where real-time scanning makes ultrasound an ideal means to provide static and dynamic assessment of different structures, including flexor digitorum tendons and their sheath, the extensor hood and its components, annular pulleys and cruciform bands, osteochondral surfaces, recesses, palmar plates and collateral ligaments of the finger joints. The aim of this presentation is to review the fine sonoanatomy and the most common pathologic conditions about the fingers by means of ultra high-resolution ultrasound transducers.
MRI
11:30 – 12:30 (Room 0.16)
Advanced MR Imaging of Inner Ear (Hydrops Protocol): How to Explore Cochleovestibular Disorders in 2023?
About the speaker:
Dr. Guillaume Poillon , MD
Neuroradiologist
Adolphe de Rothschild Foundation Hospital
Paris, France
Dr. Guillaume Poillon is a neuroradiologist specialized in head and neck imaging, with an expertise in ear and temporal bone imaging. He works at the Adolphe de Rothschild Foundation Hospital, which is a tertiary care hospital for brain, eye and ear diseases in adults and children adults and children, with a strong academic research mission. Thanks to his position, he is involved in the training of radiology residents and medical students. Member of the French Societies of Neuroradiology and Head and Neck Imaging, his research works essentially focus on the clinical implementation of new advanced labyrinth MR imaging protocols dedicated to the exploration of cochleovestibular disorders.
Learning objectives:
Abstract:
Dizziness, hearing loss and tinnitus are common symptoms that may require an MRI. For many years, this exam has been considered as a screening tool for rare diseases such as vestibular schwannoma, multiple sclerosis, ischemic events of the posterior fossa. MRI using IAC protocol failed to diagnose the most frequent conditions leading to these symptoms and was therefore frequently normal. For example, Meniere’s disesase, vestibular neuritis, and labyrinthitis usually doesn’t display abnormalities in any of the sequences done in the IAC protocol (normal T2 signal, no T1 enhancement, very mild to none FLAIR abnormalities). Over the last decade, advances in MRI have led to the development of new sequences that allow detailed analysis of the inner ear components, particularly the membranous labyrinth (endolymphatic sector). Those new MRI acquisitions use a high-resolution dedicated inversion-recovery sequences, with delayed acquisition (2 to 4 hours) from a gadolinium injection and deep-learning reconstructions in order to obtain a high contrast between endolymphatic and perilymphatic compartments. These technical advances, correlated with those of vestibular functional explorations performed in otoneurology, have generated a new dynamic in the understanding and management of cochleovestibular disorders, as shown by the increasing number of scientific publications on this topic. This presentation is intended to make you an actor in the radiological transition towards new MRI protocols for clinical conditions (acute and/or chronic cochlear and/or vestibular syndromes) whose exploration has too long been limited.
11:30 – 12:30 (Room 0.16)
Advanced MR Imaging of Inner Ear (Hydrops Protocol): How to Explore Cochleovestibular Disorders in 2023?
About the speaker:
Dr. Guillaume Poillon , MD
Neuroradiologist
Adolphe de Rothschild Foundation Hospital
Paris, France
Dr. Guillaume Poillon is a neuroradiologist specialized in head and neck imaging, with an expertise in ear and temporal bone imaging. He works at the Adolphe de Rothschild Foundation Hospital, which is a tertiary care hospital for brain, eye and ear diseases in adults and children adults and children, with a strong academic research mission. Thanks to his position, he is involved in the training of radiology residents and medical students. Member of the French Societies of Neuroradiology and Head and Neck Imaging, his research works essentially focus on the clinical implementation of new advanced labyrinth MR imaging protocols dedicated to the exploration of cochleovestibular disorders.
Learning objectives:
- Understand the current issues of imaging in the exploration of cochleovestibular disorders.
- Learn and master the technical principles of a successful MRI of the labyrinth.
- Review the normal anatomy of the membranous labyrinth.
- Recognize the main pathologies encountered in inner ear imaging through different clinical cases: Meniere’s disease, vestibular atelectasis, labyrinthitis and vestibular neuritis, and others.
Abstract:
Dizziness, hearing loss and tinnitus are common symptoms that may require an MRI. For many years, this exam has been considered as a screening tool for rare diseases such as vestibular schwannoma, multiple sclerosis, ischemic events of the posterior fossa. MRI using IAC protocol failed to diagnose the most frequent conditions leading to these symptoms and was therefore frequently normal. For example, Meniere’s disesase, vestibular neuritis, and labyrinthitis usually doesn’t display abnormalities in any of the sequences done in the IAC protocol (normal T2 signal, no T1 enhancement, very mild to none FLAIR abnormalities). Over the last decade, advances in MRI have led to the development of new sequences that allow detailed analysis of the inner ear components, particularly the membranous labyrinth (endolymphatic sector). Those new MRI acquisitions use a high-resolution dedicated inversion-recovery sequences, with delayed acquisition (2 to 4 hours) from a gadolinium injection and deep-learning reconstructions in order to obtain a high contrast between endolymphatic and perilymphatic compartments. These technical advances, correlated with those of vestibular functional explorations performed in otoneurology, have generated a new dynamic in the understanding and management of cochleovestibular disorders, as shown by the increasing number of scientific publications on this topic. This presentation is intended to make you an actor in the radiological transition towards new MRI protocols for clinical conditions (acute and/or chronic cochlear and/or vestibular syndromes) whose exploration has too long been limited.
Ultrasound
12:00 – 13:00 (Room 0.14)
Ultrasound of Small Nerves of the Head and Neck - The Anatomy
About the speaker:
Prof. Alexander Loizides , MD
Radiologist
Medical University of Innsbruck
Innsbruck, Austria
Alexander Loizides is an associate professor of Radiology, Deputy Head of the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Sonography, at the Medical University of Innsbruck’s Department of Radiology, where he completed his specialization with focus on musculoskeletal and interventional sonography (Habilitation thesis on peripheral nerve sonography). Prof. Loizides is author and co-author of numerous articles published in international journals as well as a number of books and is editor of the books “Nerve Sonography” published in 2018 and “Sonographic Peripheral Nerve Topography” published in 2019. He acts as a reviewer for several scientific journals, is member of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), the Österreichische Röntgengesellschaft (ÖRG) and Head of the musculoskeletal and interventional working committee of the Austrian Society of Ultrasound in Medicine (ÖGUM). His passion for ultrasound and his focus on musculoskeletal-, nerve sonography and ultrasound guided interventions made him a founding member of the "DISI - Verein zur Förderung sonographischer Wissensgewinnung". Together with his colleagues, Prof. Loizides is organizing workshops and giving lectures on international congresses (ECR, RSNA, ESSR, etc.) to improve the quality of ultrasound-guided treatments and move the boundaries to new diagnostic fields.
Learning objectives:
To learn how to identify and assess even tiny peripheral nerves of the head neck and upper extremity using step by step instructions basing on our landmarking technique.
Abstract:
In the last decade, high resolution Ultrasonography has become the first line imaging modality for the depiction and evaluation of the peripheral nervous system. With new ultrasound devices, better post-processing algorithms and especially with ultra-high frequency probes with frequencies of up to 33 MHz, even tiny peripheral nerves can be depicted and assessed. In these presentation series the clear identification of nerves of the head, neck and upper extremity will be presented using our landmarking-technique and will be demonstrated in a live scanning session.
12:00 – 13:00 (Room 0.14)
Ultrasound of Small Nerves of the Head and Neck - The Anatomy
About the speaker:
Prof. Alexander Loizides , MD
Radiologist
Medical University of Innsbruck
Innsbruck, Austria
Alexander Loizides is an associate professor of Radiology, Deputy Head of the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Sonography, at the Medical University of Innsbruck’s Department of Radiology, where he completed his specialization with focus on musculoskeletal and interventional sonography (Habilitation thesis on peripheral nerve sonography). Prof. Loizides is author and co-author of numerous articles published in international journals as well as a number of books and is editor of the books “Nerve Sonography” published in 2018 and “Sonographic Peripheral Nerve Topography” published in 2019. He acts as a reviewer for several scientific journals, is member of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), the Österreichische Röntgengesellschaft (ÖRG) and Head of the musculoskeletal and interventional working committee of the Austrian Society of Ultrasound in Medicine (ÖGUM). His passion for ultrasound and his focus on musculoskeletal-, nerve sonography and ultrasound guided interventions made him a founding member of the "DISI - Verein zur Förderung sonographischer Wissensgewinnung". Together with his colleagues, Prof. Loizides is organizing workshops and giving lectures on international congresses (ECR, RSNA, ESSR, etc.) to improve the quality of ultrasound-guided treatments and move the boundaries to new diagnostic fields.
Learning objectives:
To learn how to identify and assess even tiny peripheral nerves of the head neck and upper extremity using step by step instructions basing on our landmarking technique.
Abstract:
In the last decade, high resolution Ultrasonography has become the first line imaging modality for the depiction and evaluation of the peripheral nervous system. With new ultrasound devices, better post-processing algorithms and especially with ultra-high frequency probes with frequencies of up to 33 MHz, even tiny peripheral nerves can be depicted and assessed. In these presentation series the clear identification of nerves of the head, neck and upper extremity will be presented using our landmarking-technique and will be demonstrated in a live scanning session.
CT/Healthcare IT
13:00 – 14:00 (Room 0.16)
Improve Your PE Reading: Combining Advanced Visualization and AI
About the speaker:
Prof. Stefan M. Niehues , MD, MHBA
Radiologist,
Deputy Director, and Senior Physician
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Berlin, Germany
Stefan M. Niehues currently works at the Institute of Radiology, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, and does research in Radiology. The focus of Prof. Niehues as Deputy Clinic Director is on the management, organization, and continuing development of the field of radiology at the Benjamin Franklin campus of the Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin. In addition, he is responsible for Computed Tomography and interventions, teaching, cardiovascular imaging, and oncological studies.
Learning objectives:
Learn How to Use Latest Software Technology and Deep Learning Algorithms for PE diagnosis.
Abstract:
Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is a common and sometimes fatal disease ranging from no symptoms to shock or sudden death. Many patients, including those with large PE, can have mild symptoms or are even asymptomatic. (CT) Angiogram with contrast is the preferred imaging exam. Immediate diagnosis is crucial. Many tools have been developed to speed up PE reading and to increase diagnostic confidence, including deep learning technology.
13:00 – 14:00 (Room 0.16)
Improve Your PE Reading: Combining Advanced Visualization and AI
About the speaker:
Prof. Stefan M. Niehues , MD, MHBA
Radiologist,
Deputy Director, and Senior Physician
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Berlin, Germany
Stefan M. Niehues currently works at the Institute of Radiology, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, and does research in Radiology. The focus of Prof. Niehues as Deputy Clinic Director is on the management, organization, and continuing development of the field of radiology at the Benjamin Franklin campus of the Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin. In addition, he is responsible for Computed Tomography and interventions, teaching, cardiovascular imaging, and oncological studies.
Learning objectives:
Learn How to Use Latest Software Technology and Deep Learning Algorithms for PE diagnosis.
Abstract:
Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is a common and sometimes fatal disease ranging from no symptoms to shock or sudden death. Many patients, including those with large PE, can have mild symptoms or are even asymptomatic. (CT) Angiogram with contrast is the preferred imaging exam. Immediate diagnosis is crucial. Many tools have been developed to speed up PE reading and to increase diagnostic confidence, including deep learning technology.
Ultrasound
13:30 – 14:30 (Room 0.14)
Kidney Cysts - Bosniak Classification with CEUS
About the speaker:
Dr. Markus Lerchbaumer , MD
Radiologist
Research and Education Coordinator US Interdisciplinary Center
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Berlin, Germany
Learning objectives:
Abstract:
Cystic renal lesions are common incidental findings on abdominal imaging, which needs further diagnostic workup. Over the last decade, CEUS became more important in the characterization of cystic renal lesions due to its low adverse event rate and less contraindications. Several publications showed substantial disagreement of CEUS Bosniak classification system compared to older well-known criteria for CT or MRI, especially due to the high contrast resolution in CEUS. This resulted in a position statement with proposal of a new, redefined classification system based on specific CEUS findings in 2020 (by experts of the EFSUMB).
13:30 – 14:30 (Room 0.14)
Kidney Cysts - Bosniak Classification with CEUS
About the speaker:
Dr. Markus Lerchbaumer , MD
Radiologist
Research and Education Coordinator US Interdisciplinary Center
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Berlin, Germany
Learning objectives:
- Classification of cystic renal lesions with CEUS Bosniak criteria
- Comparison to known classification system on CT and MRI
Abstract:
Cystic renal lesions are common incidental findings on abdominal imaging, which needs further diagnostic workup. Over the last decade, CEUS became more important in the characterization of cystic renal lesions due to its low adverse event rate and less contraindications. Several publications showed substantial disagreement of CEUS Bosniak classification system compared to older well-known criteria for CT or MRI, especially due to the high contrast resolution in CEUS. This resulted in a position statement with proposal of a new, redefined classification system based on specific CEUS findings in 2020 (by experts of the EFSUMB).
CT
14:30 – 15:30 (Room 0.16)
Subtraction CT for Pulmonary Iodine Maps
About the speaker:
Dr. Russell Bull , BSc, MBBChir, MRCP, FRCR, FSCCT
Radiologist
Consultant Radiologist at the Radiology DepartmentRoyal Bournemouth Hospital
Bournemouth, UK
Dr. Russell Bull has 15 years of radiology experience at consultant level and 11 years of experience in cardiac CT and cardiac MRI scanning. He is Level 3 accredited in cardiac CT by SCCT and BSCI.
Russell has been involved in the development of Canon PUREViSION optics combined with ultra-low, dose-efficient detector for CT in conjunction with Canon Medical. This allows patients to be scanned more safely using lower doses of radiation and IV contrast.
He currently supervises and reports over 500 cardiac CT and 500 cardiac MRI examinations per year.
Learning objectives:
14:30 – 15:30 (Room 0.16)
Subtraction CT for Pulmonary Iodine Maps
About the speaker:
Dr. Russell Bull , BSc, MBBChir, MRCP, FRCR, FSCCT
Radiologist
Consultant Radiologist at the Radiology DepartmentRoyal Bournemouth Hospital
Bournemouth, UK
Dr. Russell Bull has 15 years of radiology experience at consultant level and 11 years of experience in cardiac CT and cardiac MRI scanning. He is Level 3 accredited in cardiac CT by SCCT and BSCI.
Russell has been involved in the development of Canon PUREViSION optics combined with ultra-low, dose-efficient detector for CT in conjunction with Canon Medical. This allows patients to be scanned more safely using lower doses of radiation and IV contrast.
He currently supervises and reports over 500 cardiac CT and 500 cardiac MRI examinations per year.
Learning objectives:
- Learn how lung subtraction CT is performed
- Learn how to interpret the iodine maps
Abstract:
A method known as Subtraction CT (SCT) has recently become practical with the development of precise image registration techniques that correct motion between datasets of sequentially captured images. Clinical uses based on SCT are beginning to emerge, including iodine mapping. In the context of iodine mapping, SCT offers a compelling alternative to DECT because it does not need the specialized equipment needed for dual-energy CT.
CT
16:00 – 17:00 (Room 0.16)
Super-Resolution Deep Learning Reconstruction (PIQE) for Cardiac CT
About the speaker:
Prof. Mickaël Ohana , MD, PhD
Radiologist
Consultant Radiologist
Strasbourg University Hospital
Strasbourg, France
Prof. Ohana is a Professor of Radiology at the Strasbourg University Hospital (France) who specializes in non-invasive cardiovascular imaging and chest imaging.
Learning objectives:
The new super-resolution deep learning reconstruction technique, PIQE, provides clinicians with the possibility for greater diagnostic confidence and clarity as compared to conventional image reconstruction approaches. This is even more profound when it comes to visualizing small arteries, plaques, and fine cardiac structures. As a result, PIQE has the potential to aid clinicians in the cardiovascular risk classification of patients with coronary atherosclerosis. In this hands-on session, Prof Ohana will discuss his experience with PIQE in cardiac imaging, highlighting potential areas of interest and drawbacks.
16:00 – 17:00 (Room 0.16)
Super-Resolution Deep Learning Reconstruction (PIQE) for Cardiac CT
About the speaker:
Prof. Mickaël Ohana , MD, PhD
Radiologist
Consultant Radiologist
Strasbourg University Hospital
Strasbourg, France
Prof. Ohana is a Professor of Radiology at the Strasbourg University Hospital (France) who specializes in non-invasive cardiovascular imaging and chest imaging.
Learning objectives:
- Classification of cystic renal lesions with CEUS Bosniak criteria
- Comparison to known classification system on CT and MRI
The new super-resolution deep learning reconstruction technique, PIQE, provides clinicians with the possibility for greater diagnostic confidence and clarity as compared to conventional image reconstruction approaches. This is even more profound when it comes to visualizing small arteries, plaques, and fine cardiac structures. As a result, PIQE has the potential to aid clinicians in the cardiovascular risk classification of patients with coronary atherosclerosis. In this hands-on session, Prof Ohana will discuss his experience with PIQE in cardiac imaging, highlighting potential areas of interest and drawbacks.
Friday, March 3
MRI
10:00 – 11:00 (Room 0.16)
Advanced MR Imaging Of Inner Ear (Hydrops Protocol): How to Explore Cochleovestibular Disorders in 2023?
About the speaker:
Dr. Guillaume Poillon , MD
Neuroradiologist
Adolphe de Rothschild Foundation Hospital
Paris, France
Dr. Guillaume Poillon is a neuroradiologist specialized in head and neck imaging, with an expertise in ear and temporal bone imaging. He works at the Adolphe de Rothschild Foundation Hospital, which is a tertiary care hospital for brain, eye and ear diseases in adults and children adults and children, with a strong academic research mission. Thanks to his position, he is involved in the training of radiology residents and medical students. Member of the French Societies of Neuroradiology and Head and Neck Imaging, his research works essentially focus on the clinical implementation of new advanced labyrinth MR imaging protocols dedicated to the exploration of cochleovestibular disorders.
Learning objectives:
Abstract:
Dizziness, hearing loss and tinnitus are common symptoms that may require an MRI. For many years, this exam has been considered as a screening tool for rare diseases such as vestibular schwannoma, multiple sclerosis, ischemic events of the posterior fossa. MRI using IAC protocol failed to diagnose the most frequent conditions leading to these symptoms and was therefore frequently normal. For example, Meniere’s disesase, vestibular neuritis, and labyrinthitis usually doesn’t display abnormalities in any of the sequences done in the IAC protocol (normal T2 signal, no T1 enhancement, very mild to none FLAIR abnormalities). Over the last decade, advances in MRI have led to the development of new sequences that allow detailed analysis of the inner ear components, particularly the membranous labyrinth (endolymphatic sector). Those new MRI acquisitions use a high-resolution dedicated inversion-recovery sequences, with delayed acquisition (2 to 4 hours) from a gadolinium injection and deep-learning reconstructions in order to obtain a high contrast between endolymphatic and perilymphatic compartments. These technical advances, correlated with those of vestibular functional explorations performed in otoneurology, have generated a new dynamic in the understanding and management of cochleovestibular disorders, as shown by the increasing number of scientific publications on this topic. This presentation is intended to make you an actor in the radiological transition towards new MRI protocols for clinical conditions (acute and/or chronic cochlear and/or vestibular syndromes) whose exploration has too long been limited.
10:00 – 11:00 (Room 0.16)
Advanced MR Imaging Of Inner Ear (Hydrops Protocol): How to Explore Cochleovestibular Disorders in 2023?
About the speaker:
Dr. Guillaume Poillon , MD
Neuroradiologist
Adolphe de Rothschild Foundation Hospital
Paris, France
Dr. Guillaume Poillon is a neuroradiologist specialized in head and neck imaging, with an expertise in ear and temporal bone imaging. He works at the Adolphe de Rothschild Foundation Hospital, which is a tertiary care hospital for brain, eye and ear diseases in adults and children adults and children, with a strong academic research mission. Thanks to his position, he is involved in the training of radiology residents and medical students. Member of the French Societies of Neuroradiology and Head and Neck Imaging, his research works essentially focus on the clinical implementation of new advanced labyrinth MR imaging protocols dedicated to the exploration of cochleovestibular disorders.
Learning objectives:
- Understand the current issues of imaging in the exploration of cochleovestibular disorders.
- Learn and master the technical principles of a successful MRI of the labyrinth.
- Review the normal anatomy of the membranous labyrinth.
- Recognize the main pathologies encountered in inner ear imaging through different clinical cases: Meniere’s disease, vestibular atelectasis, labyrinthitis and vestibular neuritis, and others.
Abstract:
Dizziness, hearing loss and tinnitus are common symptoms that may require an MRI. For many years, this exam has been considered as a screening tool for rare diseases such as vestibular schwannoma, multiple sclerosis, ischemic events of the posterior fossa. MRI using IAC protocol failed to diagnose the most frequent conditions leading to these symptoms and was therefore frequently normal. For example, Meniere’s disesase, vestibular neuritis, and labyrinthitis usually doesn’t display abnormalities in any of the sequences done in the IAC protocol (normal T2 signal, no T1 enhancement, very mild to none FLAIR abnormalities). Over the last decade, advances in MRI have led to the development of new sequences that allow detailed analysis of the inner ear components, particularly the membranous labyrinth (endolymphatic sector). Those new MRI acquisitions use a high-resolution dedicated inversion-recovery sequences, with delayed acquisition (2 to 4 hours) from a gadolinium injection and deep-learning reconstructions in order to obtain a high contrast between endolymphatic and perilymphatic compartments. These technical advances, correlated with those of vestibular functional explorations performed in otoneurology, have generated a new dynamic in the understanding and management of cochleovestibular disorders, as shown by the increasing number of scientific publications on this topic. This presentation is intended to make you an actor in the radiological transition towards new MRI protocols for clinical conditions (acute and/or chronic cochlear and/or vestibular syndromes) whose exploration has too long been limited.
Ultrasound
10:30 – 11:30 (Room 0.14)
Nerves and Structures of the Pelvic Region & Lower Extremities
About the speaker:
Prof. Hannes Gruber , MD, PhD
Radiologist
Head of the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Sonography
Medical University of Innsbruck
Innsbruck, Austria
Hannes GRUBER is associate professor of Radiology Head of the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Sonography, at the Medical University of Innsbruck’s Department of Radiology/Tirol Kliniken, where he completed his specialization with focus on musculoskeletal and interventional sonography (Habilitation thesis on peripheral nerve sonography in 2007).
Prof. GRUBER is author and co-author over 100 relevant articles published in international, peer-reviewed journals as well as in numerous books and is editor of the books “Nerve Sonography” published in 2018 and “Sonographic Peripheral Nerve Topography” published in 2019 an co-author of relevant radiologic atlases (e.g. „Atlas of Peripheral Nerve Ultrasound“ in 2013). He acts as a reviewer for several scientific journals, is member of the Österreichische Röntgengesellschaft (ÖRG) and Head of the working committee of the Austrian Society of Ultrasound in Medicine for Nerve Sonography (ÖGUM) and is also member of the managing board of this society. Additionally he is member of the Subcommittee „Ultrasound“ of ESSR (European Society of Musculoskeletal Radiology).
His passion for ultrasound and his focus on musculoskeletal-, nerve sonography and ultrasound guided interventions made him a founding member of the "DISI - Verein zur Förderung sonographischer Wissensgewinnung". Together with his colleagues, Prof. GRUBER is organizing workshops and giving numerous lectures and teachings on international congresses to provide his knowledge and quality of the field of Diagnostic Ultrasound and Ultrasound-guided treatments.
Learning objectives:
To learn how to identify and assess even tiny peripheral nerves of the head neck and upper extremity using step by step instructions basing on our landmarking technique.
Abstract:
In the last decades, high resolution Ultrasonosound has become the first line imaging modality for the radiologic depiction and evaluation of the peripheral nervous system. With new ultrasound devices, better post-processing algorithms and especially with ultra-high frequency probes of up to 33 MHz, even tiny peripheral nerves can be depicted, assessed and diagnosed.
In these presentation series the clear identification of nerves of the abdominal wall, groin and lower extremity will be presented using our landmarking-technique and will be demonstrated in a subsequent live scanning session.
10:30 – 11:30 (Room 0.14)
Nerves and Structures of the Pelvic Region & Lower Extremities
About the speaker:
Prof. Hannes Gruber , MD, PhD
Radiologist
Head of the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Sonography
Medical University of Innsbruck
Innsbruck, Austria
Hannes GRUBER is associate professor of Radiology Head of the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Sonography, at the Medical University of Innsbruck’s Department of Radiology/Tirol Kliniken, where he completed his specialization with focus on musculoskeletal and interventional sonography (Habilitation thesis on peripheral nerve sonography in 2007).
Prof. GRUBER is author and co-author over 100 relevant articles published in international, peer-reviewed journals as well as in numerous books and is editor of the books “Nerve Sonography” published in 2018 and “Sonographic Peripheral Nerve Topography” published in 2019 an co-author of relevant radiologic atlases (e.g. „Atlas of Peripheral Nerve Ultrasound“ in 2013). He acts as a reviewer for several scientific journals, is member of the Österreichische Röntgengesellschaft (ÖRG) and Head of the working committee of the Austrian Society of Ultrasound in Medicine for Nerve Sonography (ÖGUM) and is also member of the managing board of this society. Additionally he is member of the Subcommittee „Ultrasound“ of ESSR (European Society of Musculoskeletal Radiology).
His passion for ultrasound and his focus on musculoskeletal-, nerve sonography and ultrasound guided interventions made him a founding member of the "DISI - Verein zur Förderung sonographischer Wissensgewinnung". Together with his colleagues, Prof. GRUBER is organizing workshops and giving numerous lectures and teachings on international congresses to provide his knowledge and quality of the field of Diagnostic Ultrasound and Ultrasound-guided treatments.
Learning objectives:
To learn how to identify and assess even tiny peripheral nerves of the head neck and upper extremity using step by step instructions basing on our landmarking technique.
Abstract:
In the last decades, high resolution Ultrasonosound has become the first line imaging modality for the radiologic depiction and evaluation of the peripheral nervous system. With new ultrasound devices, better post-processing algorithms and especially with ultra-high frequency probes of up to 33 MHz, even tiny peripheral nerves can be depicted, assessed and diagnosed.
In these presentation series the clear identification of nerves of the abdominal wall, groin and lower extremity will be presented using our landmarking-technique and will be demonstrated in a subsequent live scanning session.
CT/Healthcare IT
11:30 – 12:30 (Room 0.16)
Spectral Analysis of Gouty Arthritis: Practical Approach
About the speaker:
Dr.Torsten Diekhoff , MD
Radiologist
Senior consultant
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Berlin, Germany
Assoc. Prof. Diekhoff is an expert in musculoskeletal imaging and interventions. He has specialized in dual-energy computed tomography and muskuloskeletal ultrasound. He has been senior physician at the Charité Radiology Clinic, Campus Mitte, since February 2022 and is responsible for MSK imaging and computed tomography in his institution. He is head of the Dual-Energy-CT working group and deputy head of the rheumatic diseases imaging working group.
Learning objectives:
Abstract:
Gouty arthritis is the most common arthritis in European countries. To establish the diagnosis and to assess the burden of the disease, dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) was introduced ten years ago and had a major impact in the diagnostic process and disease management of patients with known or suspected gout. This session will include an overview about spectral CT imaging for gouty arthritis, different imaging protocols and approaches for postprocessing and development of a diagnostic idea. The participants will work on practical cases with suspected gouty arthritis and learn about multiparametric DECT for diagnosis and differential diagnosis of these patients.
11:30 – 12:30 (Room 0.16)
Spectral Analysis of Gouty Arthritis: Practical Approach
About the speaker:
Dr.Torsten Diekhoff , MD
Radiologist
Senior consultant
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Berlin, Germany
Assoc. Prof. Diekhoff is an expert in musculoskeletal imaging and interventions. He has specialized in dual-energy computed tomography and muskuloskeletal ultrasound. He has been senior physician at the Charité Radiology Clinic, Campus Mitte, since February 2022 and is responsible for MSK imaging and computed tomography in his institution. He is head of the Dual-Energy-CT working group and deputy head of the rheumatic diseases imaging working group.
Learning objectives:
- To learn how to apply two-material decomposition for diagnosis and follow-up of patients with gouty arthritis.
- To apply a multiparametric postprocessing approach for spectral CTs of the extremities to gather comprehensive information.
- To use the differential diagnostic power of spectral CT for diagnosis and management of patients with suspected gouty arthritis.
Abstract:
Gouty arthritis is the most common arthritis in European countries. To establish the diagnosis and to assess the burden of the disease, dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) was introduced ten years ago and had a major impact in the diagnostic process and disease management of patients with known or suspected gout. This session will include an overview about spectral CT imaging for gouty arthritis, different imaging protocols and approaches for postprocessing and development of a diagnostic idea. The participants will work on practical cases with suspected gouty arthritis and learn about multiparametric DECT for diagnosis and differential diagnosis of these patients.
Ultrasound
12:00 – 13:00 (Room 0.14)
Focal Liver Lesions with mpUS
About the speaker:
Prof.Thomas Fischer , MD, PhD
Radiologist
Head of Interdisciplinary Ultrasound Center, radiology department
Charité University Medicine
Berlin, Germany
Dr. Thomas Fischer is Professor of Radiology and head of the interdisciplinary ultrasound center of the Radiology Department of Charité University Medicine in Berlin.
Professor Fischer has worked in ultrasound clinical research over many years in close cooperation with other clinical disciplines such as Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Surgery, Urology, Nephrology. He has published more than 100 scientific papers and is a very popular international speaker at congresses, workshops, and webinars.
He is working with Toshiba/Canon ultrasound for more than 15 years and is deeply involved in the clinical evaluations of new developments from Canon Ultrasound Japan.
Learning objectives:
Abstract:
In daily ultrasound routine, focal liver lesions (FLL) are a frequent random finding. The prevalence is about 5% in the population. With the help of B-mode ultrasound (US) alone, however, not all liver lesions can be reliably characterized, so that additional imaging modalities become necessary. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) is a suitable tool to characterize focal liver lesions by an expert with high diagnostic accuracy. Further methods such as the color Doppler mode, superb microvascular imaging (SMI), and elastography can be added and combined into multiparametric ultrasound (mpUS) diagnostics.
12:00 – 13:00 (Room 0.14)
Focal Liver Lesions with mpUS
About the speaker:
Prof.Thomas Fischer , MD, PhD
Radiologist
Head of Interdisciplinary Ultrasound Center, radiology department
Charité University Medicine
Berlin, Germany
Dr. Thomas Fischer is Professor of Radiology and head of the interdisciplinary ultrasound center of the Radiology Department of Charité University Medicine in Berlin.
Professor Fischer has worked in ultrasound clinical research over many years in close cooperation with other clinical disciplines such as Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Surgery, Urology, Nephrology. He has published more than 100 scientific papers and is a very popular international speaker at congresses, workshops, and webinars.
He is working with Toshiba/Canon ultrasound for more than 15 years and is deeply involved in the clinical evaluations of new developments from Canon Ultrasound Japan.
Learning objectives:
- To learn important criteria and inflow pattern of benign and malignant liver lesions with CEUS
- To understand the benefits of advanced liver tissue characterization with mpUS
Abstract:
In daily ultrasound routine, focal liver lesions (FLL) are a frequent random finding. The prevalence is about 5% in the population. With the help of B-mode ultrasound (US) alone, however, not all liver lesions can be reliably characterized, so that additional imaging modalities become necessary. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) is a suitable tool to characterize focal liver lesions by an expert with high diagnostic accuracy. Further methods such as the color Doppler mode, superb microvascular imaging (SMI), and elastography can be added and combined into multiparametric ultrasound (mpUS) diagnostics.
CT
14:30 – 15:30 (Room 0.16)
Super-Resolution Deep Learning Reconstruction (PIQE) for Cardiac CT
About the speaker:
Prof. Mickaël Ohana , MD, PhD
Radiologist
Consultant Radiologist
Strasbourg University Hospital
Strasbourg, France
Prof. Ohana is a Professor of Radiology at the Strasbourg University Hospital (France) who specializes in non-invasive cardiovascular imaging and chest imaging.
Learning objectives:
Abstract:
The new super-resolution deep learning reconstruction technique, PIQE, provides clinicians with the possibility for greater diagnostic confidence and clarity as compared to conventional image reconstruction approaches. This is even more profound when it comes to visualizing small arteries, plaques, and fine cardiac structures. As a result, PIQE has the potential to aid clinicians in the cardiovascular risk classification of patients with coronary atherosclerosis. In this hands-on session, Prof Ohana will discuss his experience with PIQE in cardiac imaging, highlighting potential areas of interest and drawbacks.
14:30 – 15:30 (Room 0.16)
Super-Resolution Deep Learning Reconstruction (PIQE) for Cardiac CT
About the speaker:
Prof. Mickaël Ohana , MD, PhD
Radiologist
Consultant Radiologist
Strasbourg University Hospital
Strasbourg, France
Prof. Ohana is a Professor of Radiology at the Strasbourg University Hospital (France) who specializes in non-invasive cardiovascular imaging and chest imaging.
Learning objectives:
- Classification of cystic renal lesions with CEUS Bosniak criteria
- Comparison to known classification system on CT and MRI
Abstract:
The new super-resolution deep learning reconstruction technique, PIQE, provides clinicians with the possibility for greater diagnostic confidence and clarity as compared to conventional image reconstruction approaches. This is even more profound when it comes to visualizing small arteries, plaques, and fine cardiac structures. As a result, PIQE has the potential to aid clinicians in the cardiovascular risk classification of patients with coronary atherosclerosis. In this hands-on session, Prof Ohana will discuss his experience with PIQE in cardiac imaging, highlighting potential areas of interest and drawbacks.
MRI
16:00 – 17:00 (Room 0.16)
Advanced Sport MSK MRI cases
About the speaker:
Dr. Eva Llopis , MD
Radiologist
Chief of Radiology department
Hospital de la Ribera/European Musculoskeletal Institute (IMSKE)
Valencia, Spain
Dr. Eva Llopis is active in various professional organizations including ISS, ESR, ESSR, ESMRMB, SERME, SERAM and Erasmus. Past president of SERME (Spanish MSK society) and ESSR (European Society of Skeletal Radiology). Her research focus is joint disease, sports medicine and interventional MSK radiology. She has received numerous academic prizes and regular lectures at international meetings. She has published chapters in MSK books and has more than 5 peer-reviewed articles.
Abstract:
Dr. Eva Llopis will in this workshop present a number of advanced MRI cases on MSK in athletes that in one way or another turned out to be challenging. This can range from very subtle pathology to injuries that are challenging to image using MRI. The attendees can also read the cases themselves in DICOM on a Workstation as to get the most out of this workshop. Next to the presented cases, Dr. Llopis is available for questions and extra explanations on the other cases with regard to what she thinks is important to notice or what to make sure is well visualized on the images to come to the right diagnosis.
16:00 – 17:00 (Room 0.16)
Advanced Sport MSK MRI cases
About the speaker:
Dr. Eva Llopis , MD
Radiologist
Chief of Radiology department
Hospital de la Ribera/European Musculoskeletal Institute (IMSKE)
Valencia, Spain
Dr. Eva Llopis is active in various professional organizations including ISS, ESR, ESSR, ESMRMB, SERME, SERAM and Erasmus. Past president of SERME (Spanish MSK society) and ESSR (European Society of Skeletal Radiology). Her research focus is joint disease, sports medicine and interventional MSK radiology. She has received numerous academic prizes and regular lectures at international meetings. She has published chapters in MSK books and has more than 5 peer-reviewed articles.
Abstract:
Dr. Eva Llopis will in this workshop present a number of advanced MRI cases on MSK in athletes that in one way or another turned out to be challenging. This can range from very subtle pathology to injuries that are challenging to image using MRI. The attendees can also read the cases themselves in DICOM on a Workstation as to get the most out of this workshop. Next to the presented cases, Dr. Llopis is available for questions and extra explanations on the other cases with regard to what she thinks is important to notice or what to make sure is well visualized on the images to come to the right diagnosis.
Saturday, March 4
MRI
10:00 – 11:00 (Room 0.16)
Prostate in MRI: How to Use PIRADS 2.1 and What Is Next?
About the speaker:
Dr. Pierre Leyendecker , MD, MSc
Radiologist
Medical Imaging Group - MIM, Sainte Anne Clinic
Strasbourg, France
Dr. Pierre Leyendecker is a radiologist specialized in the field of the urinary tract and oncology. His activity is mainly settled in the Saint-Anne Clinic which is a well know oncology center in Strasbourg, France. Thanks to his position of attached practitioner in the Nouvel Hôpital Civil, University Hospital Strasbourg, he is involved in training of medical students in radiology. He is a member of the French association of Urology (CLAFU) and participates in research partnerships with urologists.
Learning objectives:
Abstract:
Major technical improvements in multiparametric prostate MRI with the standard approach to interpretation using the prostate imaging reporting and data system version 2.1 (PI-RADS v2.1) have rapidly expanded the role of MRI in prostate cancer management in many clinical contexts, both prior to and following diagnosis. This presentation will deal with the basics of prostate MRI and screening strategies in EU.
10:00 – 11:00 (Room 0.16)
Prostate in MRI: How to Use PIRADS 2.1 and What Is Next?
About the speaker:
Dr. Pierre Leyendecker , MD, MSc
Radiologist
Medical Imaging Group - MIM, Sainte Anne Clinic
Strasbourg, France
Dr. Pierre Leyendecker is a radiologist specialized in the field of the urinary tract and oncology. His activity is mainly settled in the Saint-Anne Clinic which is a well know oncology center in Strasbourg, France. Thanks to his position of attached practitioner in the Nouvel Hôpital Civil, University Hospital Strasbourg, he is involved in training of medical students in radiology. He is a member of the French association of Urology (CLAFU) and participates in research partnerships with urologists.
Learning objectives:
- How to use the PIRADS 2.1 scoring system with clinical examples
Abstract:
Major technical improvements in multiparametric prostate MRI with the standard approach to interpretation using the prostate imaging reporting and data system version 2.1 (PI-RADS v2.1) have rapidly expanded the role of MRI in prostate cancer management in many clinical contexts, both prior to and following diagnosis. This presentation will deal with the basics of prostate MRI and screening strategies in EU.
Ultrasound
10:30 – 11:30 (Room 0.14)
Ultrasound of Small Nerves of the Head and Neck - Live Demo
About the speaker:
Prof. Alexander Loizides , MD
Radiologist
Medical University of Innsbruck
Innsbruck, Austria
Alexander Loizides is an associate professor of Radiology, Deputy Head of the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Sonography, at the Medical University of Innsbruck’s Department of Radiology, where he completed his specialization with focus on musculoskeletal and interventional sonography (Habilitation thesis on peripheral nerve sonography). Prof. Loizides is author and co-author of numerous articles published in international journals as well as a number of books and is editor of the books “Nerve Sonography” published in 2018 and “Sonographic Peripheral Nerve Topography” published in 2019. He acts as a reviewer for several scientific journals, is member of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), the Österreichische Röntgengesellschaft (ÖRG) and Head of the musculoskeletal and interventional working committee of the Austrian Society of Ultrasound in Medicine (ÖGUM). His passion for ultrasound and his focus on musculoskeletal-, nerve sonography and ultrasound guided interventions made him a founding member of the "DISI - Verein zur Förderung sonographischer Wissensgewinnung". Together with his colleagues, Prof. Loizides is organizing workshops and giving lectures on international congresses (ECR, RSNA, ESSR, etc.) to improve the quality of ultrasound-guided treatments and move the boundaries to new diagnostic fields.
Learning objectives:
To learn how to identify and assess even tiny peripheral nerves of the head neck and upper extremity using step by step instructions basing on our landmarking technique.
Abstract:
In the last decade, high resolution Ultrasonography has become the first line imaging modality for the depiction and evaluation of the peripheral nervous system. With new ultrasound devices, better post-processing algorithms and especially with ultra-high frequency probes with frequencies of up to 33 MHz, even tiny peripheral nerves can be depicted and assessed. In these presentation series the clear identification of nerves of the head, neck and upper extremity will be presented using our landmarking-technique and will be demonstrated in a live scanning session.
10:30 – 11:30 (Room 0.14)
Ultrasound of Small Nerves of the Head and Neck - Live Demo
About the speaker:
Prof. Alexander Loizides , MD
Radiologist
Medical University of Innsbruck
Innsbruck, Austria
Alexander Loizides is an associate professor of Radiology, Deputy Head of the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Sonography, at the Medical University of Innsbruck’s Department of Radiology, where he completed his specialization with focus on musculoskeletal and interventional sonography (Habilitation thesis on peripheral nerve sonography). Prof. Loizides is author and co-author of numerous articles published in international journals as well as a number of books and is editor of the books “Nerve Sonography” published in 2018 and “Sonographic Peripheral Nerve Topography” published in 2019. He acts as a reviewer for several scientific journals, is member of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), the Österreichische Röntgengesellschaft (ÖRG) and Head of the musculoskeletal and interventional working committee of the Austrian Society of Ultrasound in Medicine (ÖGUM). His passion for ultrasound and his focus on musculoskeletal-, nerve sonography and ultrasound guided interventions made him a founding member of the "DISI - Verein zur Förderung sonographischer Wissensgewinnung". Together with his colleagues, Prof. Loizides is organizing workshops and giving lectures on international congresses (ECR, RSNA, ESSR, etc.) to improve the quality of ultrasound-guided treatments and move the boundaries to new diagnostic fields.
Learning objectives:
To learn how to identify and assess even tiny peripheral nerves of the head neck and upper extremity using step by step instructions basing on our landmarking technique.
Abstract:
In the last decade, high resolution Ultrasonography has become the first line imaging modality for the depiction and evaluation of the peripheral nervous system. With new ultrasound devices, better post-processing algorithms and especially with ultra-high frequency probes with frequencies of up to 33 MHz, even tiny peripheral nerves can be depicted and assessed. In these presentation series the clear identification of nerves of the head, neck and upper extremity will be presented using our landmarking-technique and will be demonstrated in a live scanning session.
CT
11:30 – 12:30 (Room 0.16)
Advanced intelligent Clear-IQ Engine (AiCE) - AI Heralds a New Era in CT
About the speaker:
Dr. Richard Hawkins , MB ChB (Hons) FRCR
Consultant Radiologist
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Crewe, United Kingdom
Dr. Richard Hawkins’s sub-specialty areas are: cardiac radiology, gastrointestinal radiology and uroradiology. With 15 years consultant experience and Level 2 accreditation in Cardiac CT and Cardiac MRI, he is also Clinical Lead at Mid Cheshire Hospital NHS Trust.
Dr. Hawkins is a regular examiner on the Aintree FRCR Part 2B course and he has a particular interest in dose reduction in CT.
Learning objectives:
Learn about the potential of deep learning in CT image reconstruction in real clinical cases.
Abstract:
The prospect of high quality ultra-low dose CT images in useable real world time frames has been an elusive dream for many years since the dawn of CT back in 1972. As technology has evolved, some of these ambitions have been realized but never all together. That is until now. Advanced intelligent Clear-IQ Engine (AiCE) with its revolutionary approach powered by Deep Learning heralds a new era in CT image reconstruction. See what Advanced intelligent Clear-IQ Engine (AiCE) is capable of and transform what you thought was possible in CT - the future is already here.
11:30 – 12:30 (Room 0.16)
Advanced intelligent Clear-IQ Engine (AiCE) - AI Heralds a New Era in CT
About the speaker:
Dr. Richard Hawkins , MB ChB (Hons) FRCR
Consultant Radiologist
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Crewe, United Kingdom
Dr. Richard Hawkins’s sub-specialty areas are: cardiac radiology, gastrointestinal radiology and uroradiology. With 15 years consultant experience and Level 2 accreditation in Cardiac CT and Cardiac MRI, he is also Clinical Lead at Mid Cheshire Hospital NHS Trust.
Dr. Hawkins is a regular examiner on the Aintree FRCR Part 2B course and he has a particular interest in dose reduction in CT.
Learning objectives:
Learn about the potential of deep learning in CT image reconstruction in real clinical cases.
Abstract:
The prospect of high quality ultra-low dose CT images in useable real world time frames has been an elusive dream for many years since the dawn of CT back in 1972. As technology has evolved, some of these ambitions have been realized but never all together. That is until now. Advanced intelligent Clear-IQ Engine (AiCE) with its revolutionary approach powered by Deep Learning heralds a new era in CT image reconstruction. See what Advanced intelligent Clear-IQ Engine (AiCE) is capable of and transform what you thought was possible in CT - the future is already here.
Ultrasound
12:00 – 13:00 (Room 0.14)
UL of Small and Special Nerve Anatomy and Topography in the Pelvic Region and Lower Extremities – Live Demo
About the speaker:
Prof. Hannes Gruber , MD, PhD
Radiologist
Head of the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Sonography
Medical University of Innsbruck
Innsbruck, Austria
Hannes GRUBER is associate professor of Radiology Head of the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Sonography, at the Medical University of Innsbruck’s Department of Radiology/Tirol Kliniken, where he completed his specialization with focus on musculoskeletal and interventional sonography (Habilitation thesis on peripheral nerve sonography in 2007).
Prof. GRUBER is author and co-author over 100 relevant articles published in international, peer-reviewed journals as well as in numerous books and is editor of the books “Nerve Sonography” published in 2018 and “Sonographic Peripheral Nerve Topography” published in 2019 an co-author of relevant radiologic atlases (e.g. „Atlas of Peripheral Nerve Ultrasound“ in 2013). He acts as a reviewer for several scientific journals, is member of the Österreichische Röntgengesellschaft (ÖRG) and Head of the working committee of the Austrian Society of Ultrasound in Medicine for Nerve Sonography (ÖGUM) and is also member of the managing board of this society. Additionally he is member of the Subcommittee „Ultrasound“ of ESSR (European Society of Musculoskeletal Radiology).
His passion for ultrasound and his focus on musculoskeletal-, nerve sonography and ultrasound guided interventions made him a founding member of the "DISI - Verein zur Förderung sonographischer Wissensgewinnung". Together with his colleagues, Prof. GRUBER is organizing workshops and giving numerous lectures and teachings on international congresses to provide his knowledge and quality of the field of Diagnostic Ultrasound and Ultrasound-guided treatments.
Learning objectives:
To learn how to identify and assess even tiny peripheral nerves of the head neck and upper extremity using step by step instructions basing on our landmarking technique.
Abstract:
In the last decades, high resolution Ultrasonosound has become the first line imaging modality for the radiologic depiction and evaluation of the peripheral nervous system. With new ultrasound devices, better post-processing algorithms and especially with ultra-high frequency probes of up to 33 MHz, even tiny peripheral nerves can be depicted, assessed and diagnosed.
In these presentation series the clear identification of nerves of the abdominal wall, groin and lower extremity will be presented using our landmarking-technique and will be demonstrated in a subsequent live scanning session.
12:00 – 13:00 (Room 0.14)
UL of Small and Special Nerve Anatomy and Topography in the Pelvic Region and Lower Extremities – Live Demo
About the speaker:
Prof. Hannes Gruber , MD, PhD
Radiologist
Head of the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Sonography
Medical University of Innsbruck
Innsbruck, Austria
Hannes GRUBER is associate professor of Radiology Head of the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Sonography, at the Medical University of Innsbruck’s Department of Radiology/Tirol Kliniken, where he completed his specialization with focus on musculoskeletal and interventional sonography (Habilitation thesis on peripheral nerve sonography in 2007).
Prof. GRUBER is author and co-author over 100 relevant articles published in international, peer-reviewed journals as well as in numerous books and is editor of the books “Nerve Sonography” published in 2018 and “Sonographic Peripheral Nerve Topography” published in 2019 an co-author of relevant radiologic atlases (e.g. „Atlas of Peripheral Nerve Ultrasound“ in 2013). He acts as a reviewer for several scientific journals, is member of the Österreichische Röntgengesellschaft (ÖRG) and Head of the working committee of the Austrian Society of Ultrasound in Medicine for Nerve Sonography (ÖGUM) and is also member of the managing board of this society. Additionally he is member of the Subcommittee „Ultrasound“ of ESSR (European Society of Musculoskeletal Radiology).
His passion for ultrasound and his focus on musculoskeletal-, nerve sonography and ultrasound guided interventions made him a founding member of the "DISI - Verein zur Förderung sonographischer Wissensgewinnung". Together with his colleagues, Prof. GRUBER is organizing workshops and giving numerous lectures and teachings on international congresses to provide his knowledge and quality of the field of Diagnostic Ultrasound and Ultrasound-guided treatments.
Learning objectives:
To learn how to identify and assess even tiny peripheral nerves of the head neck and upper extremity using step by step instructions basing on our landmarking technique.
Abstract:
In the last decades, high resolution Ultrasonosound has become the first line imaging modality for the radiologic depiction and evaluation of the peripheral nervous system. With new ultrasound devices, better post-processing algorithms and especially with ultra-high frequency probes of up to 33 MHz, even tiny peripheral nerves can be depicted, assessed and diagnosed.
In these presentation series the clear identification of nerves of the abdominal wall, groin and lower extremity will be presented using our landmarking-technique and will be demonstrated in a subsequent live scanning session.
CT/Healthcare IT
13:00 – 14:00 (Room 0.16)
Improve Your PE Reading: Combining Advanced Visualization and AI
About the speaker:
Prof. Stefan M. Niehues , MD, MHBA
Radiologist,
Deputy Director, and Senior Physician
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Berlin, Germany
Stefan M. Niehues currently works at the Institute of Radiology, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, and does research in Radiology. The focus of Prof. Niehues as Deputy Clinic Director is on the management, organization, and continuing development of the field of radiology at the Benjamin Franklin campus of the Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin. In addition, he is responsible for Computed Tomography and interventions, teaching, cardiovascular imaging, and oncological studies.
Learning objectives:
Learn How to Use Latest Software Technology and Deep Learning Algorithms for PE diagnosis.
Abstract:
Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is a common and sometimes fatal disease ranging from no symptoms to shock or sudden death. Many patients, including those with large PE, can have mild symptoms or are even asymptomatic. (CT) Angiogram with contrast is the preferred imaging exam. Immediate diagnosis is crucial. Many tools have been developed to speed up PE reading and to increase diagnostic confidence, including deep learning technology.
13:00 – 14:00 (Room 0.16)
Improve Your PE Reading: Combining Advanced Visualization and AI
About the speaker:
Prof. Stefan M. Niehues , MD, MHBA
Radiologist,
Deputy Director, and Senior Physician
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Berlin, Germany
Stefan M. Niehues currently works at the Institute of Radiology, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, and does research in Radiology. The focus of Prof. Niehues as Deputy Clinic Director is on the management, organization, and continuing development of the field of radiology at the Benjamin Franklin campus of the Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin. In addition, he is responsible for Computed Tomography and interventions, teaching, cardiovascular imaging, and oncological studies.
Learning objectives:
Learn How to Use Latest Software Technology and Deep Learning Algorithms for PE diagnosis.
Abstract:
Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is a common and sometimes fatal disease ranging from no symptoms to shock or sudden death. Many patients, including those with large PE, can have mild symptoms or are even asymptomatic. (CT) Angiogram with contrast is the preferred imaging exam. Immediate diagnosis is crucial. Many tools have been developed to speed up PE reading and to increase diagnostic confidence, including deep learning technology.
CT
14:30 – 15:30 (Room 0.16)
Pediatric CT from Radiographer Perspective - Tips, Tricks and Optimization
About the speaker:
Mr. Jonathan Green , Bsc (Hons), PgC
Radiographer
Superintendent Paediatric CT Radiographer
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
Bristol, United Kingdom
Jonathan Green has worked as a radiographer in paediatric radiology at the Bristol Royal Hospital for children (BRHC) for 20 years. In the last 8 years he was instrumental in setting up the first dedicated Paediatric/Neonatal CT scanning service in Bristol with an Aquilion one (vision edition) CT scanner. The service provides CT imaging for a wide range of specialties for the whole of the south west of England, South Wales and South Gloucestershire. It is one of only 5 dedicated paediatric major trauma centers in England. Over the years the service has grown to fully utilise volumetric scanning for the benefit of its patients including cardiac gated imaging and the only dynamic 4D airway CT service for paediatric patients in the UK.
Learning objectives:
Abstract:
Paediatric CT scanning is much less performed than adult CT and even less so as a dedicated paediatric scanning service. As such there is limited information out there regarding best practices and how to scan children successfully. Through this presentation Jon will share his experience as a radiographer running a dedicated paediatric CT scanning service using a wide detector CT system. This will include tips regarding scanning and reconstruction techniques, immobilisation and distraction methods, dose reduction, scanner features that assist paediatric scanning and contrast CT examination protocols and practices. He will also share his experience of optimisation of protocols for neonatal and cardiac gated CT scans with some before and after examples and showcase an example of how wide detector CT has changed a clinical pathway for paediatric patients in Bristol, UK.
14:30 – 15:30 (Room 0.16)
Pediatric CT from Radiographer Perspective - Tips, Tricks and Optimization
About the speaker:
Mr. Jonathan Green , Bsc (Hons), PgC
Radiographer
Superintendent Paediatric CT Radiographer
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
Bristol, United Kingdom
Jonathan Green has worked as a radiographer in paediatric radiology at the Bristol Royal Hospital for children (BRHC) for 20 years. In the last 8 years he was instrumental in setting up the first dedicated Paediatric/Neonatal CT scanning service in Bristol with an Aquilion one (vision edition) CT scanner. The service provides CT imaging for a wide range of specialties for the whole of the south west of England, South Wales and South Gloucestershire. It is one of only 5 dedicated paediatric major trauma centers in England. Over the years the service has grown to fully utilise volumetric scanning for the benefit of its patients including cardiac gated imaging and the only dynamic 4D airway CT service for paediatric patients in the UK.
Learning objectives:
- Gain further knowledge on how to scan children successfully
- Gain further insight into paediatric CT protocols
- Gain further knowledge on how scanner features can be utilised for the benefit of paediatric scanning
- Understand how protocols can be optimised for image quality and radiation dose
Abstract:
Paediatric CT scanning is much less performed than adult CT and even less so as a dedicated paediatric scanning service. As such there is limited information out there regarding best practices and how to scan children successfully. Through this presentation Jon will share his experience as a radiographer running a dedicated paediatric CT scanning service using a wide detector CT system. This will include tips regarding scanning and reconstruction techniques, immobilisation and distraction methods, dose reduction, scanner features that assist paediatric scanning and contrast CT examination protocols and practices. He will also share his experience of optimisation of protocols for neonatal and cardiac gated CT scans with some before and after examples and showcase an example of how wide detector CT has changed a clinical pathway for paediatric patients in Bristol, UK.
Eye Care
15:00 – 16:00 (Room 0.14)
Eye and Heart
About the speaker:
Dr. Daniel Rudolf Muth , MD, FEBO
Ophthalmologist
Consultant
Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Zurich (USZ), University of Zurich (UZH)
Zurich, Switzerland
Daniel R. Muth is a consultant for medical retina at the Department of Ophthalmology at University Hospital Zurich (USZ), University of Zurich (UZH), Switzerland. During his training, he completed fellowships at Wilmer Eye Institute at the Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States of America and Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, United Kingdom. His research focus has been mainly related to multimodal imaging: photography, optical coherence tomography (OCT), OCT-angiography, ultrasound, augmented reality. He acts as a journal reviewer for International Ophthalmology (INTE), Journal of Glaucoma (JOG), and Translational Vision Science & Technology (TVST). He is a member of Young Retina Specialists (YOURS) of the European Society of Retina Specialists (EURETINA), European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS), Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Swiss (ARVO Swiss), and German Ophthalmologic Society (DOG).
Learning objectives:
The eye can be a window to the body. With modern ophthalmological imaging systemic pathologies maybe screen early and uninvasively.
Abstract:
To investigate the association between optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) assessed retinal vessel density (VD) and systemic cardiologic parameters.
15:00 – 16:00 (Room 0.14)
Eye and Heart
About the speaker:
Dr. Daniel Rudolf Muth , MD, FEBO
Ophthalmologist
Consultant
Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Zurich (USZ), University of Zurich (UZH)
Zurich, Switzerland
Daniel R. Muth is a consultant for medical retina at the Department of Ophthalmology at University Hospital Zurich (USZ), University of Zurich (UZH), Switzerland. During his training, he completed fellowships at Wilmer Eye Institute at the Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States of America and Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, United Kingdom. His research focus has been mainly related to multimodal imaging: photography, optical coherence tomography (OCT), OCT-angiography, ultrasound, augmented reality. He acts as a journal reviewer for International Ophthalmology (INTE), Journal of Glaucoma (JOG), and Translational Vision Science & Technology (TVST). He is a member of Young Retina Specialists (YOURS) of the European Society of Retina Specialists (EURETINA), European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS), Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Swiss (ARVO Swiss), and German Ophthalmologic Society (DOG).
Learning objectives:
The eye can be a window to the body. With modern ophthalmological imaging systemic pathologies maybe screen early and uninvasively.
Abstract:
To investigate the association between optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) assessed retinal vessel density (VD) and systemic cardiologic parameters.
Interventional X-Ray
17:00-18:00 (Room 0.16)
Interventional X-Ray High Definition, a Decisive Tool for Clinical Decision
About the speaker:
Mr. Andreas Patz
European Clinical Market Manager Interventional X-Ray
Zoetermeer, the Netherlands
Andreas Patz has been working in the interventional modality for 30 years covering product management tasks, advanced applications as well as closely working together with the R&D department on product development.
Learning objectives:
To understand how this imaging technique contributes to a better outcome in high risk interventions
Abstract:
Canon Medical’s Alphenix Interventional systems feature an exclusive high definition (Hi-Def) detector with 76-micron pixel imaging modes, which helps clinicians visualizing anatomical details with higher clarity and deploy devices with greater confidence.
17:00-18:00 (Room 0.16)
Interventional X-Ray High Definition, a Decisive Tool for Clinical Decision
About the speaker:
Mr. Andreas Patz
European Clinical Market Manager Interventional X-Ray
Zoetermeer, the Netherlands
Andreas Patz has been working in the interventional modality for 30 years covering product management tasks, advanced applications as well as closely working together with the R&D department on product development.
Learning objectives:
To understand how this imaging technique contributes to a better outcome in high risk interventions
Abstract:
Canon Medical’s Alphenix Interventional systems feature an exclusive high definition (Hi-Def) detector with 76-micron pixel imaging modes, which helps clinicians visualizing anatomical details with higher clarity and deploy devices with greater confidence.
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