Focusing on Pediatric & Adult Abdominal Imaging
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Credit hours: TBA
| FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2024 Symposium of Breast Imaging (Westin Harbour Suites) Hosted by the Canadian Association of Radiologists There will be 5-7 minutes after each talk to allow for questions and comments | ||
| 4:00pm | Pediatric Breast Imaging | Dr. Carolyn Flegg |
| 4:30pm | Post Operative Breast Imaging Objectives. At the conclusion of this educational presentation, the participants will be able to: 1. Describe the common surgical procedures used in the treatment of breast cancer 2. Recognize common benign imaging findings after breast conserving therapy 3. Identify typical imaging findings of tumour recurrence in the breast after breast conserving therapy | Dr. Carolyn Flegg |
| 5:00pm – 7:00pm | Reception (Westin Elements) | |
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2024 | ||
| All academic talks include 5-15 minutes for questions and comments. | ||
| 7:30am | Registration and hot breakfast with a message from one of our Platinum Sponsors | MD |
| 8:00am | Opening remarks and welcome | Dr. Mareen Kraus |
| 8:10am | Update from the Canadian Association of Radiologists Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: 1. Prescribe to the improvement of health care delivery in teams, organizations, and systems, by learning more about the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) and its advocacy program. 2. Further engage in the stewardship of health care resources, by learning about the CAR’s governance structure and best practices. 3. Demonstrate leadership in professional practice as well as their career’s, by learning about the CAR’s affiliates societies and entry to practice groups. These three learning objectives reflect the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada’s CANMeds program. | Dr. Ania Kielar |
| 8:25am | Manchester Lecture – Acute abdomen in neonates – Congenital bowel obstruction, malrotation and necrotizing enterocolitis Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: 1. Differentiate the major causes of an acute abdomen due to gastrointestinal abnormalities in neonates. 2. Recognize the role of plain radiographs, sonography and contrast examinations of the GI tract in acute conditions in this age group. 3. Distinguish the appearances of the acute conditions on the various imaging modalities. | Dr. Alan Daneman |
| 9:15am | IBD Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: 1. Describe imaging options used to evaluate pediatric IBD 2. Recognize patterns of bowel inflammation and damage on ultrasound and MRI 3. Apply bowel imaging to align with treatment goals in pediatric IBD | Dr. Mary Louise Greer |
| 10:00am | Break (Vendor’s Lounge) | |
| 10:30am | Atypical and equivocal appendicitis – and b. twists and turns of the GI-tract Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: 1. Identify and differentiate various gastrointestinal twists and turns and the clinical implications of the same. 2. Recognize atypical presentations of appendicitis on imaging studies, as well as other entities which mimic appendicitis. 3. Apply an algorithmic approach to patients where diagnosis of appendicitis is equivocal on CT | Dr. Satheesh Krishna Jeyaraj |
| 11:15am | Misses and opportunities in the initial imaging diagnosis of lung cancer Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: 1. Recognize the types of lung nodules that are most likely to be missed or misinterpreted on CT. 2. Determine when to consider malignancy as a cause of pleural thickening, consolidation, or endobronchial filling. 3. Navigate and overcome systemic barriers to safe patient care during the initial radiologic diagnosis of lung cancer. | Dr. Daria Manos |
| 12:00pm | Lunch / NSAR Business Meeting (Main Conference Room) | |
| 1:00pm | A message from one of our Platinum Sponsors | Hologic |
| 1:05pm | Imaging of pediatric abdominal emergencies Objectives. Through an interactive, case-based session, participants will be able to: 1. Interpret imaging in children with acute abdominal pain who visit emergency departments. 2. Differentiate the imaging characteristics of common pediatric abdominal emergencies and pitfalls of one entity from others. 3. Evaluate the radiologist’s role in the timely diagnosis and management of life-threatening emergent conditions. | Dr. Daddy Mata-Mbemba |
| 1:50pm | Abdominal masses in neonates and young infants Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: 1. Deduce the origin of masses of the abdomen in neonates and young infants. 2. Interpret the appearances of the common masses on sonography, CT and MR. 3. Evaluate the role of the different imaging modalities in this age group, particularly the crucial role of sonography in diagnosis and follow-up. | Dr. Alan Daneman |
| 2:35pm | Break (Vendor’s Lounge) | |
| 3:05pm | Pediatric MSK fundamentals Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: 1. Describe patterns of normal bone development and healing 2. Recognize common childhood fractures 3. Distinguish pediatric fractures by pattern, location and etiology | Dr. Mary Louise Greer |
| 3:50pm | Cases from the archives Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: 1. Be able to apply advanced diagnostic techniques to identify and differentiate between complex radiologic findings, improving their ability to diagnose challenging cases accurately. (Enhance Diagnostic Skills) 2. Develop improved critical thinking and problem-solving skills by analyzing cases, understanding the decision-making process behind diagnostic choices, and discussing alternative approaches and outcomes. (Foster Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving) 3. Recognize the importance of continuous learning and adaptation, staying updated with evolving imaging technologies, and integrating new knowledge into their practice to enhance patient care. (Promote Continuous Learning and Adaptation) | Dr. Satheesh Krishna Jeyaraj |
| 4:50pm | Closing remarks – Day 1 | Dr. Mareen Kraus |
| 6:30pm | Evening Harbour Cruise Harbour Queen – Ambassatours 1751 Lower Water Street | |
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2024 | ||
| 7:30am | Continental breakfast | |
| 8:00am | Welcome and opening remarks | Dr. Mareen Kraus |
| 8:05am | A message from one of our Platinum Sponsors | AGFA HealthCare |
| 8:10am | Residents present interesting cases Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: 1. Recognize the expected pathology in cervico-cranial anatomy 2. Critique classical pediatric cases with problem-solving skills 3. Recognize the importance of radiation sparing in computed tomography for the pediatric population | Dalhousie Radiology Residents & Technologist Jessica Kimber |
| 8:55am | Chest imaging in children Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: 1. Describe a range of chest infections & neoplasms seen in childhood 2. Employ radiographic anatomic landmarks to localize chest disease 3. Recognize distinguishing features of different pediatric chest pathologies across modalities | Dr. Mary Louise Greer |
| 9:40am | Thyroid disease in children and adolescents Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: 1. Assess the variety of thyroid diseases encountered in children and adolescents. 2. Distinguish the differences between thyroid carcinoma in this age group compared to adults. 3. Recognize the sonographic appearances of thyroid diseases unique to children and adolescents. | Dr. Alan Daneman |
| 10:25am | Break (Vendors’ lounge) | |
| 10:55am | Update on Abdominal Imaging in Nova Scotia Objectives: At the end of the session, participants will be able to: 1. Describe updated guidelines and quality improvement initiatives in abdominal imaging in Nova Scotia 2. Identify current challenges and areas for future improvement in abdominal imaging | Dr. Andreu Costa |
| 11:40am | Scope of pediatric interventional radiology in Nova Scotia Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: 1. Describe the Pediatric IR practice 2. Summarize the present PIR practice at the IWK 3. Appraise the future of PIR at the IWK and in Atlantic Canada | Dr. Ziad Farhat |
| 12:25pm | Classification v2019 – Why does it matter? Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: 1. Describe the Bosniak classification system, including the criteria used to categorize cystic renal masses into different Bosniak categories (I, II, IIF, III, IV), and explain the significance of each category in terms of the potential for malignancy and the recommended clinical management. (Understand the Bosniak Classification System) 2. Accurately identify and interpret the key imaging features of cystic renal masses on CT and MRI that are used in the Bosniak classification. (Identify Imaging Features) 3. Apply the Bosniak classification in clinical scenarios by analyzing imaging examples, making appropriate diagnostic decisions, and recommending follow-up or treatment strategies based on the Bosniak class of the cystic renal mass. (Apply the Classification in Clinical Practice). | Dr. Satheesh Krishna Jeyaraj |
| 1:10pm | Conclusion of the 2024 Atlantic Radiology Conference Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: 1. Recognize the needs of Nova Scotia community radiologists in pediatric and adult, breast and abdominal imaging 2. Be able to identify all the key information presented on pediatric and adult, breast and abdominal imaging 3. Be able to apply the shared understanding of pediatric and adult, breast and abdominal imaging in their own institutions and share their knowledge with peers. | Dr. Mareen Kraus |