Refresher Course: Chest
RC 1304 - From pulmonary nodule detection to histopathological diagnosis and treatment: which route to choose?
Lectures
1
Chairperson's introduction
05:00Anna Rita Larici, Rome / IT
2
The endobronchial route
15:00Arschang Valipour, Vienna / AT
3
The transthoracic route
15:00Peter Beddy, Dublin / IE
4
Thermal ablation of malignant pulmonary nodules
15:00Carole Ridge, Dublin / IE
5
Panel discussion: Building bridges between radiologists and pulmonologists in the interventional approach of pulmonary nodules
10:00Panel discussion: Building bridges between radiologists and pulmonologists in the interventional approach of pulmonary nodules
5 min
Chairperson's introduction
Anna Rita Larici, Rome / Italy
15 min
The endobronchial route
Arschang Valipour, Vienna / Austria
1. To get familiar with the endoscopic approach to solitary pulmonary nodules.
2. To learn about the challenges and opportunities of modern endobronchial navigation techniques.
2. To learn about the challenges and opportunities of modern endobronchial navigation techniques.
15 min
The transthoracic route
Peter Beddy, Dublin / Ireland
1. To discuss a safe technique for transthoracic image guided lung biopsy.
2. To learn tips for the biopsy of lesions in tricky locations.
3. To understand how to identify and treat complications.
2. To learn tips for the biopsy of lesions in tricky locations.
3. To understand how to identify and treat complications.
15 min
Thermal ablation of malignant pulmonary nodules
Carole Ridge, Dublin / Ireland
1. To understand the principles of thermal ablation and its application in treating malignant pulmonary nodules.
2. To identify the different types of thermal ablation techniques, such as radiofrequency ablation (RFA), microwave ablation (MWA), and cryoablation.
3. To comprehend the patient selection criteria for thermal ablation, considering nodule size, location, and co-morbidities.
4. To analyse the clinical outcomes and long-term efficacy of thermal ablation in treating malignant pulmonary nodules.
2. To identify the different types of thermal ablation techniques, such as radiofrequency ablation (RFA), microwave ablation (MWA), and cryoablation.
3. To comprehend the patient selection criteria for thermal ablation, considering nodule size, location, and co-morbidities.
4. To analyse the clinical outcomes and long-term efficacy of thermal ablation in treating malignant pulmonary nodules.
10 min
Panel discussion: Building bridges between radiologists and pulmonologists in the interventional approach of pulmonary nodules