Refresher Course: Abdominal and Gastrointestinal
RC 501 - Abbreviated MRI protocols in the abdomen
Lectures
1
Chairperson's introduction
03:00Isabelle De Kock, Ghent / BE
2
Abbreviated MRI of the pancreas: fast but accurate?
15:00Giulia Zamboni, Verona / IT
3
Abbreviated liver MRI: a game changer for surveillance
15:00Jeong Min Lee, Seoul / KR
4
Abbreviated MRI for the GI tract: where do we stand?
15:00Karin Horsthuis, Amsterdam / NL
5
Panel discussion: Abbreviated MRI: can less be more?
12:00Panel discussion: Abbreviated MRI: can less be more?
3 min
Chairperson's introduction
Isabelle De Kock, Ghent / Belgium
15 min
Abbreviated MRI of the pancreas: fast but accurate?
Giulia Zamboni, Verona / Italy
- To define key sequences needed for pancreatic lesion detection and staging.
- To evaluate the role of abbreviated MRI for pancreatic cysts and high-risk screening.
- To discuss diagnostic performance versus full protocols and practical limitations.
15 min
Abbreviated liver MRI: a game changer for surveillance
Jeong Min Lee, Seoul / Korea, Republic of
- To review current protocols for abbreviated liver MRI in hepatocellular carcinoma screening.
- To understand the impact of contrast agents and timing on lesion detectability.
- To assess diagnostic accuracy and cost-effectiveness in cirrhotic populations.
15 min
Abbreviated MRI for the GI tract: where do we stand?
Karin Horsthuis, Amsterdam / Netherlands
- To explore abbreviated protocols for Crohn’s disease, rectal cancer, and pelvic floor disorders.
- To identify essential sequences that maintain diagnostic value.
- To evaluate patient comfort, scan time, and workflow advantages.
12 min
Panel discussion: Abbreviated MRI: can less be more?