Refresher Course: Abdominal and Gastrointestinal

RC 301 - Bowel ischaemia: urgency or emergency?

February 26, 11:30 - 12:30 CET

3 min
Chairperson's introduction
15 min
How to choose the right protocol?
  1. To describe the value of multiphase contrast-enhanced CT imaging.
  2. To discuss the necessity of a true non-contrast phase.
  3. To learn the optimal acquisition parameters and post-processing techniques.
15 min
Dual-energy CT: should it always be included?
  1. To know how to optimise a dual-energy CT protocol.
  2. To learn how dual-energy CT can help in diagnosing mesenteric ischaemia.
  3. To understand how to implement dual CT technology in daily practice.
15 min
Subtle and early signs of bowel ischaemia
  1. To understand the pathophysiology of mesenteric ischaemia and how this affects the CT findings.
  2. To know the imaging differences between arterial, venous and non-occlusive ischaemia.
  3. To learn the main signs of established bowel necrosis.
12 min
Panel discussion: How to determine if it's really urgent