Refresher Course: Abdominal and Gastrointestinal
RC 1201 - Bowel ischaemia: urgent or emergency?
Lectures
1
Chairperson's introduction
03:00Markus Obmann, Basel / CH
2
How to choose the right protocol?
15:00Ingrid Millet, GRABELS / FR
3
Spectral-energy CT: should it always be included?
15:00Gonzalo Tardáguila De La Fuente, Vigo / ES
4
Subtle and early signs of bowel ischaemia
15:00Maxime Ronot, Paris / FR
5
Panel discussion: How to determine if it is really urgent
12:00Panel discussion: How to determine if it is really urgent
3 min
Chairperson's introduction
Markus Obmann, Basel / Switzerland
15 min
How to choose the right protocol?
Ingrid Millet, GRABELS / France
- To describe the value of multiphase contrast-enhanced CT imaging.
- To discuss the necessity of a true non-contrast phase.
- To learn the optimal acquisition parameters and post-processing techniques.
15 min
Spectral-energy CT: should it always be included?
Gonzalo Tardáguila De La Fuente, Vigo / Spain
- To understand the basic physics principles underlying spectral CT imaging.
- To analyse imaging protocols for bowel ischaemia using spectral CT.
- To understand how to optimise and implement appropriate spectral CT protocols in daily practice.
15 min
Subtle and early signs of bowel ischaemia
Maxime Ronot, Paris / France
- To understand the pathophysiology of mesenteric ischaemia and how this affects the CT findings.
- To know the imaging differences between arterial, venous and non-occlusive ischaemia.
- To learn the main signs of established bowel necrosis.
12 min
Panel discussion: How to determine if it is really urgent