ISMRM 21st Annual Meeting & Exhibition ○ 20-26 April 2013 ○ Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
WEEKDAY EDUCATIONAL COURSE
Bowel
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate to Advanced
ORGANIZERS: Masoom A. Haider, M.D., F.R.C.P.C., Shahid M. Hussain, M.D., Ph.D., John P. Mugler, III, Ph.D. & Caroline Reinhold, M.D.
Tuesday, 23 April 2013
 
OVERVIEW
This two-hour course focuses on MRI evaluation of inflammatory bowel disease, perianala fistulas, and rectal cancer. Presentations on MRI technique with a case-based approach will focus on inflammatory bowel disease. Detailed findings of perianal fistulas and the intricate anorectal anatomy will be described. In addition, state-of-the-art method for rectal staging and follow-up will be illustrated.
 
TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is aimed at radiologists, clinical support scientists and MR technologists who are involved in bowel imaging and wish to learn about the applications of MRI for inflammatory bowel disease, perianal fistula and rectal cancer.
 
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

  • Use MR imaging in the evaluation and follow-up of patients with suspected inflammatory bowel disease;
  • Describe the normal anatomy of the anorectal region and be able to identify and classify perianal fistulas; and
  • Identify the added value of MRI in the pre- and post-operative management of patients with rectal carcinoma.
 

PROGRAM

Moderators: Shahid M. Hussain, M.D., Ph.D. & Diego R. Martin, M.D., Ph.D., F.R.C.P.C.

         
10:00 Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Technique Sharon E. Clarke, M.D., Ph.D.
10:30 Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Case Studies Stuart A. Taylor, F.R.C.R.
11:00 MRI of Perianal Fistulas Roy S. Dwarkasing, M.D.
11:30 Rectal Carcinoma: Staging & Follow-Up Stephanie Nougaret, M.D.
         
12:00     Adjournment