2020 Computed Tomography About This CME Teaching Activity 2020 Computed Tomography This CME activity is designed to deliver a practical, yet clinically relevant review of CT imaging while emphasizing the latest technological advances. Tips, techniques, and expanded clinical applications are highlighted throughout the program. Modern radiation dose reduction technology and imaging strategies are highlighted. Target Audience This CME activity is designed to educate diagnostic imaging physicians who supervise and interpret CT studies. This CME activity should also be useful to referring physicians who order these studies so that they might gain a greater appreciation of the strengths and limitations of clinically relevant CT studies. Educational Objectives At the completion of this CME teaching activity, you should be able to: Discuss the role of CT and CTA in the evaluation of kidney and liver disease. Describe the expanding role of CT in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal pathology. Optimize pulmonary and cardiac scanning techniques and protocols. Differentiate suspicious from benign lung nodules. No special educational preparation is required for this CME activity. TOPICS/SPEAKERS BODY Session 1 B, S Expert Differential Diagnosis: Dilated BowelMichael P. Federle, M.D. B Approach to a Thick Colonic Wall on CTDushyant V. Sahani, M.D. B CT Radiation Dose: Magnitude and MitigationFergus Coakley, M.D. Session 2 B, CTA CT of the Acute Abdomen: GU ApplicationsElliot K. Fishman, M.D., FACR B, CTA CT of Renal Masses: A Practical ApproachFergus Coakley, M.D. B Differential Diagnosis: Cystic PancreaticMichael P. Federle, M.D. Session 3 B, CTA CT Evaluation of GI BleedingElliot K. Fishman, M.D., FACR B Update on Pancreatic Cancer ImagingDushyant V. Sahani, M.D. B Pearls and Pitfalls in Body CTFergus Coakley, M.D. Session 4 B Right Lower Quadrant PainMichael P. Federle, M.D. B Understanding and Avoiding Malpractice in Body CTFergus Coakley, M.D. B CT Imaging of NAFLD, NASH and the Metabolic SyndromePerry Pickhardt, M.D. Session 5 B Expert Differential Diagnosis: The Cystic Hepatic MassMichael P. Federle, M.D. B Dual Energy CT: Science and PracticeDushyant V. Sahani, M.D. B CT Imaging of Peritoneal DiseasePerry Pickhardt, M.D. Session 6 Deep Learning: What You Need to Know as a Radiologist TodayElliot K. Fishman, M.D., FACR B Incidental Findings at Abdominal CTPerry Pickhardt, M.D. B CT for Non-invasive Staging of Liver Fibrosis: Beyond ElastographyPerry Pickhardt, M.D. B Tips, Tricks and Pitfalls in Body Oncology CTDushyant V. Sahani, M.D. Released: 04/15/20 Duration: 17 Hours
