Advanced Imaging and Education Centre (AIEC) Virtual Colonography (May 07 - 09, 2018)

Advanced Imaging and Education Centre (AIEC) Virtual Colonography is organized by Medical Imaging, University of Toronto and will be held during May 07 - 09, 2018 at University of Toronto Advanced Imaging and Education Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The target audience for this medical event is radiologists, gastroenterologists, and CT technologists interested in conducting colorectal cancer screening with high-quality VC. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 23.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

Conference Description :
This three-day course will enable the attendee to acquire appropriate interpretation skills as well as a comprehensive and overall appreciation of the current issues facing virtual colonography, also referred to as virtual colonoscopy (VC).

The course emphasis is on image interpretation with the completion of at least 50 path proven examinations by the third day. The program combines didactic presentations with significant hands-on experience in the setting of small group learning.You will learn to utilize specific 3D tools and recognize pitfalls that will result in a reduction of both reading times and false positives.Other topics include effective patient preparation, colonic distension, extracolonic CT findings, and issues relating to setting up a screening program. Frequent question and answer sessions and one-on-one supervision will allow for immediate feedback. By the conclusion of this course, students will know the essential components needed to run a successful VC screening program.This course also offers the experience of viewing live cases.

Topics to be covered :
• Rationale for colorectal screening
• Introduction to CT colonography
• How to perform a CT colonography
• Patient preparation
• Prep-less techniques
• VC interpretation
• Image interpretation and pitfalls
• Extra colonic findings
• Standardized reporting system
• Flat lesions and their significance
• Computer aided detection and advanced techniques
• Review of clinical trials and current status of CT colonography
• Live virtual colonography demonstration
• Introduction to V3D workstation and buttonology
• Hands-on training and case review (over 50 cases)
• Other issues related to CTC screening
• Building and maintaining a program in Canada

Conference Objectives are :
• Be able to implement the various components of a complete VC examination to acquire high-quality examinations
• Effectively detect polyps
• Be aware of common pitfalls and problems associated with VC interpretation
• Have successfully completed the required number of cases as required for proficiency by the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR)
• Be aware of the role of CT colonography in colorectal screening

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.