A Review of Basic and Advanced Pediatric Imaging Techniques

This program is designed to help radiologists become familiar with current state-of-the-art body MR imaging techniques, the practical applications of these techniques, and the key MR imaging features of a wide array of disease processes in children. The goal of the program is to help pediatric radiologists, general radiologists and MRI technologists continually improve clinical performance and pediatric health care through the proper application MR imaging techniques and to better understand the role of body MRI in the management and treatment of pediatric diseases. It will help you to better:

• Discuss basic techniques and ways to improve routine use of body MRI in terms of quality
• Describe advanced techniques that are being applied in body MR imaging
• Discuss the present and future role of body MRI in pediatric oncology
• Review clinical experiences as it pertains to the use of body MRI in the management and treatment of pediatric diseases

TOPICS

Applied Physics and MRI Techniques

• When to Use What Sequences – Govind B. Chavhan, MD, DNB, DABR

• How We Do It: Body MR Angiography – Rajesh Krishnamurthy, MD

• Optimization and Artifact Reduction in Abdominal MRI – Taylor Chung, MD

Hepatobiliary

• Clinical Perspective: Hepatobiliary Diseases in Children – Binita Kamath, MD

• MRI of Liver Tumors – Alexander J. Towbin, MD

• MRI of Diffuse Liver Diseases-Fat, Iron, Fibrosis – Andrew T. Trout, MD

• MRI of Pancreatobiliary Diseases – Govind B. Chavhan, MD, DNB, DABR

Genitourinary

• Clinical Perspective: MR Urography – Walid Farhat, MD

• Functional MR Urography Protocol Optimization: Tips & Tricks – Kassa Darge, MD, PhD

• MR Urography Applications – Jonathan R. Dillman, MD, MS

• Female Pelvis: Congenital Anomalies – Jesse Courtier, MD

• Female Pelvis: Acquired Abnormalities Including Tumors – Monica Epelman, MD

Bowel Imaging

• MR Imaging in the Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease – Anne Griffiths, MD

• How We Do It: MR Enterography – Mary-Louise Greer, MBBS

• MR Enterography: Interpretation and Added-Value – Jonathan R. Dillman, MD, MSc

• MRI of Perianal Fistula – Michael S. Gee, MD, PhD

MRI Protocol Session

Moderator
Govind B. Chavhan, MD, DNB, DABR

Panelists:

• Liver Dynamic – Alexander J. Towbin, MD

• Abdominal Tumor – Geetika Khanna, MD, MS

• Female Pelvis – Monica Epelman, MD

• Thoracic Outlet – Govind B. Chavhan, MD

• Vascular Anomalies – Oscar Navarro, MD

Advanced MRI Techniques

• Diffusion Weighted Imaging – Govind B. Chavhan, MD, DNB, DABR

• MR Elastography – Daniel J. Podberesky, MD

• Whole Body MRI in Children – Geetika Khanna, MD, MS

Pediatric Body Oncology

• Clinical Perspective: MRI in Body Tumors – Ronald Grant, MD

• Marrow Imaging – Paul S. Babyn, MD

• Current Role of MRI in Pediatric Body Oncology – Ethan A. Smith, MD

• What MRI Can Tell Us About Neurogenic Tumors and Rhabdomyosarcoma – Beth McCarville, MD

Superficial Lesions, Vascular Anomalies and Chest

• MRI of Soft-tissue Vascular Anomalies – Oscar Navarro, MD

• MRI of Mediastinum, Pleura and Chest Wall – David Manson, MD

Potpourri

• Minimizing Sedation for MRI: Alternative Techniques – Michael S. Gee, MD, PhD

• MRI for Appendicitis – Michael M. Moore, MD

• MRI of Anorectal Malformation – Daniel J. Podberesky, MD

• Case Based Review – Taylor Chung, MD; Kassa Darge, MD, PhD

Learning Objectives

After viewing this program, participants will be better able to:

• Discuss basic techniques and ways to improve routine use of body MRI in terms of quality
• Describe advanced techniques that are being applied in body MR imaging
• Discuss the present and future role of body MRI in pediatric oncology
• Review clinical experiences as it pertains to the use of body MRI in the management and treatment of pediatric diseases

Intended Audience

This activity was planned for pediatric radiologists and general radiologists who care for pediatric patients.

Date of Original Release: November 1, 2015
Date Credits Expire: October 31, 2018

HOMEPAGE: http://www.oakstone.com/pediatric-body-mri