Workshop Date
February 13 – 14, 2025
Workshop Venue
Park Plaza London Waterloo
6 Hercules Rd, Lambeth
London SE1 7DP
United Kingdom
Workshop Language
The workshop will be held in English.
Local Organiser and Scientific Coordinator
Prof. M.A. Bali, Brussels/BE
Prof. D.-M. Koh, London/UK
Faculty
M.A. Bali, Brussels/BE
A. Ba-Ssalamah, Vienna/AT
D. Bowden, Cambridge/UK
G. Brancatelli, Palermo/IT
M. Chouhan, Brisbane/AU
D.M. Koh, Sutton/UK
O. Lucidarme, Paris/FR
C. Matos, Lisbon/PT
G. Morana, Treviso/IT
W. Schima, Vienna/AT
J. Shur, London/UK
S.A. Taylor, London/UK
V. Vandecaveye. Leuven/BE
J. Winfield, London/UK
C.J. Zech, Basel/CH
M. Zins , Paris/FR
Workshop description
This workshop offers a comprehensive exploration of advanced abdominal MR imaging, focusing on both the technical and clinical aspects essential for high-quality imaging and accurate disease assessment. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of the technical requirements for abdominal MRI at both 1.5T and 3.0T, including state-of-the-art sequences and AI-enabled image acquisition. The session covers current MR protocols for various abdominal pathologies, the selection and use of contrast agents and adjunctive drugs, as well as key MR safety measures. Troubleshooting common artefacts in abdominal imaging will also be a key focus.
On the clinical side, the workshop will guide participants through the MRI evaluation of focal and diffuse liver diseases, biliary pathologies, and pancreatic lesions, with an emphasis on distinguishing between cystic and solid masses. Additionally, it will cover MRI applications for assessing diseases of the rectum, small bowel, peritoneum, and retroperitoneum. This workshop provides a well-rounded foundation for radiologists and medical professionals looking to expand their expertise in abdominal MR imaging.
Learning objectives:
Part I: Technical implementation
- To understand the technical requirements of MR imaging of the abdomen.
- To review the state-of-the-art abdominal MR imaging sequences at 1.5T and 3.0T, including AI-enabled image acquisitions
- To learn current MR imaging protocols for different abdominal pathologies
- To understand the choice of MR contrast media and other drugs to augment disease assessment
- To appreciate MR safety measures
- To understand and trouble-shoot common MR artefacts in the abdomen
Part II: Abdominal organs and diseases
- To learn the approaches to the evaluation of focal and diffuse liver disease on MRI
- To review the role of MRI for diseases of the biliary disease
- To understand the MR imaging features of cystic and solid pancreatic lesions and their mimics
- To appreciate the role of MRI for diseases of the rectum and small bowel
- To use MRI to assess peritoneal and retroperitoneal diseases
Workshop Programme
Thursday, February 13, 2025
| 08:00 | Registration and Welcome Coffee | |||
| 09:00 | Welcome remarks | D.M. Koh, London/UK, M. Bali, Brussels/BE | ||
| 09:05 - 10:45 | Session 1: How to perform abdominal MRI and do it well | |||
| 09:05 | Back to basics: Abdominal MR sequences and protocols | D.M. Koh, London/UK | ||
| 09:25 | Contemporary MRI for faster and better abdominal imaging | W. Schima, Vienna/ AT | ||
| 09:45 | Case based discussion | D.M. Koh, London/UK, W. Schima, Vienna/AT | ||
| 10:45 | Coffee break | |||
| 11:15 - 13:00 | Session 2: MR contrast medium, MR safety and artefacts | |||
| 11:15 | When to use contrast, what to use and why? | O. Lucidarme, Paris/FR | ||
| 11:35 | Safety in MRI and common MRI artefacts | J. Winfield, London/UK | ||
| 11:50 | Case-based discussion | O. Lucidarme, Paris/FR, J. Winfield, London/UK | ||
| 13:00 | Lunch break | |||
| 14:00 - 15:40 | Session 3: Focal liver disease | |||
| 14:00 | Lesion characterization using extra-cellular contrast agents | G. Brancatelli, Palermo/IT | ||
| 14:20 | Lesion characterization usinghepatobiliary contrast agents | A. Ba-Ssalamah, Vienna/AT | ||
| 14:40 | Case-based discussion | G. Brancatelli, Palermo/IT, A. Ba-Ssalamah, Vienna/AT | ||
| 15:40 | Coffee break | |||
| 16:10 - 17:30 | Session 4: Diffuse liver disease | |||
| 16:10 | MRI of liver cirrhosis | D. Bowden, Cambridge/UK | ||
| 16:30 | MRI of liver steatosis and iron | M. Chouhan, Brisbane/AU | ||
| 16:50 | Case-based discussion | D. Bowden, Cambridge/UK, M. Brisbane/AU | ||
| 17:50 | Adjourn | |||
Friday, February 14, 2025 | ||||
| 08:30 | Welcome Coffee | |||
| 09:00 - 10:40 | Session 5: Biliary disease | |||
| 09:00 | MRCP: technique, tricks and pitfalls | C. Matos, Lisbon/PT | ||
| 09:20 | Benign and malignant diseases with biliary dilatation | M. Bali, Brussels/BE | ||
| 09:40 | Case-based discussion | C. Matos, Lisbon/PT, M. Bali, Brussels/ BE | ||
| 10:40 | Coffee break | |||
| 11:10 - 12:50 | Session 6: Pancreas | |||
| 11:10 | MRI for evaluating solid lesions of the pancreas | M. Zins, Paris/FR | ||
| 11:30 | MRI for characterizing cystic lesions of the pancreas | G. Morana, Treviso/IT | ||
| 11:50 | Case-based discussion | M. Zins, Paris/FR; G. Morana, Treviso/IT | ||
| 12:50 | Lunch break | |||
| 13:50- 15:30 | Session 7: GI tract | |||
| 13:50 | Essentials of small bowel MRI | S. A. Taylor, London/UK | ||
| 14:10 | MRI assessment of rectal cancer for TME and beyond TME surgery | J. Shur, London/UK | ||
| 14:30 | Case-based discussion | S. A. Taylor, London/UK; J. Shur, London/UK | ||
| 15:30 | Coffee break | |||
| 16:00 - 17:40 | S8: Other diagnostic and therapeutic considerations in the abdomen | |||
| 16:00 | MRI of peritoneal diseases | V. Vandecaveye, Leuven/BE | ||
| 16:20 | MR imaging in minimally invasive treatments of the liver | C. Zech, Basel/CH | ||
| 16:40 | Case-based discussion | V. Vandecaveye, Leuven/BE; C. Zech, Basel/ CH | ||
| 17:40 | Closing remarks | |||
Registration
Fees
| Radiologists, Physicians | Radiologists in Training (Residents) | |
|---|---|---|
ESGAR Member | € 590.00 | € 350.00 |
Non Member | € 790.00 | € 450.00 |
Registration fee includes
- access to lectures and interactive case discussions
- final programme
- electronic syllabus
- coffee breaks
- lunch or lunchbox
- certificate of attendance
The number of participants per workshop is limited and registrations will be accepted on a first come first served basis. Together with the registration payment is necessary. Registrations as radiologist in training (Residents) must be accompanied by a confirmation of the head of the department confirming the status as Resident.
CME Accreditation
An application will be made to the EACCME for CME accreditation of this event. The EACCME is an institution of the UEMS (www.uems.eu).