ARRS Ultrasound: Core and Emerging Techniques and Concepts 2021 (Videos)

Description

Covering both conventional and advanced diagnostic techniques, this course updates the latest clinical information on body and vascular imaging, provides a multidisciplinary approach to obstetrics and gynecology, reviews current musculoskeletal concepts—including upper and lower extremities—while pointing out pitfalls in neck, chest, abdomen, and spine diseases and disorders in pediatric ultrasound.

Ultrasound: Core and Emerging Techniques and Concepts 2021 Learning Outcomes and Modules

After completing this course, the learner should be able to:

• Develop differential diagnoses for ultrasound findings
• Recognize the imaging and clinical features that allow for refinement of differential diagnosis, allowing for a more specific diagnosis
• Recognize some commonly encountered imaging artifacts in ultrasound and describe why they occur and the techniques to avoid them
• Recognize new ultrasound technologies and describe their use in clinical scenarios
• Outline management decisions affecting a variety of commonly encountered clinical scenarios
• Describe strategies that assist in improving diagnosis in adult and pediatric radiology

Module 1—Head and Neck; Chest and Breast

• Role of Ultrasound in Cancer Predisposition Syndromes—Nancy A. Chauvin, MD
• Neck Masses and Inflammation in Children and Young Adults—Korgun Koral, MD, MBA
• Pediatric Chest Ultrasound: Updated Principles and Applications—Brian D. Coley, MD
• Ultrasound of the Pediatric Breast—Ellen M. Chung, MD

Module 2—Abdominal Emergencies; Vascular Anomalies

• Sonography of Acute Appendicitis and Its Mimics in Children—Marilyn J. Siegel, MD
• Emergent Ultrasound of the Female Pelvis—Helen H.R. Kim, MD
• Acute Scrotal Swelling and Pain in Pediatric Patients—Grace Sian Phillips, MD
• Soft-Tissue Vascular Anomalies—Kathryn S. Milks, MD

Module 3—Spine; Advanced US Techniques and Pitfalls

• Ultrasound of the Neonatal Spine—Geetika Khanna, MD
• Ultrasound Elastography: Techniques, Applications, and Challenges—Jonathan R. Dillman, MD
• Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound for the Pediatric Population—Misun Hwang, MD
• Potential Misses and Pitfalls in Pediatric Ultrasound—Thomas R. Goodman, MD

Module 4—Obstetrics and Gynecology: US and Beyond

• Multimodality Overview of Endometriosis—Maitraya K. Patel, MD
• Fibroid Imaging and Treatment Considerations—Simin Bahrami, MD
• Multimodality and Multidisciplinary Approach to Imaging of Placenta Accreta Spectrum Disorder—Liina Poder, MD
• Pitfalls of Obstetric Imaging—Priyanka Jha, MBBS

Module 5—Vascular US: Beginner to Advanced

• Vascular Ultrasound: Overview, Optimization and Artifacts—Ghaneh Fananapazir, MD
• Lower Extremity Deep Venous Disease: Current Recommendations—Laurence Needleman, MD
• Ultrasound Assessment of Vascular and Nonvascular Gastrointestinal Abnormalities—Margarita V. Revzin, MD
• Carotid Doppler Ultrasound: From Basic Concepts to Advanced Imaging Interpretation—Leslie M. Scoutt, MD

Module 6—New Concepts in US Techniques and Procedures

• Going Small, Thinking Big: The Potential of Microvascular Ultrasound Imaging—Theodore J. Dubinsky, MD
• Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound in Daily Practice: Practical Applications and Tips for Success—David T. Fetzer, MD
• New Ultrasound Techniques for Chronic Liver Disease—Richard G. Barr, MD, PhD

Module 7—Ultrasound: Body Updates

• Ultrasound of Testicular and Extratesticular Scrotal Lesions—Wui K. Chong, MB,BS FRCR
• Screening and Surveillance Ultrasound LI-RADS for Hepatocellular Carcinoma—Aya Kamaya, MD
• Updates in Adnexal Cyst Recommendations—Carol B. Benson, MD
• ACR TI-RADS: Tips and Challenges in Thyroid Nodule Characterization—Jill E. Langer, MD

Module 8—Current Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: What Do I Need to Know?

• Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: New Techniques and Clinical Usefulness—Theodore T. Miller, MD
• Ultrasound Evaluation of Lumps and Bumps: The New Paradigm—Jon A. Jacobson, MD
• Nerve Injuries: Acute and Chronic Findings—Ogonna K. Nwawka, MD
• Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Intervention: A Guide For the Radiologist—Andrew B. Ross, MD

Module 9—Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Upper Extremity

• Shoulder Ultrasound: Current Concepts in Rotator Cuff Anatomy and Diagnostic Approach—Nathalie J. Bureau, MD, MSc, FRCPC
• Ultrasound Diagnosis of Common Elbow Abnormalities: What the Surgeon Wants to Know—Cristy N. French, MD
• It’s All in the Wrist: Ultrasound of Common and Uncommon Pathologic Conditions—Brady K. Huang, MD
• Diagnostic Ultrasound of the Fingers: Scanning Technique, Normal Anatomy, and Pathologic Findings—Nicholas Cole Nacey, MD

Module 10—Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Lower Extremity

• Pelvis and Hip Ultrasound: Approach to Common Diagnoses and Intervention—Colin D. Strickland, MD
• Knee Ultrasound: Common Imaging and Intervention—Erin Alaia, MD
• Ankle Ultrasound: A Review of Tendons, Ligaments, and Scanning Technique—Benjamin D. Levine, MD
• Foot: Pitfalls and Pearls in Diagnostic and Interventional Ultrasound—Stacy E. Smith, MD