Aims

The aims of the workshop are to discuss the different imaging strategies and to provide a comprehensive coverage of the most frequent pathological conditions that can present with acute abdominal pain.
The format of the workshop will include formal lectures that have been assigned to expert colleagues, able to thoroughly discuss each topic. Moreover, an interactive discussion on real clinical cases will be led - in additional “slots” - by the faculty members who will help to discuss imaging strategies and to illustrate the state-of-the-art in the diagnosis of acute abdominal conditions including “challenging cases”. Finally, specific and multidisciplinary sessions will allow the audience to “ask the experts” questions in a direct way.

Target group

Radiologists, radiologists in training

Learning Objectives

• To present US and MDCT diagnostic algorithms and protocols in the initial assessment of patients with acute abdominal pain
• To discuss the imaging features (including US, CT and MRI) of the main pathologies presenting with acute abdominal pain based on structured multi-modality orientated lectures and interactive case presentations
• To illustrate the main differentials and address the various pitfalls in imaging patients with acute abdomen