Imaging and radiotherapy techniques

Professor
Academic discipline: Diagnostica per immagini e radioterapia (MED/36)
Field: Scienze e tecniche di radiologia medica per immagini e radioterapia
Type of training activity: Characterising

8 hours
of face-to-face activities

1 credits

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Integrated course unit module: IMAGE DIAGNOSTICS III

Learning objectives

To know the technique of acquisition, rebuilding and post-processing of osteoarticular imaging through TC and RM, specifically referring to the optimization of the imaging protocol in relation to the clinical question.

Prerequisites

Exceeded the Examination of Image Diagnostics and Radiotherapy II

Course unit content

CT osteoarticular imaging acquisition protocols. Osteoarticular MR: indication, MR protocol, anatomy, elemental semeiotics.

Full programme

Fundamentals of CT tomography in relation to specialized osteoarticular diagnostics, with particular attention to the hardware features and techniques of radiant dose optimization in relation to the clinical question. Indication of low and low dose CT protocols, acquisition technique and reconstruction options. Magnetic Resonance Fundamentals (RM). Clinical integration into the RM examination, in particular the fundamentals of clinical medicine for a reasonably-priced MR protocol in relation to pathology, clinical questions and cost / benefit ratios. Provide basic medical content and develop the previously acquired technical knowledge and practices to optimize the execution of RM examinations in the breast, abdominal, musculoskeletal and thoracic environments.

Bibliography

Materials provided by teachers and reference books in Italian and English, scientific articles. Guidelines of the Italian Society of Medical Radiology (SIRM).

Teaching methods

Frontal lessons

Assessment methods and criteria

Oral exam

Other information

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DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING AND RADIATION THERAPY 3 cod. 1004906