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Central ESGAR Office

European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology

Europäische Gesellschaft für Gastrointestinal und Abdominal Radiologie

E-Mail: office@esgar.org

CT colonography is a noninvasive examination of the entire colon for the detection of colorectal neoplasia. Dedicated training in performing and analyzing the examination is vital for successfully implementing CTC in clinical practice.

This CME-accredited on-line workshop features an international expert faculty of speakers who will provide a comprehensive coverage of all relevant aspects of CT colonography in a new interactive teaching format.

The clinical relevance of colorectal adenomas and cancers as well as the role of CTC in colorectal cancer screening will be discussed. Technical aspects with regards to patient preparation, scanning protocols, and image interpretation strategies will be presented in a practical format. A wide range of colorectal pathologies as well as pitfalls seen at CT colonography will be interactively discussed and recommendations for reporting will be given.

The course format will include state-of-the-art didactic lectures, interactive case-based discussions, and Q & A sessions.