Course Description

Course Description

This 4 day course is designed to bring the practicing physician interested in imaging the head and neck a range of useful and state-of-the-art information regarding the performance of imaging exams, the important anatomy and typical and unusual imaging findings, and pathology of a broad spectrum of diseases.  This practical information from some of the very best speakers and experts in their field will present to you vital information on the most common pathologies that you can use immediately in your own practice.  The course has been structured to provide a wide range of lectures regarding common problems seen in an active practice.  The faculty will lecture on diseases of the head and neck, and will also present interesting case sessions for active audience participation.  The faculty is completely accessible for informal discussions, to answer questions, and to help participants with problem areas in imaging.

Course Objectives

1. Review the normal anatomy of the head and neck as depicted on imaging studies, and understand the compartment approach to lesion location.
2. Understand the imaging approach to patients with common head and neck presentations.
3. Increase your knowledge of the imaging of head and neck neoplasia, and the proper staging of tumors
4. Understand the limitations of imaging in disease of the head and neck.

 Target Audience

Radiologists, Head and Neck Surgeons, Neurosurgeons, Otologists, Orthopedic surgeons, Radiation Oncologists, Radiology, and Otolaryngology residents or fellows, and other allied health care providers with an interest in the imaging and treatment of Head and Neck anatomy and pathology.

Accreditation

The International Institute for Continuing Medical Education, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation

The International Institute for Continuing Medical Education, Inc., designates this live activity for a maximum of 25.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Dr. Anil T Ahuja

1. Evolution of Head and Neck Ultrasound
2. Normal Sonographic Anatomy of Head and Neck
3. Sonography of Thyroid Nodules
4. Ultrasound of Diffuse Thyroid Disease
5. Role of Ultrasound in Parathyroid Imaging
6. Ultrasound Surveillance of Past Thyroid Surgery
7. Sonography of Salivary Gland Lesions: Usual Culprits
8. Sonography of Unusual Salivary Gland Lesions
9. Sonography of Neck Nodes
10. Ultrasound of Non-Nodal, Non-Thyroidal Neck Lumps

Dr. Robin Cassumbhoy

1. Laryngeal CT Anatomy
2. Cervical Nodes: CT Anatomy and Levels Classification
3. Temporal Bone: CT Anatomy
4. Head and Neck SCC: CT / MRI Approach
5. Trigeminal Nerve: Imaging Anatomy
6. Brachial Plexus: MRI Anatomy with Pathology Correlation
7. Sinonasal CT Anatomy

Dr. Richard Wiggins

1. Head and Neck Cross Sectional Imaging
2. Suprahyoid Neck Cross Sectional Imaging
3. Infrahyoid Neck Cross Sectional Imaging
4. Fallor Ergo Sum, Misadventures in Head and Neck Imaging
5. Cranial Nerve 5 and 7 Pathology
6. Middle Ear Pathology
7. Mastoid and Petrous Apex Pathology
8. Lower Cranial Nerves
9. Sinonasal Pathology
10. CPA/IAC
11. Central Skull Base
12. Oral Cavity
13. Larynx Pathology

Schedule

Thursday, August 03

Friday, August 04

Saturday, August 05

Sunday, August 06

Speakers

Program Directors

Anil T. Ahuja, MD, FRCR, FHKCR, FHKAM

Richard H. Wiggins, III, MD, CIIP, FSIIM

Program Faculty

Anil T. Ahuja, MD, FRCR, FHKCR, FHKAM

Chairman and Professor

Department of Imaging and Interventional Radiology
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong S.A.R.

Robin Cassumbhoy, MB BS, FRANZCR

Radiologist

DiagnostiCare East Keilor

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
Western Health

Richard H. Wiggins, III, MD, CIIP, FSIIM

Professor

Director of Head and Neck Imaging

Department of Radiology, Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, and BioMedical Informatics
University of Utah Health Sciences Center
Salt Lake City, UT, USA

Registration

Fees

A letter of verification from the Department Chairman must accompany the application of anyone wishing to qualify for the reduced rate. Enrollment will be confirmed on the basis of registration fee. We do not process registration without payment. We cannot guarantee course materials on site for a registration received after 07/03/2017.

Sign-in

Sign-in will take place on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at 11:00 AM in the Ballroom Foyer.

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Accommodations

Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport

Venue

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Travel

Airfare

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Cancellations received in writing by June 27, 2017, will receive a refund minus a $75 handling fee. There will be no refunds for cancellations received after that time.

Confirmation

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Disclosure Statement

It is the policy of the International Institute for Continuing Medical Education, Inc. to comply with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for commercial support of CME activities. All faculty participants in IICME programs are required to disclose to the program audience any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest related to this meeting or its content. Faculty disclosure forms are included in the course syllabus and are available at the registration desk for participating review. In addition, faculty disclosure will be made at the beginning of each lecture.

Disclaimer

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