“In-bore” MRI-guided biopsy: practical experience

September 13, 2024, Milan/IT

Location

European Institute of Oncology (IEO), via G. Ripamonti 435, 20141 Milan, Italy

Capacity

10 participants

Scientific Leader

Prof. Giuseppe Petralia

Course Rationale

The scientific event aims to optimize the diagnostic pathway of prostate cancer through the reasoned use of multiparametric MRI (MRI-mp) and “in-bore” MRI-guided biopsy. The main professionals involved in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer (Radiologist, Urologist, Radiotherapist, Uropathologist, Radiographer) will be the lecturers of the course.
All participants will be provided with workstations for Clinical Case review, and will observe an MRI-guided biopsy of live case first-hand.

Specialties for which ECM accreditation is sought: radiology

Programme

Particular attention will be given in the clinical cases, to patients with an indication to perform “in-bore” MRI-guided prostate biopsy:

• PI-RADS 3-5 lesions with negative standard and/or fusion ultrasound guided biopsy;
• Reclassification biopsy in patients on active surveillance with suspected clinical-laboratory and/or radiological progression;
• Patients with suspected MRI lesions <8mm in size or with lesions in “difficult” sites (cranial, anterior).

The clinical cases to be presented as “live cases” will involve patients with lesions classified with PI-RADS category 3-5 in accordance with PI-RADS v2.1.
After a review of the patients’ MRI-mp and clinical history in the morning session, course participants will be divided into two groups to observe the MRI-guided biopsies of the same patients presented in the “live cases” session.
Other cases will be presented and reviewed under the guidance of the tutors. The patient’s entire diagnostic process will be reviewed, covering the procession from the initial request, through clinical findings, radiological examinations, mpMRI, biopsy and final outcome.

Registration

More information will be available soon.

ESMRMB-GREC Meeting 2024

OCTOBER 2, 2024 | Barcelona/ES

The ESMRMB-GREC meeting is designed as a unique context aimed at sharing ideas and data on MRI contrast agents research and possible gadolinium toxicity after the administration of gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs). We believe that joint international efforts will remain essential to optimize diagnostic efficacy and improve patient safety in MR imaging. Since 2016, the ESMRMB-GREC has adapted the contents of the discussion to current hot topics and has evolved in style even in difficult circumstances imposed by the pandemic restrictions.

Programme

Download here

Contact us at office@esmrmb.org for any questions.

MR Safety Course: Reshape Your Skills

JANUARY 15-18, 2025 | Bolzano/IT

The course aims to promote multidisciplinary collaboration in MRI safety practice, as we are convinced that this is the key to improvement.
Therefore, we strongly suggest the participation of 3 persons from different professional profiles per facility. To encourage this, the registration fee for the second and, in particular, the third participant from the same facility has been significantly reduced.
According to the multidisciplinary philosophy, the speakers and tutors will be from different professional backgrounds. In addition, there will be a substantial practical part to practice different aspects of MRI safety.
And, of course, some social activity, as a welcome party and a private visit to the 5400 years old mummy “Ötzi” guided by our colleagues in charge of its conservation.
For those staying until Sunday, an optional half-day easy trekking tour can be organized, to get a taste of the stunning mountain surroundings.
Looking forward to see you all in Bolzano!

Nadia & Carlo

Course Content:

The course will provide a systematic overview of the risks connected to superconductive clinical MR systems. It will cover both patient safety and personnel safety. The potential hazards related to the 3 different electromagnetic fields used in MR (the static magnetic field, the switched gradient field and RF field) will be presented and experienced in practical sessions. Another important aspect are the standards of MR Safety and compatibility testing in active as well as non-active implants, with a focus on a training in clinical strategies how to handle implant safety issues in the MR environment, enhance patients’ safety and improve the MR workflow in daily routine. Special aspects such as cardio-vascular implants and MR Safety issues in interventional MR will be presented, too. The most recent developments and risks regarding MR contrast agents will be covered. Additionally, an introduction to risk management in clinical MR facilities will be given. Furthermore, the aspect of MRI sustainability will be explored.

The course will provide a combination of lectures and practical training sessions in smaller groups.

Additional MR Safety online pre-course (ESOR):

This course offers a foundational introduction to the topic of MRI Safety and is intended for young radiologists as well as seasoned colleagues wanting to refresh the basics.
Three experts will each share their knowledge in a 40-minute presentation, followed by a short interactive Q&A session.
The best thing is, this course is available for free to all radiologists and radiographers. Please find more details and the link to the online course HERE.
Renowned European experts ensure a high quality-teaching programme combining theory and case presentations with an interactive character.

The course was developed in collaboration with the ESOR and is a perfect preparation ahead of the MR Safety Course taking place in Bolzano.

Course Organisers

Nadia Oberhofer, Bolzano/IT & Carlo Quattrocchi, Torino/IT

Preliminary Programme

Online Only Pre-Course (Date TBA)

Registration Fees

*requires proof of membership and status

To encourage the participation of multiple people of different professional profiles from the same facility, the registration fee for the 2^nd and 3^rd person has been reduced. However, the online registration platform can handle only individual registrations. For bundle registration from the same facility, kindly contact the course secretary directly k.lanza@bibagroup.it   +39 320 805 6286.

For individual registration click HERE

For further information regarding registration please contact Katia Lanza k.lanza@bibagroup.it    +39 320 805 6286.

For any other inquiries please contact either Nadia Oberhofer nadia.oberhofer@sabes.it

Local Info

Please find some information about Bolzano here.

The MRI-RADS in 10 Cases

November 7-8, 2024, Porto/PT

The live training course is organized to allow leaders who have long-time experience in the use of the specific RADS scoring system to give a 90 minute training course of definite and conflictual interactive cases. A total of 18 hours of interactive cases is planned through the whole course.

Since 1993, Reporting and Data Systems (RADS), firstly proposed by the American College of Radiology, have proliferated as a standardized methodology for reporting on imaging findings. Among others, RADS apply to findings in MRI and are meant to reduce the variability in diagnostic reports, to facilitate communication in radiology and to provide a framework for clinical decision and patient management.

Despite the effort that has been done, only few have been implemented into clinical practice while the most are not yet generally used or their impact have been underestimated without any documented evidence on efficacy and efficiency in the MRI workflow.

The implementation of RADS requires standard terminology, probability-based diagnostic approach, image assessment finalized to categorization, structured reporting.

In addition, the fast evolving world of MRI and its nature as a multiparametric modality require constant monitoring of RADS and eventually adaptations for accuracy improvement.

Registration & Programme

More info & registration available here: https://www.theoriacongresos.com/school-of-MRI-2024/

Learning Objectives

As a result of attending the course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the state-of-the-art of all currently available RADS in MRI
• Discover the purpose of the developed MRI RADS and how it affects clinical decision
• Interact with referring clinicians on challenging cases and uncertainty
• Discuss on image interpretation and error mitigation approaches
• Integrate the RADS in the standard MRI reports
• Recognize the opportunities as well as the limitations and challenges of scoring systems

Target Group

Radiologists, Fellows, Residents who are interested in structured reporting in MRI, Clinical oncologists and Radiology Directors and Mentors who want to discover the full potential of available RADS scoring systems in MRI as well as their limitations and implement RADS scoring systems in their institutions for diagnosis and patient management.

Course Organisers

Kai Vilanova, Girona/ES
Alberto Vieira, Porto/PT