90995 - Neuroanatomy CT Interventional Neuroradiology

Academic Year 2023/2024

  • Docente: Luigi Cirillo
  • Credits: 1
  • SSD: MED/37
  • Language: Italian
  • Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
  • Campus: Bologna
  • Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Imaging and Radiotherapy techniques (cod. 9079)

Learning outcomes

The student acquires in depth CT neuroanatomy, Neuroangio - CT and Interventional neuroradiology, radiation protection of operators and patients.

Course contents

Antomy of the intra and extra cranial Cerebrovascular System

The different techniques of Interventional Neuroradiological treatment, both endovascular and percutaneous, will be presented.

Digital angiography and technological update

CT and studies aimed at guiding interventional procedures

CT angiography and perfusion CT techniques and their rationale in emergency and elective cerebral vascular malformation and steno-occlusive pathologies

Materials and medical devices for endovascular treatments of vascular malformations

Materials and medical devices for endovascular treatments of ischemic stroke

Materials and medical devices for percutaneous spinal treatments

Teaching methods

PPT presentations

Assessment methods

The verification of learning takes place through a final exam which ascertains the acquisition of the expected knowledge and skills by carrying out a written test which includes forced choice questions with 5 alternative answers (or open questions on topics relating to the main objectives of the Course ).

Office hours

See the website of Luigi Cirillo