39345 - Thoraco-Abdominal Computed Tomography Imaging Techniques

Course contents

Technological evolution of computed tomography:

§ Background

§ Basic principles:

- Physical princi

- Characteristics of the image

§ Parameters TC:

1. Scan parameters:

- Geometrical parameters

- Exposure parameters

2. Parameters of reconstruction

3. Display parameters

§ Components and catatteristiche system techniques TC

§ Principles of traditional CT scan, helical and multilayer

§ Optimization techniques

§ Dose and Image Quality

§ Technological evolution of TC Multilayer

§ Types of detector

§ Artifacts

§ Evolution of the digital acquisition system

§ Principles and imaging techniques

§ Process distributed visualization and image documentation

Methodologies for CT scan Body:

For each study protocol TC Body, the student should know:

§ The main indications investigations

§ The procedures for acceptance and user identification

§ Monitoring and evaluation of radiological requests

§ Management and patient preparation

§ Use of contrast media

§ Procedures for positioning the patient

§ Mode and scanning parameters

§ criteria of fairness

§ Outline of anatomy TC.



Study protocols TC Neck:



§ TC Rino and oropharynx

Study protocols morphological characterization of neck injuries and expansive processes of the salivary glands



§ TC pharyngolaryngeal and upper mediastinum

Protocols morphological, functional larynx and expansive processes of the thyroid, parathyroid, and thymus. Imaging post-processing



§ Angio-CT of pots Aortic

Protocols of morphological and functional study. Imaging post-processing



Study protocols chest CT:



§ standard CT of the chest

Morphological study protocols for diseases and disorders of the lung parenchyma, pleura, Coasts and mediastinal structures, and for evaluations of CT Screening



§ CT technique Hight Resolution

Study protocols to evaluate the morphological and functional disorders of the lung parenchyma



§ Cardiac CT

Protocols morphological study, fuzionale heart and for evaluation follow-up after surgical repair or endovascular. Imaging post-processing



§ Angio-CT Pulmonary arteries

Study protocol for thromboembolic disease.



§ Angio-CT Thoracic Aorta
Protocols morphological study, for diseases of the vascular circulation and follow-up after surgical repair or endovascular. Imaging post-processing
Study protocols CT Abdomen:
§ TC Liver and cholangiopancreatography
Protocols of morphological and functional study for liver disease and biliary tract. Imaging post-processing
§ TC Reni and Uro-CT
Protocols of morphological and functional kidney diseases and urinary tract. Imaging post-processing
§ CT Pancreas
Protocols of morphological and functional disorders of the pancreas and biliary system. Imaging post-processing
§ TC Sureni
Protocols of morphological and functional characterization of adrenal diseases.
§ TC Lower abdomen
Protocols of morphological and functional disorders of the male and female pelvis.
§ Colon-TC
Protocols morphological study and for diseases of the intestinal walls. Imaging post-processing.
§ Angio-CT Abdominal Aorta
Protocols morphological study, for diseases of the vascular circulation and follow-up after surgical repair or endovascular. Imaging post-processing



§ Angio-CT renal vessels
Protocols morphological study, for diseases of the vascular circulation and follow-up after surgical repair or endovascular. Imaging post-processing

Study protocols TC osteoarticular system:
§ Management polytrauma patients
§ TC Shoulder
Study protocols for traumatic degenerative diseases of the bone joint and rotator cuff. Imaging post-processing
§ TC elbow, hand and wrist
Study protocols for traumatic degenerative joint disease and possible post-surgical controls. Imaging post-processing







§ TC Basin
Protocols morphological and neoplastic diseases, traumatic degenerative joint planning and control of the appropriate surgery. Imaging post-processing
§ TC knee and patellofemoral joint
Study protocols for degenerative or traumatic ligaments, menisci and joint diseases, and preoperative evaluations. Imaging post-processing
§ TC Ankle and foot
Study Protocols for complex trauma of surgery and planning of the structures involving the tibio-tarsal joint, calcaneus, talus or middle foot.

TC upper and lower limbs

Study protocols in scheduling surgery for correction of congenital abnormalities or traumatic malunited of bone segments.

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