Objectives
- Identify normal anatomy of the abdomen
- CT abdomen/pelvis: diverticular disease, appendicitis, cholecystitis, bowel obstruction, abdominl aorta aneurysm, pancreatitis, intra-abdominal abscess, ascites, hepatic mass, pancreatic mass, renal mass
- 4-views abdomen: Bowel obstruction: Ileus, small bowel and large bowel , Free air, Calcifications (including aneurysm)
- Bone x-rays: Fracture, Degenerative Joint Disease, Osteoporosis (with vertebral collapse), Primary and secondary bone tumors
- Utility of vascular doppler ultrasound for
Aneurysm, DVT, Carotid artery disease, Peripheral vascular disease
- Utility of ultrasound for Bile duct obstruction, Liver imaging, Kidney cysts , Kidney tumors, Prostate evaluation, Blunt trauma
- Basics of normal and abnormal mammography including use as surgical tool for resection
- Use and utility of radiology in the work-up of Acute abdomen, Bone/joint pain, Hematuria and flank pain, Aortic aneurysms, Aortic disections, Trauma
Method of incorporation of material in the clerkship:
Small Group Sessions
Self Study
Ward Rounds and Patient Management
- Includes review of radiological images
Weekly radiology conference by Dr Holtz
Web Resources
Evaluation
- Examination to include 5 clinical questions whitch incorporate imaging principles.