Workshop Date
June 27 - 28, 2024
Workshop Venue
Radisson Blu Hotel
Aleea Stadionului nr. 1
400375 Cluj-Napoca
România
Workshop Language
The workshop will be held in English.
Local Organiser
Dr. Adriana Mirela Calin-Vainak
Institutul Regional de Gastroenterologie si Hepatologie “Octavian Fodor”
Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Scientific Coordinator
Prof. Christoph J. Zech
Universitätsspital Basel
Basel, Switzerland
Workshop Faculty
R. Cannella, Palermo/IT
V. Bura, Cluj-Napoca/RO
G. Porrello, Palermo/IT
A.M. Calin-Vainak, Cluj-Napoca/RO
C. Caraiani, Cluj-Napoca/RO
M. Comsa, Cluj-Napoca/RO
M. Karçaaltıncaba, Ankara/TR
N. Kartalis, Stockholm/SE
T. Lauenstein, Düsseldorf/DE
J. Podgórska, Warsaw/PL
A. Brodnjak, Maribor/SI
G. Zamboni, Verona/IT
Workshop Programme
Thursday, June 27, 2024
| 09:00 - 10:40 | Session 1: Imaging modalities | |||
| 09:05 | Multiparametric US application in liver | A. Brodnjak, Maribor/SI | ||
| 09:30 | MDCT of the Liver | G. Porrello, Palermo/IT | ||
| 09:55 | Liver MRI: Extracellular agents | R. Cannella, Palermo/IT | ||
| 10:15 | Liver MRI: Hepato-biliary contrast agents | N. Kartalis, Stockholm/SE | ||
| 10:35 | Q&A | |||
| 10:40 | Coffee break | |||
| 11:00 - 12:45 | Interactive case discussions (3 x 30min) | |||
| Cases from my workstation with focus on MRI | N. Kartalis, Stockholm/SE | |||
| Cases from my workstation with focus on CT | G. Porrello, Palermo/IT | |||
| Cases from my workstation with focus on US | A. Brodnjak, Maribor/SI | |||
| 12:45 | Lunch break | |||
| 13:45 - 15:15 | Session 2: Focal and diffuse diseases in the non-cirrhotic liver | |||
| 13:45 | Benign lesions in the non-cirrhotic liver – value of hepato-biliary agents | A. Calin- Vainak, Cluj-Napoca/RO | ||
| 14:10 | Vascular liver diseases | G. Zamboni, Verona/IT | ||
| 14:35 | Biliary diseases: benign and malignant lesions | T. Lauenstein, Düsseldorf/DE | ||
| Q&A | ||||
| 15:15 | Coffee break | |||
| 15:45 - 17:30 | Interactive case discussions (3 x 30min) | |||
| Cases from the MDT Board: Biliary tumors | T. Lauenstein, Düsseldorf/DE | |||
| How MRI can help to characterize a lesion in the non-cirrhotic liver | A. Calin- Vainak, Cluj-Napoca/RO | |||
| Vascular liver diseases | G. Zamboni, Verona/IT | |||
| 17:30 | Adjourn | |||
Friday, June 28, 2024 | ||||
| 08:30 - 09:55 | Session 4: HCC and fibrocystic diseases | |||
| 08:30 | Diagnosis and staging of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC): Current guidelines | M. Karçaaltıncaba, Ankara/TR | ||
| 08:55 | Focal lesions in cirrhosis: Not always HCC | C. Caraiani, Cluj-Napoca/RO | ||
| 09:20 | Structured reports using LIRADS | V. Bura, Cluj-Napoca/RO | ||
| 09:45 | Q&A | |||
| 09:55 | Coffee break | |||
| 11:20 - 12:50 | Interactive case discussions (3 x 30min) | |||
| Practical guide to LIRADS | V. Bura, Cluj-Napoca/RO | |||
| Staging of HCC | M. Karçaaltıncaba, Ankara/TR | |||
| Differential diagnosis HCC – Regenerative Nodule | R. Cannella, Palermo/IT | |||
| 12:00 | Lunch break | |||
| 13:00- 13:50 | Session 5: Malignant Liver Diseases | |||
| 13:00 | Liver metastases detection and staging prior to surgery: methods and problems | J. Podgórska, Warsaw/PL | ||
| 13:25 | Liver Imaging in HCC after locoregional and systemic therapies | M. Comsa, Cluj-Napoca/RO | ||
| 13:50 | Coffee break | |||
| 14:00 - 15:45 | Interactive case discussions (3 x 30min) | |||
| Detection of focal liver lesions | J. Podgórska, Warsaw/PL | |||
| My hardest cases: Incidental lesions in the cirrhotic liver | C. Caraiani, Cluj-Napoca/RO | |||
| Response Assessment after local regional therapies | M. Comsa, Cluj-Napoca/RO | |||
| 15:45 | Quiz Cases Incidental liver lesion A. Calin- Vainak, Cluj-Napoca/RO DD Regenerative nodule vs HCC C. Caraiani, Cluj-Napoca/RO Adenoma DD FNH I. Nygård, Bekkestua/ NO Biliary disease case T. Lauenstein, Düsseldorf/ DE | A. Calin- Vainak, Cluj-Napoca/RO | ||
| 16:15 | Adjourn | |||
Registration
Fees
| Radiologists, Physicians | Radiologists in Training (Residents) | |
|---|---|---|
ESGAR Member | € 490.00 | € 290.00 |
Non Member | € 690.00 | € 390.00 |
Registration fee includes
- access to lectures and interactive case discussions
- final programme
- electronic syllabus
- coffee breaks
- lunch or lunchbox
- certificate of attendance
The number of participants per workshop is limited and registrations will be accepted on a first come first served basis. Together with the registration payment is necessary. Registrations as radiologist in training (Residents) must be accompanied by a confirmation of the head of the department confirming the status as Resident.
CME Accreditation
The ESGAR Liver Imaging Workshop, Cluj- Napoca, Romania 27/06/2024 - 28/06/2024, has been accredited by the European
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 12.5 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical
specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
Through an agreement between the Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes and the American Medical Association,
physicians may convert EACCME® credits to an equivalent number of AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Information on the
process to convert EACCME® credit to AMA credit can be found at https://edhub.ama-assn.org/pages/applications.
Live educational activities, occurring outside of Canada, recognised by the UEMS-EACCME® for ECMEC®s are deemed to be
Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College
of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
City Information
Situated in the heart of Transylvania, Cluj is a city that harmoniously combines its historical roots with a vibrant, modern atmosphere. The cityscape is marked by an intriguing blend of medieval architecture and contemporary influences. Cluj is a compelling destination that encourages discovery, presenting a charming amalgamation of history and innovation, framed by the scenic beauty of its surroundings and enhanced by the hospitality of its residents.
Language: Romanian
Time zone: UTC+1
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Electricity: 220 – 240 V
Country dialing code: +40
Closest airport: Cluj International Airport