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Diagnostic Radiology: Body US 2

Purpose of the Rotation

The purpose of the rotation is to introduce the resident to:

  • US guided procedures
  • slightly more advanced cases
  • US physics

Rotation Goals and Objectives 2023-2024

Week 1

Read Percutaneous Image-Guided Biopsy by Kamran Ahrar
Ch 1: Biopsy devices and techniques
Ch 4: Ultrasound guided biopsy

Watch lecture:

Body Ultrasound Biopsy Guide (PPTX)

Rad Primer:
Intermediate ultrasound

Week 2

Read Diagnostic Ultrasound, 5th ed., by Rumack
Ch 3: Contrast enhanced ultrasound
Ch 7: Pancreas
Ch 8: Gastrointestinal tract
Ch 22: Scrotum

Watch lecture:
Imaging of the scrotum and penis, by Westphalen

Rad Primer:
Intermediate US

Week 3

Read Ultrasound: The Requisites, 3rd ed.
Ch 1: Practical Physics
Ch 10: Neck and Chest

Radiographics article:
US Artifacts

Rad Primer:
Intermediate US