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Hologic is committed to providing high quality and clinically relevant medical education opportunities. We are pleased to offer once again a series of interactive and hands-on educational programs at RSNA 2017.
Hologic will not be offering pre-registration online. However, if you'd like to receive a friendly reminder one week before the event, along with a printable workshop schedule, please visit https://hologicrsna.com.
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Practical Applications of Contrast Enhanced 2D Mammography: an Alternate to bMRI
Bhavika Patel, MD, Arizona
Monday, November 27 | 4:00pm–5:00pm
An experienced radiologist discusses contrast enhanced digital mammography as an alternative to breast MRI: This informative session 60 minute session will discuss integrating CEDM into clinical practice with in depth discussion of relevant clinical cases. -
Workflow and implementation
- Explaining the Value of CEDM is from a radiologist and patient standpoint
- Revealing possible pitfalls one may encounter and how to overcome them
During this session the faculty will present cases ranging from simple cases to more challenging cases to further illustrate the significance of this modality.
This session is limited to 40 attendees.
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Advancements in Breast Imaging Technologies
Linda Greer, MD, Arizona
Sunday, November 26 | 3:30pm–4:45pm Monday, November 27 | 2:30pm–3:45pm Tuesday, November 28 | 3:30pm–4:45pm Wednesday, November 29 | 2:30pm–3:45pm
Learn about some of the newest advancements in breast imaging technologies! The session includes a clinical perspective of new high resolution imaging with the latest generation of synthesized 2D software. In addition gain insight into the value of the evaluating breast density using volumetric assessment breast density assessment software.
- Synthesized 2D imaging
- High Resolution Imaging
- Image Analytics
Each participant will have the opportunity to view representative cases on an imaging workstation using the SecurView® Dx Imaging Software. The session will conclude with a faculty led review that will discuss final diagnosis while encompassing practical solutions and correlating ancillary imaging results.
This session is limited to 22 attendees.
3D Mammography™ Going Beyond the Basics
Michael Linver, MD, New Mexico
Sunday, November 26 | 10:30am–11:45am
Tuesday, November 28 | 10:30am–11:45am
Vivian Schivartche, MD, Brazil
Monday, November 27 | 10:30am–11:45am (in Spanish)
Wednesday, November 29 | 10:30am–11:45am
A workshop designed for radiologists that have implemented 3D™ imaging in to their practice and want to increase their confidence and expertise in the use of this technology. This 75 minute session provides useful techniques from radiologists with several years of experience. Clinical cases were specifically selected for this session to illustrate each of the presented challenges.
- Improving reading time
- Assessing lesions seen in one view only
- Lesion localization
- Subtle distortions
Each participant will have the opportunity to view representative cases on an imaging workstation using the SecurView® Dx Imaging Software. The session will conclude with a faculty led review that will discuss final diagnosis while encompassing practical solutions and correlating ancillary imaging results.
This session is limited to 22 attendees.
Understanding the Impact of Tomosynthesis in the Evaluation of Dense Breast Tissue
Susan Harvey, MD, Maryland
Sunday, November 26 | 2:00pm–3:00pm
Georgia Spear, MD, Illinois
Tuesday, November 28 | 2:00pm–3:00pm
Experienced breast imaging radiologists provide insight into 3D™ imaging of breast tissue of the various BI-RADS® categories in this 60 Minute session. The focus will be on understanding the impact and benefits of tomosynthesis in the evaluation of dense breast tissue. -
Review Dense Breast cases (per BI-RADS® classification)
- Description of breast tissue types and review of BI-RADS® classification system
- Compliance with dense breast patient notification letters
- Breast Density software
The faculty will present and discuss representative cases from each BI-RADS® classifications.
This session is limited to 40 attendees.
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3D™ Image Guided Total Breast Biopsy Solution with New Integrated Imaging System
Harriet Borofsky, MD, California
Sunday, November 26 | 12:30pm–1:30pm
Monday, November 27 | 12:30pm–1:30pm
Lars Grimm, MD, North Carolina
Tuesday, November 28 | 12:30pm–1:30pm
Sujata Ghate, MD, North Carolina
Wednesday, November 29 | 12:30pm–1:30pm
An experienced radiologist will discuss the total biopsy solution and how the addition of 3D Mammography™ to current practice may introduce new challenges that can be solved using tomosynthesis-guided breast biopsy. The 60 minute workshop will provide a clinical perspective to 3D™ image guided breast biopsy procedures with focus on the Affirm® Prone Biopsy System.
- Implementation guidance
- Diagnostic workflow and patient comfort
- Specimen imaging
The lecture will be followed by a hands-on case-based demonstration of the 3D™ image guided breast biopsy procedure using the Affirm™ Prone Biopsy System and Brevera® Breast Biopsy System with Corlumina® Imaging Technology.
This session is limited to 12 attendees.
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Sessions are not accredited for CME and registration during RSNA at Hologic’s workshop booth #5621, South Hall is highly recommended as space is limited.
Don't forget to visit the Hologic exhibit in the South Hall at booth #4507 to learn more about our complete portfolio of imaging and interventional technologies.
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