International Breast Ultrasound Course 2016

Start

Thu, 9 Jun 2016, 08:30

End

Sat, 11 Jun 2016, 03:30

WebSite

http://www.ibus.org

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The International Breast Ultrasound School (IBUS) was formed in 1991, and is incorporated in Switzerland as a non-profit organization. The secretariat is currently based in Italy. Since its formation, IBUS has established itself as the leading international provider with teaching programs covering all aspects of multimodality breast imaging and image-guided interventions. IBUS courses consist of high-quality didactic presentations with international and local faculty members, and include practical workshops providing “hands-on” experience. More than 100 courses have been held since 1991 with programmes in Africa, Asia, Europe, and North and South America. The aims of IBUS are: (1) to improve the standards of breast imaging for assessing the breast and its pathology; (2) to provide high-quality courses and interactive workshops covering ultrasound, X-ray mammography, magnetic resonance imaging and other investigative techniques; (3) to evaluate the role of conventional and newer imaging techniques and; (4) to promote an international forum for the exchange of scientific information.

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

The IBUS: Multimodality Breast Imaging Course consists of an intensive three-day teaching programme with theoretical and practical topics covering all forms of breast imaging. The international and local faculty consists of imaging and breast disease experts selected to demonstrate the optimum utilization of imaging modalities for the detection and diagnosis of malignant and benign conditions using high resolution ultrasound, X-ray mammography and magnetic resonance imaging. The course is suitable for clinicians with basic and advanced knowledge, and consists of lectures, interactive case studies and practical “hands-on” workshop sessions. Topics have been selected to provide a broad information base in which breast imaging techniques, interpretation criteria and interventional procedures are integrated to reflect recent technological improvements. The “hands-on” workshops form an essential part of the course, and provide the opportunity to participate in teaching sessions with faculty members. The role of imaging and interventional procedures will be thoroughly evaluated in order to provide an accurate assessment prior to surgical excision, and the best possible clinical outcome for patients with breast disease. The course is formatted for breast surgeons, gynaecologists, radiologists, oncologists, sonologists and other specialists using ultrasound to detect, diagnose and manage patients with early breast cancers and benign conditions.

POST COURSE TOURS

Half-day and full-day excursions, fascinating cruises and multi-day tours in mainland Greece can be organized for participants upon request. Suggested destinations and sites of interest are:

Athens City Tour & Acropolis Museum
One Day Tour Mycenae - Epidaurus Delphi
One Day Tour Poros – Hydra – Aegina
One Day Cruise
Half Day Cape Sounion

EXHIBITION

The scientific programme is complemented by a commercial exhibition featuring exhibitors with the most modern and high-tech products, equipment and services in the medical sector.

REGISTRATION FEES

Early Registration Until April 1st 2016	€ 400
Late Registration From April 1st 2016	€ 500

Thursday, June 9th, 2016

8.30-9.00	Registration
9.00-9.10	Welcome remarks	G. Xepapadakis E. Durante
9.10-9.20	Introduction	D. Koufoudakis
9.20-9.40	IBUS and the IBUS Breast Imaging School	J. Jellins
9.40-10.00	Breast cancer demographics-Europe and Greece	P. Ntasiou
10.00-10.40	Ultrasound physics and image optimisation	J.C. Bamber
10.40-11.00	Coffee break
11.00-11.30	Breast ultrasound – Equipment, technique and pitfalls	E.B. Mendelson
11.30-12.00	Anatomy of the breast and axilla U/S Mammography and MRI applied	D. Koufoudakis
12.00-12.30	Breast ultrasound: Clinical indications and selection of cases	E. O’Flynn
12.30-13.30	Preoperative localization of non -palpable lesions Live surgery	E. Durante G. Xepapadakis
13.30-14.00	Lunch
14.00-14.30	Video Session: Scanning of the breast	Facilitator:D. Koufoudakis
14.30-15.30	BI-RADS (ultrasound, mammography, MRI)	E.B Mendelson
15.30-15.50	Coffee break
15.50-16.20	Ultrasound guided interventions of the breast	D. Koufoudakis
16.20-16.50	Sonographic/mammographic appearance of benign lesions	E. Durante
16.50 -17.20	Sonographic/mammographic appearance of malignant lesions	F.K.W. Schafer
17.20-17.30	Workshop briefing
17.30-18.00	HANDS-ON 1. Scanning of the breast and axilla 2. US guided core biopsy 3. US guided vacuum assisted biopsy 4. Stereotactic breast biopsy 5. Equipment knobology and image optimization 6. Breast Elastography	Faculty A. Vourtsis E. Durante F.K.W. Schäfer D. Koufoudakis J. C. Bamber E.O' Flynn
18.00-18.30
18.30- 19.00
19.00	Adjournment

Friday, June 10th, 2016

8.30-8.40	Daily review	D. Koufoudakis
8.40-9.00	Video session: Ultrasound guided interventions	Facilitators: D. Koufoudakis F.K.W. Schäfer
9.00-9.30	Breast Cancer Biology	K. Linos
9.30-10.00	Lobar anatomy and the sick lobe concept	E. Durante
10.00-10.30	Principles of Mammography	A. Vourtsis
10.30-11.00	Microcalcifications: to biopsy or not /when and why	D. Koufoudakis
11.00-11.20	Coffee break
11.20-11.50	Doppler principles	J.C. Bamber
11.50-12.30	Breast MRI indications/ MR guided interventions	E. O’Flynn
12.30-13.00	Physics and technology of ultrasound Elastography techniques	A. Loupas
13.00-13.30	State of the art – Breast elastography	F.K.W. Schäfer
13.30-14.00	Lunch
14.00-15.30	Panel Discussion: Breast Needle biopsies Indications: tips and pitfalls (20min) Clinical decision making (20min) Interpreting the pathology report (30 min) Open Discussion (20 min)	F.K.W. Schafer D. Koufoudakis K. Linos
15.30-16.00	Advanced functional MRI	E. O’Flynn
16.00-16.20	Coffee break
16.20-16.50	Mammography pitfalls and pearls	A. Vourtsis
16.50-17.20	Ultrafast imaging:: Principles and applications	T. Loupas
17.20-17.30	Move to workshop
17.30-18.00	HANDS-ON 7. Scanning of the breast and axilla 8. US guided core biopsy 9. US guided vacuum assisted biopsy 10. Stereotactic breast biopsy 11. Equipment knobology and image optimization 12. Breast Elastography	Faculty – A. Vourtsis E. Durante E. B Mendelson D. Koufoudakis T. Loupas
18.00 -18.30
18.30-19. 00
19.00	Adjournment

Saturday, June 11th, 2016

8.30-8.40	Daily review	D. Koufoudakis
8.40-9.00	Video session: Stereotactic breast biopsy	Facilitators: D. Koufoudakis F.K.W. Schäfer
9.00-9.30	Dense breast: role of us	F.K.W. Schäfer
9.30-10.00	Breast tomosynthesis	A. Vourtsis
10.00-10.40	Breast tomosynthesis case presentations (20 min each speaker)	F.K.W. Schäfer E. O’Flynn
10.40-11.00	Coffee break
11.00-11.30	EndoPredict - a second generation gene expression test combining a tumor's "finger print" with tumor pathology"	R. Kronenwett
11.30-12.00	US guided surgical procedures and problem solving interventions	E. Durante
12.00-12.30	Automated Breast Ultrasound: Multimodality Cases	E. B. Mendelson
12.30-13.00	Sentinel lymph node biopsy-Axillary staging	E. Durante
13.00-13.30	Lunch
13.30 -14.00	Imaging of the post surgical breast	A. Vourtsis
14.00-14.40	Case presentations – 2 cases each faculty member (10 min each case)	F.K.W. Schafer E. Durante E.B. Mendelson E. O’Flynn
14.40-15.10	CME assessment and discussion	D. Koufoudakis
15.10-15.30	Distribution of certificates and final remarks	E. Durante D. Koufoudakis
15.30	Close