Imaging diagnostic techniques IV
Module digestive system and urinary equipment and techniques

Academic Year 2023/2024 - Teacher: Pietro Valerio FOTI

Expected Learning Outcomes

The student must demonstrate to know the physical principles and the main clinical applications of the Diagnostic Imaging methods.

Course Structure

Frontal lessons as scheduled in the calendar.

Should teaching be carried out in mixed mode or remotely, it may be necessary to introduce changes with respect to previous statements, in line with the programme planned and outlined in the syllabus.

Learning assessment may also be carried out on line, should the conditions require it.

Required Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of physics, chemistry and anatomy.

Achievement of the training objectives set by the preparatory courses.

Attendance of Lessons

Attendance obligation

Detailed Course Content

  • plain abdominal X-ray,  kidneys, ureters, bladder (KUBradiograph
  • MR enterography, CT enterography
  • MR urography, CT urography

Textbook Information

R. Passariello – Radiologia Elementi di tecnologia (IV edizione) – Idelson-Gnocchi

Course Planning

 SubjectsText References
1plain abdominal X-ray,  kidneys, ureters, bladder (KUB) radiographR. Passariello – Radiologia Elementi di tecnologia (IV edizione) – Idelson-Gnocchi
2MR enterography, CT enterographyR. Passariello – Radiologia Elementi di tecnologia (IV edizione) – Idelson-Gnocchi
3MR urography, CT urographyR. Passariello – Radiologia Elementi di tecnologia (IV edizione) – Idelson-Gnocchi

Learning Assessment

Learning Assessment Procedures

Oral exam on the program topics.

The test allows you to verify: i) the level of knowledge of the main diagnostic imaging methods of the digestive and urinary system; ii) the level of knowledge of the role of diagnostic imaging methods of the digestive and urinary system; iii) clarity of presentation; iv) the ownership of medical-scientific language.

Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises

  • plain abdominal X-ray,  kidneys, ureters, bladder (KUBradiograph
  • MR enterography, CT enterography
  • MR urography, CT urography