Introduction to Intra-Abdominal Site Biopsy

Course Goal and Objectives

Differential Diagnosis of Retroperitoneal and Intraperitoneal Lesions

Cross Sectional Imaging for Abdominal Pathology - CT

Cross Sectional Imaging for Abdominal Pathology - MRI

Non-Visceral Structures of the Abdomen - Peritoneum

Non-Visceral Structures of the Abdomen - Retroperitoneum

Non-Visceral Structures of the Abdomen - Mesentery

Non-Visceral Structures of the Abdomen - Omentum

Intra-Abdominal Biopsy Indications & Contraindications

Selecting Imaging Modalities

Intra-Abdominal Biopsies: Periprocedural and Procedural Steps

Intra-Abdominal Biopsies: Results, Success and Complications

Procedural Steps