Appearance of Hydrogel Spacers on Imaging
Peer-reviewed articles from American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR). This activity offers AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ following completion of an online test.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this activity is readers of the AJR and radiologists at all training levels with an interest in genitourinary imaging.
Statement of Need:
AJR articles fulfill educational needs at all practice levels by addressing new research and studies, reviewing standards of care and addressing clinical practice and educational needs. Needs sources for the AJR include clinical practice guidelines, peer-reviewed literature, and expert defined needs.
Goals and Objectives:
After completing the material in this article, the learner should be able to:
- Describe the imaging appearance of a hydrogel spacer used for dose-escalated intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) in order to not mistakenly describe it as pathology; and
- Discuss how a hydrogel spacer is placed and where it is located to be appropriately positioned.
Disclosure of Commercial Interest:
- S. Duigenan has nothing to disclose
Member Price:
Free
NonMember Price:
$40.00
Accreditation Statement
The American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education activities for physicians.
Designation Statement
The ARRS designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The American Medical Association has determined that physicians not licensed in the US who participate in this CME activity are eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
Date of issuance: September 22, 2017
Date of expiration: September 21, 2023
Estimated time to complete the activity: 1 hour(s)
The American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education activities for physicians.
Designation Statement
The ARRS designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The American Medical Association has determined that physicians not licensed in the US who participate in this CME activity are eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
The American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The ARRS designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ and 1 American Board of Radiology©, MOC Part II, Self-Assessment CME (SA-CME.) Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Date of issuance: September 22, 2017
Date of expiration: September 21, 2023
Estimated time to complete the activity: 1 hour(s)