Sunil Jeph, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Priya Ranjit Bhosale MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Chitra Viswanathan MD, Abstract Co-Author: Consultant, Hollister Incorporated

Madhavi Patnana MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Catherine Ellen Devine MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Tara Lynn Sagebiel MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Kathleen Schmeler MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Pedro T. Ramirez MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

1. To learn the types and indications for pelvic exenteration using CT and MRI images of the pelvis. 2. To learn the imaging features of different types of pelvic exenteration using cross sectional imaging modalities.  

Cross sectional imaging plays an essential role in the evaluation of pelvic organs in the diagnosis, staging, restaging, surveillance and surgical planning of oncological patients. Pelvic exenteration may be performed for locally advanced primary malignancies of the pelvis as a palliative procedure/ definitive treatment (advanced rectal cancer, bladder cancer, prostate cancer) or for recurrent disease.  While interpreting pelvic imaging, the changes in pelvic anatomy following pelvic exenteration (total, anterior, posterior and central), may confound image interpretation. In this exhibit we will discuss the types of pelvic exenteration and the indications. We will also discuss the complications and changes in the pelvic anatomy seen following these types of surgery.   

On completion of this exhibit the attendant will become familiar with the indications and types of pelvic exenteration. The attendant will also learn of complications and the changes in cross sectional pelvic anatomy following these surgical procedures that are commonly performed for locally advanced pelvic tumors and recurrent disease.  

Jeph, S, Bhosale, P, Viswanathan, C, Patnana, M, Devine, C, Sagebiel, T, Schmeler, K, Ramirez, P, Changes in Pelvic Anatomy Following Pelvic Exenteration, Imaging Findings Pelvic Exenteration for Pelvic Malignancies: A Systematic Review.  Radiological Society of North America 2013 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, December 1 - December 6, 2013 ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2013/13015072.html