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Siemens Healthcare 's syngo DynaCT users gather to share best practice

Building on knowledge, sharing experiences and obtaining practical advice were some of the benefits taken away by delegates at Siemens Healthcare’s inaugural syngo DynaCT User Meeting.

The forum covered the basics of the software for interventional imaging as well as specialist applications, plus delegates were given hands-on experience of the workstations.  Customers were also able to see how accompanying software can enhance diagnosis and treatment to improve clinical workflow using the latest software packages including syngo Embolisation Guidance and syngo Neuro PBV IR (Parenchymal Blood Volume, Interventional Suite).  All delegates felt that the meeting had a beneficial effect on their clinical practices.

Delegates also heard user experiences from customer speakers from the UK and Europe.  Dr. Hacking from Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust talked about his work with DynaCT in Transarterial Chemoembolisation (TACE), Portal Vein Embolisation (PVE) and complex biliary stenosis while Dr. Hughes from Buckinghamshire Hospitals NHS Trust relayed his initial experiences with DynaCT and spinal interventions.  Bringing a European perspective, Dr. Binter of Groupe hospitalier Sud Réunion in France and Dr. Struffert from the University of Erlangen in Germany discussed their experiences with DynaCT and Neuro PBV IR software.

“The meeting was very useful,” said Beverly Hudson, Superintendent Radiographer at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, part of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.  “Having used syngo DynaCT now for two years, it gave us useful tips to further enhance the way we use the technique to benefit patients and the department.”

“It is vital that we share knowledge and practical tips with our customers to ensure they are gaining the best value from equipment and application investment,” said Susie Guthrie, AX Product Manager at Siemens Healthcare.  “syngo DynaCT has wide ranging use in clinical procedures and this meeting explored its potential in a number of areas plus gave useful background information for new users.”

syngo DynaCT is compatible with Siemens’ Artis zee range of interventional angiography systems and enables CT-like cross-sectional imaging by creating 3D soft tissue data sets.  It can be used directly in the angio suite without loss of time and additional risk to the patient.  Aside from visualising high-contrast objects, the application also makes it possible to obtain soft tissue information while performing interventional procedures for improved decision-making.

The meeting was held at the Warwick HRI Conference Centre and invited Siemens representatives and European advocates to relay knowledge on how to gain the most value from syngo DynaCT.  Departments interested in understanding the potential of DynaCT for interventional imaging can contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for further information and registration onto the next workshop.

Source: Siemens Healthcare