O residente ideal em radiologia e diagnóstico por imagem The ideal medical resident for radiology and imaging diagnosis

A Comissão Nacional de Residência Médica, em 2003, estabeleceu novos critérios para o credenciamento de programas de Residência Médica em Radiologia e Diagnóstico por Imagem. Apesar dessas normas representarem um avanço no treinamento do residente, outras competências e habilidades específicas deverão ser desenvolvidas no sentido de acompanhar o rápido desenvolvimento técnico e científico, e para atender as novas exigências do mercado de trabalho. Os autores apresentam as principais competências e habilidades que complementam a formação do radiologista, sugerindo modificação nos atuais programas para que os residentes possam adquiri-las.<br>In 2003, the National Committee of Medical Residency established new criteria for the accreditation of Radiology and Imaging Diagnosis Residency programs. Although these rules represent an advance to the resident's training, other specific abilities and skills should be developed in order to keep up with the technical and scientific advances and with the new requirements of the career. The authors' present the must important competencies and skills that complement the radiologist's education and suggest a change in current programs so that the resident can acquire these competencies and skills

Popliteal vein aneurysm: an unusual source of pulmonary embolus

A 78 year old woman developed repeated major pulmonary emboli following nasal resection for recurrent basal cell carcinoma. Lower extremity venography performed prior to planned insertion of an inferior vena caval filter unexpectedly revealed a large thrombus-containing aneurysm of the proximal popliteal vein. The aneurysm was excised and the vein repaired by lateral suture. Anticoagulation was continued for 3 months postoperatively. There were no further episodes of pulmonary embolism and popliteal vein patency was confirmed by duplex ultrasound 3 months postoperatively. The literature pertaining to these rare popliteal venous aneurysms is reviewed