American College of Surgeons to host press briefings next week on the topics of breast screening and emerging infections

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Oct 02, 2015, 08:00 ET

CHICAGO, Oct. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American College of Surgeons (ACS) has released its press activities schedule for its Annual Clinical Congress, which convenes next week in Chicago. The Clinical Congress is one of the largest international meetings of surgeons in the world.

Press briefings are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday (October 5-6), in the ACS Press Conference Room, located in Hall F, Concourse Area, McCormick Place Convention Center-West Building. All times are Central Time zone.

Monday, October 5, 2015

1. Controversies in Breast Screening: What is a Surgeon to Do?
Press Briefing, 1:30 – 2:15 pm (CT)
Panel Session Sponsored by Advisory Council for General Surgery

The United States Preventative Task Force (USPTF) has made recommendations on mammographic screening that go against the American Cancer Society and American College of Radiology. This situation has made it difficult for the practicing physician to make an appropriate recommendation regarding breast imaging. Current studies would also support the perception that early stage breast cancer and ductal carcinoma in situ is being over diagnosed and treated. Surgeons speaking during this press briefing will review the current literature and recommendations regarding screening, diagnostic and follow-up mammogram, ultrasound and breast magnetic resonance imaging for women based on their age, personal risk factors and family history. They will also address recent state legislature regarding notifying women of their breast density.

Moderator Nora M. Hansen, MD, FACS, Chicago, IL
Co-Moderator Kathy Yao, MD, FACS, Evanston, IL

Speaker
Breast Screening: When to Start and When to Stop
Sara H. Javid, MD, FACS, Seattle, WA

Speaker
How do you Screen the Breast Cancer Survivor?
Richard J. Bleicher, MD, FACS, Philadelphia, PA

Speaker
Dense Breasts: Is Whole Breast Ultrasound and Tomosynthesis Here to Stay?
Sarah M. Friedewald, MD, Chicago, IL

Speaker
How to Incorporate Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging into Practice
Monica Morrow, MD, FACS, New York, NY

Tuesday, October 6, 2015

2. The Bad Infections: Tools to Keep Ahead of Difficult Infections and Resistant Organisms
Press Briefing, 10:00 – 10:45 am (CT)
Panel Session Sponsored by Committee on Perioperative Care

Two of the most difficult problems for the general surgeon are new emerging infections and infectious processes that are difficult to diagnose and treat. Surgeons speaking during this press briefing will review some of the new emerging resistant bacteria such as methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, and multi-drug resistant acinetobacter and their treatment options. The importance of early adequate coverage and the best way to obtain it will be reviewed. Included in this discussion is the importance of the rising virulence of these infections with their resulting morbidity. Also the diagnostic tools and treatment options for difficult infections such as C. difficile colitis, pancreatic phlegmon, and necrotizing soft tissue infections will be reviewed, as will the timing of surgery.

Moderator Addison K. May, MD, FACS, Nashville, TN
Co-Moderator Douglas J. E. Schuerer, MD, FACS, Saint Louis, MO

Speaker
Introduction
Addison K. May, MD, FACS, Nashville, TN

Speaker
Clostridium Difficile Infections
Brian S. Zuckerbraun, MD, FACS, Pittsburgh, PA

Speaker
Resistant Pathogens and How to Treat Them
John Edward Mazuski, MD, PhD, FACS, Saint Louis, MO

Speaker
Severe and Tertiary Peritonitis
Addison K. May, MD, FACS, Nashville, TN

Speaker
Interesting Cases and Panel Discussion
Douglas J. E. Schuerer, MD, FACS, Saint Louis, MO

Press badges will be issued to qualified members of the media who present the appropriate identification in the ACS Press Room, located adjacent to the Press Conference Room. For criteria on press credentials visit: https://www.facs.org/clincon2015/media/press

The phone number for the American College of Surgeons Press Room is: 312-949-8865.

ACS Press Room hours are:
Sunday, October 4: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday, October 5 through Wednesday, October 7: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday October 8: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

The Clinical Congress program can be viewed online at: https://www.facs.org/clincon2015

About the American College of Surgeons
The American College of Surgeons is a scientific and educational organization of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to raise the standards of surgical practice and improve the quality of care for surgical patients. The College is dedicated to the ethical and competent practice of surgery. Its achievements have significantly influenced the course of scientific surgery in America and have established it as an important advocate for all surgical patients. The College has more than 80,000 members and is the largest organization of surgeons in the world. For more information, visit www.facs.org.

SOURCE American College of Surgeons