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Diagnostic Imaging: Ultrasonography Introduction

Course Overview

The objectives of this course are to provide participants with a basic knowledge of ultrasound image formation and current technology, and to perform routine abdominal ultrasonographic examination in dogs and cats.

Topics

  • Basic principle of ultrasonographic image formation
  • Ultrasonographic unit: transducer and setting
  • Semeiology and artifacts
  • General principles of abdominal US examination
  • Liver Spleen and lymph nodes
  • Kidneys
  • Female genital tract
  • Urinary bladder, male genital tract
  • GIT, Pancreas and Adrenal glands
  • Introduction to US guided biopsies and aspiration
  • Doppler principles
  • Abdominal vascular anatomy

Course Program (Subject to change)

Monday, 18 May 2026

08:40- 09:00 Welcome and introduction to the course
09:00- 10:00 Basic ultrasound physic: the image formation and the machine setting
10:00-10:30 The ultrasound artifacts that you need to know
10:30-11:00 Coffee break
11:00-11:30 The abdominal scan method: easy and systematic!
11:30-13:00 The US of the liver, from normal to abnormal
13:00-14:00: Lunch break
14:00-15:00 The US of the spleen
15:00-15:30 Coffee break
15:30-17:00 Computer cases discussion

Tuesday, 19 May 2026

09:00-10:30 The pancreas and the adrenal glands: not always easy
10:30-11:15 The abdominal lymph nodes: how to find and interpret them
11:15-11:45 Coffee break
11:45-13:00 The upper and lower urinary system
13:00-14:00 Lunch break
14:00-15:30 The stomach and the small and large intestine: the kingdom of US
15:30-16:00 Coffee break
16:00-17:00 Computer cases discussion

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

09:00-10:30 The female and male genital tract
10:30-11:15 Basic US-Doppler principles
11:15-11:45 Coffee break
11:45-12:30 Normal abdominal vascular anatomy
12:30-13:00 Computer cases discussion
13:00-14:00 Lunch break
14:00-14:30 Machine setting review and use of different probes
14:30-15:30 Practical session
15:30-16:00: coffee break
16:00-18:00: Practical session

Thursday, 21 May 2026

09:00-11:00 Practical session
11:00-11:30 Coffee break
11:30-13:00 Practical session
13:00-14:00 Lunch break
14:00-15:30 Practical session
15:30-16:00 Coffee break
16:00-18:00 Practical session

Friday, 22 May 2026

09:00-11:00 Practical session
11:00-11:30 Coffee break
11:30-13:00 Practical session
13:00-14:00 Lunch break
14:00-15:30 Practical session
15:30-16:00 Coffee break
16:00-18:00 Practical session

Tuition fee*:

EUR. 2.640.-

Early registration fee*:

EUR. 2.540.-

Early registration deadline:

30/04/2026

Total hours:

40

ATF hours (AU, DE, LU, CH):

ECTS credits (Master & Certificate):

* eLibrary access is included in the course fee

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