Diagnostic Imaging: Small Animal Computed Tomography

Name: Diagnostic Imaging: Small Animal Computed Tomography
Start: 2026-09-14T00:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-18T23:59:59+02:00
Location: Luxembourg

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Program Director:

Prof. Dr. Paul Y. Barthez, Dipl. ECVDI, Dipl. ACVR (LU)

Principal Course Master(s):

Prof. Dr. Paul Y. Barthez, Dipl. ECVDI, Dipl. ACVR (LU)

Course Master(s):

Dr. Edoardo Auriemma, Dipl. ECVDI (IT)
Dr. Giuseppe Lacava Dipl. ECVDI (IT)

Course Overview

This training programme is designed for those who have access to computed tomography in their daily practice and wish to be able to prescribe, acquire and interpret routine CT studies.

The objectives of the program are to provide participants a basic understanding of the technology involved in modern CT units, knowledge of common CT acquisition techniques, proficiency in image viewing and manipulation using DICOM viewing software, and a logical approach to CT image interpretation, including detection of pertinent signs, and generation of a prioritized differential diagnosis. The program is based on combination of lectures, clinical case studies in small group, and interactive teaching to stimulate an active learning process. The aim of the programme is to give participants enough knowledge and ability in CT image interpretation to achieve independence in common clinical situations and to facilitate their collaboration with European specialists in the fields.

Course Program (Subject to change)

Monday, 14 September 2026

08:30 – 08:45 Welcome – Introduction to the course Barthez
08:45 – 09:40 Lecture: Basic principles, instrumentation, acquisition principles Auriemma
09:40 – 10:45 Lecture: Image reconstruction, quality and artifacts Auriemma
10:45 – 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 – 12:00 Lecture; DICOM, PACS, viewing stations, and image display Barthez
12:00 – 12:30 Computer labs: Image display and manipulation using dedicated software Barthez
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch Break
13:30 – 14:30 Computer labs – Clinical case studies – Orthopaedics Barthez
14:30 – 15:30 Debriefing – Clinical case studies – Orthopaedics Barthez
15:30 – 15:45 Coffee Break
15:45 – 16:30 Computer labs – Clinical case discussion – Orthopaedics Barthez
16:30 – 17:30 Debriefing – Clinical case discussion – Orthopaedics Barthez

Tuesday, 15 September 2026

08:30 – 09:30 Lecture: Neuroimaging – imaging procedures and simplified neuroanatomy Lacava
09:30 – 10:15 Computer labs – Clinical case studies – Spine Lacava
10:15 – 10:45 Debriefing– Clinical case studies – Spine Lacava
10:45 – 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 – 11:45 Computer labs – Clinical case studies – Spine Lacava
11:45 – 12:30 Debriefing– Clinical case studies – Spine Lacava
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch Break
13:30 – 14:30 Computer labs – Clinical case studies – Central Nervous System Auriemma
14:30 – 15:30 Debriefing – Clinical case studies – Central Nervous System Auriemma
15:30 – 15:45 Coffee Break
15:45 – 16:30 Computer labs – Clinical case discussion – Central Nervous System Auriemma
16:30 – 17:30 Debriefing – Clinical case discussion – Central Nervous System Auriemma

Wednesday, 16 September 2026

08:30 – 09:30 Lecture: Head CT – imaging procedures and anatomy Auriemma
09:30 – 10:15 Computer labs – Clinical case studies – Nasal cavity and nasopharynx Auriemma
10:15 – 10:45 Debriefing – Clinical case studies – Nasal cavity and nasopharynx Auriemma
10:45 – 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 – 11:45 Computer labs – Clinical case studies – Nasal cavity and nasopharynx Auriemma
11:45 – 12:30 Debriefing – Clinical case studies – Nasal cavity and nasopharynx Auriemma
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch Break
13:30 – 14:30 Computer labs – Clinical case studies – Ears and rest of the head Lacava
14:30 – 15:30 Debriefing – Clinical case studies – Ears and rest of the head Lacava
15:30 – 15:45 Coffee Break
15:45 – 16:30 Computer labs – Clinical case discussion – Ears and rest of the head Lacava
16:30 – 17:30 Debriefing – Clinical case discussion – Ears and rest of the head Lacava

Thursday, 17 September 2026

08:30 – 09:30 Computer labs – Clinical case studies – Thorax Auriemma
09:30 – 10:30 Debriefing – Clinical case studies – Thorax Auriemma
10:30 – 10:45 Coffee Break
10:45 – 11:30 Computer labs – Clinical case discussion – Thorax Auriemma
11:30 – 12:30 Debriefing – Clinical case studies – Thorax Auriemma
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch Break
13:30 – 14:30 Lecture: Thoracic CT – imaging procedures and pulmonary interpretation Barthez
14:30 – 15:15 Computer labs – Clinical case studies – Thorax Barthez
15:15 – 15:45 Debriefing – Clinical case studies – Thorax Barthez
15:45 – 16:00 Coffee Break
16:00 – 16:45 Computer labs – Clinical case studies – Thorax Barthez
16:45 – 17:30 Debriefing – Clinical case discussion – Thorax Barthez

Friday, 18 September 2026

08:30 – 09:30 Lecture: CT angiogram and vascular anatomy Barthez
09:30 – 10:15 Computer labs – Clinical case studies – Abdomen Barthez
10:15 – 10:45 Debriefing – Clinical case studies – Abdomen Barthez
10:45 – 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 – 11:45 Computer labs – Clinical case studies – Abdomen Barthez
11:45 – 12:30 Debriefing – Clinical case studies – Abdomen Barthez
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch Break
13:30 – 14:30 Computer labs – Clinical case studies – Abdomen Lacava
14:30 – 15:30 Debriefing – Clinical case studies – Abdomen Lacava
15:30 – 16:00 Concluding remarks Barthez / Auriemma / Lacava