Antwerp Abdominal Ultrasound Course

We are excited to continue building on the success of the Antwerp Abdominal Ultrasound Course. This hands-on training is organized by the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the Antwerp University Hospital. The fourth edition is set to take place from 28 to 30 april 2027.

Wanneer?

28 - 29 - 30 April 2027

Voor wie?

Artsen,
Zorgverleners

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Antwerp Abdominal Ultrasound Course 2027

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Hands-on training – limited availability

The fourth edition of the course is set to take place from 28 to 30 April 2027. Registration for this future edition is not yet open, but you can stay informed about updates and registration opening by subscribing to our mailing list at the bottom of this page.

This course is designed to provide high-quality, practical training in abdominal ultrasound in a small-group setting.


Course Highlights
  • In-depth exploration of abdominal ultrasound, led by national and international experts
  • Live demonstrations and extensive hands-on training sessions
  • Focus on abdominal emergencies diagnosable by ultrasound – particularly relevant for emergency physicians and general practitioners


Stay Updated

A future edition of the course is set to take place from 28 to 30 April 2027. Registration for this edition will open at a later stage, and more detailed information will follow in due course.

If you would like to stay informed about updates and be notified when registration opens, you can subscribe to our mailing list at the bottom of this page.



Practical Information
  • Dates: 28 - 29 - 30 April 2027

  • Course venue: University Hospital Antwerpen (UZA), Drie Eikenstraat 655, 2650 Edegem

  • Course language: English

  • Accreditation: INAMI/RIZIV accreditation will be applied for.

  • Certificate of attendance: All participants will receive a certificate of attendance

For any questions, please contact us at events@uza.be.

We look forward to welcoming you to Antwerp for an intensive and practical ultrasound course.

Warm regards,
The organising committee,

Sven Francque, Dept Gastroenterology & Hepatology – UZA
Aranzazu Jauregui Amezaga, Dept Gastroenterology & Hepatology – UZA
Luisa Vonghia, Dept Gastroenterology & Hepatology – UZA

Example programme day 1

Introduction to abdominal ultrasound & normal findings

TimeSession
09:00 – 09:05Presentation of the Course
09:05 – 09:30Introduction to Ultrasonography
09:30 – 10:00Anatomy & Vasculature of the Liver
10:00 – 10:30• Biliary Tree & Gallbladder
• Pancreas & Spleen
10:30 – 11:00Peritoneum and Retroperitoneum
11:00 – 11:30Coffee Break
11:30 – 13:00Hands-on with Healthy Volunteers
13:00 – 14:00Lunch
14:00 – 14:30Urological Examination (Prostate, Bladder, Urinary Tract)
14:30 – 15:00Gynaecological Examination
15:00 – 15:15Coffee Break
15:15 – 16:45Hands-on with Healthy Volunteers
16:45 – 17:00• How to Write an Abdominal Ultrasound Report
• Questions

Example programme day 2

Pathology of the liver & special procedures

TimeSession
09:00 – 09:30• Focal Liver Lesions
• Diffuse Liver Disease
09:30 – 09:55Vascular Liver Disease
09:55 – 10:20Biliary and Gallbladder Pathology
10:20 – 10:45Pancreas
10:45 – 11:10Liver Transplantation
11:10 – 11:45Coffee Break
11:45 – 13:00Hands-on with Patients
13:00 – 14:00Lunch
14:00 – 15:15• 14:00–14:25 Elastography
• 14:25–14:50 Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS)
• 14:50–15:15 Percutaneous Guided Procedures
15:15 – 15:30Coffee Break
15:30 – 16:45Hands-on with Patients
16:45 – 17:00Questions

Example programme day 3

Intestinal ultrasound

TimeSession
09:00 – 09:30• Anatomy of the Gastrointestinal Tract
• Standard Ultrasound Parameters for Intestinal Examination
09:30 – 10:30Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (1)
• Crohn’s Disease
• Postoperative Recurrence in Crohn’s Disease
• Ulcerative Colitis
10:30 – 11:00Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (2)
• Use of Scores for Disease Assessment
11:00 – 11:30Coffee Break
11:30 – 13:00Hands-on with Patients
13:00 – 14:00Lunch
14:00 – 14:30Acute Gastrointestinal Pathology
14:30 – 15:00Perianal Examination and Pathology with Transrectal Ultrasound
15:00 – 15:30Perianal Examination and Pathology with Linear Ultrasound Probe
15:30 – 15:45Coffee Break
15:45 – 16:45Hands-on with Patients
16:45 – 17:00• How to Write an Intestinal Ultrasound Report
• Questions

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