Antwerp Abdominal Ultrasound Course
We are excited to continue building on the success of the Antwerp Abdominal Ultrasound Course. This hands-on training has been very well received in its previous editions and is organized by the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the Antwerp University Hospital. The next edition, which will be the fourth, is planned to take place in the spring of 2027
Wanneer?
Spring 2027Waar?
Auditorium Kinsbergen, UZAVoor wie?
Prijs
T.b.a.Antwerp Abdominal Ultrasound Course 2027
More info soon, stay updated via mailinglist below this page
Hands-on training – Limited availability
A new edition of the course is planned for spring 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 via the form 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
- New content: special focus on abdominal emergencies diagnosable by ultrasound – particularly relevant for emergency physicians and general practitioners
Stay Updated
A future edition of the course is planned for spring 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 via the form at the bottom of this page. This way, you will not miss any opportunities to participate in future sessions.
Practical Information
Dates: spring 2027
Venue: University Hospital Antwerpen (UZA), Drie Eikenstraat 655, 2650 Edegem
Language: English
Accreditation: INAMI/RIZIV accreditation will be requested
Certification: 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,
Prof. Dr. Luisa Vonghia
Prof. Dr. Aranzazu Jauregui Amezaga
Prof. Dr. Sven Francque
Example Programme Day 2
Pathology of the Liver & Special Procedures
| Time | Session | Speaker / Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 – 09:30 | • Focal Liver Lesions • Diffuse Liver Disease | |
| 09:30 – 09:55 | Vascular Liver Disease | |
| 09:55 – 10:20 | Biliary and Gallbladder Pathology | |
| 10:20 – 10:45 | Pancreas | |
| 10:45 – 11:10 | Liver Transplantation | |
| 11:10 – 11:45 | Coffee Break | |
| 11:45 – 13:00 | Hands-on with Patients | |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch | |
| 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 – 15:30 | Coffee Break | |
| 15:30 – 16:45 | Hands-on with Patients | |
| 16:45 – 17:00 | Questions |
Example Programme Day 3
Intestinal Ultrasound
| Time | Session | Speaker / Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 – 09:30 | • Anatomy of the Gastrointestinal Tract • Standard Ultrasound Parameters for Intestinal Examination | |
| 09:30 – 10:30 | Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (1) • Crohn’s Disease • Postoperative Recurrence in Crohn’s Disease • Ulcerative Colitis | |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (2) • Use of Scores for Disease Assessment | |
| 11:00 – 11:30 | Coffee Break | |
| 11:30 – 13:00 | Hands-on with Patients | |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch | |
| 14:00 – 14:30 | Acute Gastrointestinal Pathology | |
| 14:30 – 15:00 | Perianal Examination and Pathology with Transrectal Ultrasound | |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Perianal Examination and Pathology with Linear Ultrasound Probe | |
| 15:30 – 15:45 | Coffee Break | |
| 15:45 – 16:45 | Hands-on with Patients | |
| 16:45 – 17:00 | • How to Write an Intestinal Ultrasound Report • Questions |