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 2027

Voor wie?

Artsen,
Zorgverleners

Prijs

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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 1

Introduction to Abdominal Ultrasound & Normal Findings

TimeSessionSpeaker / Affiliation
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

TimeSessionSpeaker / Affiliation
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

TimeSessionSpeaker / Affiliation
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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