This introductory session will cover anatomy, normal ultrasound appearances, mesh repair appearances and common pathology seen in the adult groin and abdominal wall. Causes and symptoms for hernia will be discussed. Good technique and potential pitfalls will be described. Phrases for report writing and management of findings will be suggested.
Really practical, useful session that will benefit the quality of my practice.
Sonographer,Globe Locums
I found the abdominal wall and groin ultrasound course very informative with clear diagrams and very useful clips. Excellent well presented content relevant to everyday practice.
Former delegate
By the end of this session you will:
Sonographers wanting to learn more about scanning and reporting hernias and superficial abdominal lumps and bumps.
English language at a level eligible to work in the UK.
This is a lecture based event, where you will be provided with information and shown images / videos. There will be time for questions during the session.
This is an attendance based event.
If you meet the entry requirements for the postgraduate programme and wanted to gain 15 M-level credits, you could undertake a work based or student negotiated distance learning module and develop your experience and skills further.
Chiu, K. Antoniades, G. Parker, P. Razack, A. and Taylor, D. (2017) Ultrasound of the groin: A pictorial review. Ultrasound, 21 (2), pp. 74-81.
Edwards, H. Smith, J. and Weston, M. (2014) “What makes a good ultrasound report?” Ultrasound, 22 (1), pp. 57 – 60
Jacobson, J. Khoury, V. and Brandon, C. (2015) Ultrasound of the groin: techniques, pathology and pitfalls. American Journal of Radiology, 205, pp. 513 – 523. Available at: http://www.ajronline.org/doi/pdf/10.2214/AJR.15.14523
Lee, R. Cho, C. Tong, C. Ng, A. Liu, E. Griffith, J. (2013) Ultrasound of the abdominal wall and groin. Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal, 64 (4), pp. 295 – 305. Available at https://www.carjonline.org/article/S0846-5371(12)00085-X/abstract
Society and College of Radiographers and British Medical Ultrasound Society (2016) Guidelines for Professional Ultrasound Practice. Available at: https://www.bmus.org/static/uploads/resources/Guidelines_for_Professional_Ultrasound_Practice_Revision_Dec_2016_Vo2IWse.pdf