Interactive training on intestinal ultrasound.
Join top Canadian IBD experts for a combination of expert-led presentations, live demonstrations, and interactive case discussions. Develop foundational knowledge and hands-on skills in image acquisition and interpretation.
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Intestinal Ultrasound Primer Workshop (IUS)
Connect with peers and leading Canadian IBD experts for a practical introduction to the use of intestinal ultrasound in the assessment and management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
As interest in intestinal ultrasound continues to grow, this workshop offers an opportunity to build the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to explore its use in clinical practice. Through expert-led instruction and interactive learning, you will consider how this imaging approach can support the assessment of bowel inflammation and inform IBD care.
What to Expect
Expert-led presentations exploring the core principles and clinical utility of intestinal ultrasound.
Interactive discussions on intestinal ultrasound anatomy, interpretation, and detection of IBD complications.
Hands-on learning to practise image acquisition and interpretation with guidance from expert faculty.
Program Objectives
- Describe the role of intestinal ultrasound, including its clinical indications, limitations, and appropriate use in the diagnosis and management of inflammatory bowel disease.
- Compare intestinal ultrasound with other imaging modalities commonly used in the assessment and monitoring of IBD.
- Identify bowel wall anatomy, key sonographic landmarks, and relevant measurements used during an intestinal ultrasound examination.
- Recognize ultrasound findings associated with ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, and common complications.
- Apply practical approaches to incorporating intestinal ultrasound into routine clinical assessment and disease monitoring.
DRAFT AGENDA
Registration and Breakfast
Welcome & Introduction
Opening Remarks and Course Overview
Speaker: Dr. Vivian Huang
Foundations of Intestinal Ultrasound in IBD
Background, clinical indications, appropriate use, and role in patient care
Speaker: To be confirmed
Principles and Clinical Utility of Intestinal Ultrasound
Strengths, limitations, and comparison with other imaging modalities
Speaker: To be confirmed
Break
Intestinal Ultrasound Anatomy and Interpretation
Bowel wall layers, sonographic landmarks, measurements, and extraluminal findings
Speaker: To be confirmed
Detection of IBD Complications
Recognition of strictures, fistulas, and post-operative recurrence
Speaker: To be confirmed
Lunch
Normal Bowel Assessment
Faculty: Faculty Facilitators
Ulcerative Colitis Assessment
Faculty: Faculty Facilitators
Crohn’s Disease Assessment
Case-based scanning including strictures, fistulas, and post-operative recurrence
Faculty: Faculty Facilitators
Closing Remarks
Key Takeaways, Discussion, and Closing Comments
Speaker: Dr. Vivian Huang
Intestinal Ultrasound Primer
The Intestinal Ultrasound Primer Workshop is managed in partnership with Agilis Health.
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