Practical Abdominal Ultrasound in Dogs and Cats: From Image Acquisition to Clinical Diagnosis

Module 1 — Gastrointestinal Ultrasound

Dr. Mohamed Elsaied

1. 1Complete GI scanning protocol
2. 2Layer identification and interpretation
3. 3Stomach examination
4. 4Small intestinal assessment
5. 5Large intestinal assessment
6. 6Common GI abnormalities
7. 7Foreign bodies
8. 8Obstruction
9. 9Enteritis
10. 10Protein-losing enteropathy
11. 11Intestinal tumors
12. 12Mesenteric lymph nodes
13. 13Pancreas ultrasound basics
14. 14Ultrasound findings influencing clinical decisions
15. 15Case-based approach

Module 2 — Hepatobiliary Ultrasound

Dr. AbdelRahman Mostafa

1. 1Standard hepatobiliary anatomy
2. 2Scanning posture and planes
3. 3Portal and hepatic vessel identification
4. 4Measurement techniques
5. 5Lesion characterization
6. 6Case discussion and reporting format

Module 3 — Ultrasound Examination of the Urinary Tract in Dogs and Cats

Dr. Mohamed Awny

1. 1Examination technique and views of the kidney and proximal ureter
2. 2Normal ultrasonographic criteria of the kidney and proximal ureter (anatomy, echogenicity and measurements)
3. 3Renal Doppler ultrasound examination
4. 4Focal abnormalities of the renal parenchyma
5. 5Diffuse abnormalities of the renal parenchyma
6. 6Abnormalities of the renal pelvis and proximal ureter
7. 7Ultrasound examination of the distal ureters, urinary bladder and urethra (technique, measurements and abnormalities)
8. 8Canine prostate ultrasound examination and clinical correlation with urinary tract affections