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Chapter 1

Getting to know the process

A bit rusty on the basics of ultrasound? This chapter will polish your understanding of ultrasound exams and teach you how to address the person under the probe—your patient.
3 lessons
4m
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Chapter 2

The liver

This chapter will introduce you to hepatic ultrasound. You'll learn how to image the liver and identify vascular liver diseases, benign neoplasms, and malignant pathologies.
9 lessons
32m
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Chapter 3

The biliary system

Get your juices flowing with this section on biliary system ultrasound. Learn how to image the gallbladder and biliary tract, diagnose cholecystitis, and find biliary tumors.
9 lessons
27m
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Chapter 4

The kidneys

Filter the wheat from the chaff when it comes to renal ultrasound. Learn how to image the kidneys, diagnose hydronephrosis, and distinguish between benign and malignant diseases.
9 lessons
35m
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Chapter 5

The spleen

This chapter will be your safety net for understanding spleen imaging. We’ll teach you how to locate the spleen, measure it, and identify trauma and focal lesions.
7 lessons
20m
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Chapter 6

The pancreas

Learn everything you need to know about pancreatic ultrasound. In this chapter, we show you how to image the pancreas, diagnose pancreatitis, and identify cystic and solid tumors.
7 lessons
28m
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Chapter 7

The retroperitoneum

Don't be left behind on retroperitoneal imaging. Learn to find your way around the retroperitoneum, and distinguish between vascular pathologies, necrosis, and lymphadenopathy.
7 lessons
29m
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Chapter 8

The gastrointestinal tract

We end our ultrasound journey with a trip down the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. We’ll show you how to image bowel obstructions, diagnose diverticulitis, and identify appendicitis.
8 lessons
30m
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Chapter 9

Reporting and documentation

Every ultrasound deserves a good report. In this final chapter, you’ll learn to write a great ultrasound report and know which images you should and shouldn't include.
3 lessons
7m
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Nikolaus Mayr, MD
Nikolaus is Chief Resident of Radiology, Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine at the Hospital of the Brothers of St. John of God in Salzburg.
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