CT small animal course –fundamental principles, overview of indications with focus on CT in orthopaedics
This course is intended for those who wish to prescribe; obtain, perform, and interpret standard computed tomography (CT) scans.
First, focus will be on principles and basic understanding of CT technology, CT acquisition techniques and knowledge of viewing and manipulating the images.
DICOM imaging software will be shown and practiced. Positioning, patient handling and a logical approach to the interpretation of the CT images, including detection of relevant signs and generation of preferred differential diagnosis will be covered.
An overview of the indications and uses of CT in neurology, thorax, abdominal and head patients will be addressed.
The main subject and focus of the course will be CT in the field of joints and orthopaedic disorders including intra-articular contrast studies.
The program consists of a mix of lectures, case studies, and hands-on learning experiences.
Dr. Ingrid Gielen
Dr. Ingrid Gielen graduated from Ghent University in Belgium in July 1995 and joined the staff as assistant at the Department of Medical Imaging and Small Animal Orthopaedics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Belgium.
Her PhD thesis was completed with the title “Computed Tomography in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Canine Tarsocrural Osteochondrosis” in 2003.
She was President of the European Association of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging (EAVDI) 2004-2006. Since 2004, Dr. I. Gielen is Division Head of CT and MRI at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Belgium.
Since 2015, she is visiting professor at the Department of Radiology and Radiation Hygiene, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Belgrade, Serbia. Currently, she is president of the International Elbow Working Group. She was invited speaker at many international conferences on medical imaging and orthopaedics and neurology and is author of more than 185 peer reviewed publications in national and international journals on medical imaging and orthopaedics. She has a particular interest in imaging techniques in joint diseases and neurologic diseases.
Prof. Dr. Henri van Bree
Graduated in 1974 at the Ghent University in Belgium.
Since 1991 full professor in medical imaging and orthopaedic surgery at the Department of Medical Imaging and Small Animal Orthopaedics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ghent, Belgium.
PhD at the University of Utrecht, Holland, Department of Radiology on the “comparative imaging in the canine shoulder”.
From 2001 till 2015 head of the Department of Medical Imaging and Small Animal Orthopaedics.
Is a Diplomate of both the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging (ECVDI) and the European College of Veterinary Surgeons (ECVS).
He received in 2014 the Richard-Völker-Medaille from the DGK-DVG – Kleintiere.
Author of about 250 publications on medical imaging and orthopaedics.
Invited speaker at about 150 international conferences on medical imaging and small animal arthroscopy.
Research topics: comparative imaging in small animal joint disease.
DAY 1
| Time | Title |
| 09.00 – 9.45 | General principles of CT and development |
| 9.45 – 10.15 | Technical aspects of CT |
| 10.15 – 10.45 | Patient preparation and positioning |
| 10.45 – 11.15 | Different CT protocols: contrast media and procedures |
| 11.15 – 11.30 | Coffee break |
| 11.30 – 12.00 | Different CT protocols |
| 12.00 – 12.30 | Image manipulation and quality |
| 12.30 – 13.30 | Lunch break |
| 13.30 – 13.50 | Dicom viewers |
| 13.50 – 14.30 | General indications, an overview: CT in neurology, head, thorax, abdomen |
| 14.30 – 14.45 | Introduction of CT is orthopedics |
| 14.45 – 15.00 | CT in long bones |
| 15.00 – 15.45 | The use of CT in elbow diseases |
| 15.45 – 16.00 | Coffee break |
| 16.00 – 16.30 | CT of the carpus and toes |
| 16.30 – 17.30 | Case reading and discussion |
DAY 2
| Time | Title |
| 09.15 – 9.45 | Radiation safety and maintenance |
| 9.45 – 10.30 | Applications of CT in the shoulder joint |
| 10.30 – 10.50 | CT of the hip |
| 10.50 – 11.30 | Stifle CT |
| 11.30 – 11.45 | Coffee break |
| 11.45 – 12.45 | Case reading and discussion |
| 12.45 – 13.45 | Lunch break |
| 13.45 – 14.15 | The use of CT in the tarsal joint |
| 14.15 – 14.45 | CT investigation of muscles, infection, tracts, foreign bodies ea. |
| 14.45 – 15.00 | Coffee break |
| 15.00 – 16.30 | Case reading and discussion |