Thoracic Radiology – in depth

Thoracic Radiology – in depth

Two day course – In depth Thoracic Radiology – Including lots of practical tips for good radiographic technique, detailed discussion of lung patterns, the importance of X-rays for cardiac disease, pleural, mediastinal, thoracic wall disease. Plenty of time for nice interactive film reading sessions with lots of interesting cases and plenty of time to discuss them with the course delegates for the best possible learning experience.

Sérgio Guilherme LMV MRCVS

Sérgio Guilherme LMV MRCVS

Veterinary radiologist, AURA Veterinary, UK

Sergio graduated with distinction from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Lisbon. As part of his veterinary degree, he did a six month clinical externship at the Animal Medical Center, New York and Cornell University, USA. After two years working in general practice, he did a one year rotating internship at a referral hospital in the UK. This was followed by the completion of a three year ECVDI residency program in Diagnostic Imaging at the Royal Veterinary College, University of London. After that, he worked at Davies Veterinary Specialists and at Fitzpatrick Referrals and is now a radiologist at AURA Veterinary. He enjoys working across all imaging modalities – Radiography, ultrasound, CT and MRI. He is an author and co-author of peer-reviewed original articles and also enjoys teaching and lecturing, being a regular speaker in courses and conferences both in the UK and abroad.

DAY 1

Time Title
09:00 Lecture – General principles and technical aspects of thoracic radiography
10:30 Coffee break
11:00 Lecture – Logical interpretation of lung disease on thoracic X-rays
12:30 Lunch break
13:30 Lecture – The practical importance of identifying lung patterns
15:00 Coffee break
15:30 Let’s get practical” – Film reading session: Small group and interactive discussion of cases and Q&A
18:00 End

DAY 2

Time Title
09:00 Lecture – Interpretation of cardiac disease: Why are radiographs important?
10:30 Coffee break
11:00 Lecture – Identifying pleural and mediastinal disease in thoracic X-rays cal interpretation of lung disease on thoracic X-rays
Lecture – Identifying diaphragm and thoracic wall disease in thoracic X-rays
13:00 Lunch break
14:00 Lecture – Oesophageal contrast studies
14:45 Coffee break
15:00 Let’s get practical” – Film reading session: Small group and interactive discussion of cases and Q&A
18:00 End