Abdominal sonography is a basic component of general ultrasound practice. It is a part of PG-Diploma course in Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound. It is a One-year regular full time course, delivered both online and off-line with extensive hands-on training. It is a comprehensive course covering all abdominal & pelvic organs including retroperitoneum, intraperitoneal, retroperitoneal and pelvic cavities and e-FAST protocol in emergencies with North American AIUM-ARDMS and Sonography Canada Registry Exam Curriculum. Course contents are:
• Introduction, Basic Nomenclature, Terminology & Image orientation
• Abdominal vasculature – arterial system
• Abdominal vasculature – Systemic & Portal venous syste
• Normal liver, anatomy and physiology
• Liver pathology
• Gall bladder and Biliary tree
• Pancreas
• Spleen & Reticuloendothelial system
• Retroperitoneum
• Adrenal glands
• Normal Kidney & Lower urinary tract
• Kidney & Lower urinary tract pathology
• Transplant Kidney
• Gastrointestinal tract
• Peritoneal cavities, fluid collections, ascites
