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Dear colleagues,
Like no other technique before US contrast agents have revolutionized
diagnostic ultrasound. Since its advent in 1996 the diagnostic abilities
have expanded greatly and diagnostic confidence has been taken to
a new level, comparable and sometimes even superior to CT and MRI.
The European ultrasound societies developed guidelines on the use
of US contrast agents in liver diseases in 2004. These guidelines
have been updated and expanded in 2009
(www.efsumb.com). Although the emphasis is
still on liver diseases, it is accepted that US CA also adds a great
deal of diagnostic value in extra hepatic organ diseases, as well
as in renal disorders.
During this International CEUS Course many well known European radiologists
and internists in this field will give lectures and train small
groups of attendees in hands-on-sessions. We hope you will benefit
from attending this course, which is supported by the EFSUMB, a
European School project.
Parts of the course will also be broadcast via the internet and
training on selected cases can be continued on our web site/online
after the course has ended.
I wish you a successful educational course and a joyful stay in
Hannover
Dr. Hans-Peter Weskott
Course Director
Head of the Central Ultrasound Deptm.
Siloah Hospital, Klinikum Region Hannover
Roesebeckstrasse 15
30449 Hannover
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