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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 2008 (www.efsumb.com),
the WFUMB will publish the latest CEUS guidelines for the liver
in 2011 (www.wfumb.org).
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 radiologists
and internists in this field will give lectures and train small
groups of attendees in hands-on and case discussion sessions.
We hope you will benefit from attending this course, which is
supported by the EFSUMB, a European School project.
I wish you a successful educational course and a joyful stay in
Hannover
Dr. HP Weskott
Course Director
Head of the Central Ultrasound Deptm.
Siloah Hospital, Klinikum Region Hannover
Roesebeckstrasse 15
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