Imaging in the Post-Surgical Abdomen

ULTRASOUND SOLUTIONS CORP. is pleased to welcome back MATTHEW RYAN, MSHA, RDMS, RVT, RT(R), for an important session on how to sonographically evaluate the post-surgical abdomen.

Course Description:

This presentation will provide an overview of the use of ultrasound to define lesions that are encountered in the post-surgical abdomen. Topics will include a brief discussion of alternative imaging modalities, the different types of retained foreign objects (RFO) that can be left post-surgery, defining lesions, and how to employ a sonographic technique for a thorough evaluation. Additionally, a review of the different body systems that will be encountered in the post-surgical abdomen will be examined. (Approved for 1 SDMS CME credit, provided one is present for the entire event)

Course Objectives:  Upon completion of this educational activity, the participant will be able to:

• Describe and discuss the different lesions that could be encountered in a post-surgical abdomen
• Recognize the different retained foreign objects (RFO) found in the post-surgical abdomen
• Briefly discuss alternative imaging modalities to ultrasound when trying to define post-surgical lesions
• Learn the sonographic protocol for the investigation of post-surgical lesions
• Understand the different body systems as they relate to invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures

About Our Speaker:

Matthew Ryan, MSHA, RDMS, RVT, RT(R), is currently employed as a Sonographer at a large urban hospital located in the upper Midwest. He has 33 years of experience in the medical field, the majority spent specifically in Sonography, as a Staff Sonographer, Site Preceptor, Clinical Instructor, and Clinical Coordinator. His educational accomplishments involved developing and implementing training programs for Radiology Residents, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Staff Sonographers.

Matthew has presented various topics in Sonography for both national and local organizations. In addition to these duties, he has served on the following committees with the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Awards and Recognition Committee, CME Reviewer, JDMS Article Reviewer, and the Events Management Committee. Also, he is on the Board of Directors for the International Foundation for Sonography Education and Research (IFSER), with a current role as Treasurer.

This activity is an approved SDMS CME activity – approved for 1.0 SDMS CME credit.

Please note that partial credit will not be issued.

The CME participant roster will be reported by Ultrasound Solutions Corp. to the

SDMS CME Tracker System.

Important update from the SDMS:

SDMS no longer allows its CME providers to issue Partial Credit for attendance. If you join late or leave early, the SDMS will no longer permit us to award partial pro-rated credit.

Therefore, from now on, in order to receive CME credit, you must be in attendance for the ENTIRE event via your own unique Zoom link that Zoom emailed to you when you registered. Then, and only then, will USC be able to award you any credit. So, please be prompt and attentive to the time schedule. We apologize for any inconvenience, but again, this is a new SDMS policy we must abide by. Thank you for understanding.