Transthoracic and Transabdominal Ultrasound as a Diagnostic Tool in The Clinic Setting (2023)
Overview
This presentation explores the practical application of transthoracic and transabdominal ultrasound imaging as a diagnostic tool in equine clinical practice. It will cover both normal ultrasonographic anatomy and common pathological findings encountered during routine examinations.
Topics will be drawn from clinical experience and the latest literature, and will include:
- Ultrasound evaluation of respiratory conditions
- Use of FAST (Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma) ultrasound for horses presenting with colic
- Interpretation of findings to differentiate surgical vs non-surgical colic cases
- Imaging of non-gastrointestinal organs, including the liver and kidneys
Real-life clinical cases will be used throughout to illustrate key concepts and enhance learning.
Presenters
Gustavo is a Large Animal Internal Medicine Specialist and Lecturer in Equine Internal Medicine at the School of Animal and Veterinary Science, University of Adelaide.
Originally from southern Brazil, Gustavo began his career as an equine practitioner before completing two equine rotating internships in California, USA, and an equine medicine fellowship at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute. He went on to complete a residency in Large Animal Internal Medicine at Auburn University, where he also earned a Master’s degree studying the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of torsemide in horses.
Gustavo is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and joined the University of Adelaide to pursue his academic career. He is currently undertaking a PhD focused on equine gastric ulceration, particularly its welfare impact and non-responsiveness to therapy.
His clinical and research interests span a wide range of topics, including diagnostic imaging, gastroenterology, pharmacology, endocrinology, neonatology, cardiorespiratory health, ophthalmology, and infectious disease management.
