We have created a comprehensive learning tool for our members, covering a range of ultrasound related obstetric and gynecological subjects.
Learning modules
From a growing library of educational material from our journal, educational course web lectures, and ISUOG guidelines, we are constantly updating our content. Current content is developed and maintained by our Online Education Task Force.
Divided into 4 entry points, the material is presented across 35 modules in order to offer a overarching learning experience to our members.
Explore the material using the Learning Module Index.
Principles and basic topics
Module 2: Principles of ultrasound imaging
Welcome and introduction: Why 3D? When 3D, when not?
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Boris Tutschek at ISUOG intensive course 3D-4D workshop: Practical application of volume ultrasound in fetal medicine, in June 2015.
3D basics and volume acquisition, optimized insonation; shadowing and artefacts 1
Prof Tutschek demonstrates multiplanar, volume acquisition and volume rendering techniques to obtain anatomical information in a 12 week fetus. 2015.
Orthogonal anatomical planes
Dr Gindes explains the funamental principles of reconstruction and gives valuable tips and tricks, with several practical examples. 2015.
Live scan demonstration
Prof Dietz goes through a live demo example of pelvic floor ultrasound (for context watch after 'The basics: an introduction to pelvic floor ultrasound.) 2015.
Module 4: Preparing the patient
What I have learnt from speaking to women who have had an ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage
Ms. Alex Peace-Gadsby
Compassion, breaking bad news and the impact of early pregnancy loss on women
Dr Maria Jambrant
Module 5: Other imaging and diagnostic modalities
Using MRI to evaluate “difficult to classify” ovarian masses and development and validation of a MR scoring system
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Andrea Rockall at ISUOG's & IOTA Advanced course in gynecological ultrasound: Imaging in oncology - Session 4: Treatment and alternative imaging, in January 2014.
Ultrasound & MRI. Do we really need T2 weighted images in this patient?
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Gianluigi Pilu at ISUOG's intensive course on Fetal anomalies & CNS: Central Nervous System, in February 2014.
Fetal MRI beyond T2 weighted images
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Daniela Prayer at ISUOG's intensive course on Fetal anomalies & CNS: Thorax, GIT, GUT, Skeletal System and Syndromes, in February 2014.
Automatic quantitative MRI texture analysis in small-for-gestational-age fetuses
This lecture was delivered by Dr Magdalena Sanz-Cortes at ISUOG's intensive course Fetal anomalies & CNS: Central Nervous System, in February 2014.
MRI of the fetal abdomen
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Daniela Prayer at ISUOG's intensive course on Fetal anomalies & CNS: Thorax, GIT, GUT, Skeletal System and Syndromes, in February 2014.
Is fetal MRI indicated in renal congenital anomalies?
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Daniela Prayer at ISUOG's intensive course on Fetal anomalies & CNS: Thorax, GIT, GUT, Skeletal System and Syndromes, in February 2014.
Fetal MRI when, why and how
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Daniela Prayer at ISUOG's 26th World Congress in Rome, in 2016.
Contribution of Fetal MRI in cases of brain anomalies
This video shows the utility and limitations of MRI in evaluation of fetal brain abnormalities using a case based approach
Module 6: Screening tests and diagnostic tests
First trimester screening for aneuploidy - which test when?
In this overview lecture, Prof Da Silva Costa discusses the history and evolution of screening for aneuploidy and the risks of invasive testing, and briefly reviews first trimester ultrasound screening including a review of data from Australia. 2017.
cfDNA consensus statement from ISUOG
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Laurent Salomon at ISUOG's Reproduction, early pregnancy and first trimester Course, Melbourne, 29-30 April 2017.
Current issues and pitfalls with NIPT
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Laurent Salomon at ISUOG's Reproduction, early pregnancy and first trimester Course, Melbourne, 29-30 April 2017.
Pre-eclampsia screening after the ASPRE trial
Prof Da Silva Costa describes screening for PEC and the performance of screening parameters (including history, ultrasound and mean arterial pressure and reviews the ASPRE study. 2017.
Screening for major pregnancy syndromes: GDM, FGR and preterm delivery
Prof Hyett discusses implications, evidence and pitfallls of IUGR, preterm delivery and gestational diabetes. 2017.
Role of first trimester cardiac markers in the era of NIPT
Prof Hyett reviews the current screening strategy using first check and NIPT statistics compared to first check, discusses the significance of fetal fraction and inconclusive results, and advises on how to counsel for extended NIPT. 2017.
Ovarian and endometrial cancer screening - latest insights from the UKCTOCS trial
Prof Campbell presents the results of major trials on ovarian and endometrial cancer screening. 2014.
Invasive techniques in prenatal diagnosis and prenatal therapy
Dr Bower reviews CVS and amniocentesis, covering management and treatment for conditions including fetal anemia, thrombocytopenia, thoraco-amniotic shunts for pleural effusion and pulmonary sequestration with hydrops. 2015.
Ultrasound screening for congenital anomalies
Prof Thilaganathan reflects on overall screening and implications to counselling in high risk obstetric cases . 2015.
Cytogenetic and molecular testing in prenatal diagnosis
Dr Wellesley describes arrays in the prenatal setting and how to counsel, including a review of counselling protocols for molecular testing results in different countries, case reports to illustrate concepts and a description of integration of NIPS and use of gene panels. 2015.
Preimplantation genetic diagnosis
Alison Lashwood reviews the definition of PGS, and the definition, application and inclusion critera for PGD, shows application to diseases (hemoglobinopathies, HLA typing for genetic/acquired disorders) and includes some information on UK law and licensing. 2015.
Prevention of pre-eclampsia: update
Dr. Rolnik describes the prevalence of pre-eclampsia, reasons for aspsirin use and trials done on effect of aspirin on pre-eclampsia. 2017.
Gynecological ultrasound
Module 7: Normal sonographic and pelvic anatomy
The basics: an introduction to pelvic floor ultrasound
Prof. Hans Dietz gives an overview of different techniques of imaging in urogynecology, followed by a detailed discussion of pelvic floor ultrasound to assess anatomy and function of the urethra and bladder. 2015.
Examining the uterus, cervix, ovaries and adnexae: normal findings
Dr Dumbrill explains a systematic scanning technique to image the cervix, uterus and ovaries via transvaginal and transabdominal scanning, illustrated with videos and pictures. Findings of normal female pelvic anatomy and correctly positioned IUDs are also described. 2017.
Module 9: Benign uterine anomalies
Classifying myometrial pathology: fibroids and adenomyosis
Dr van den Bosch explains the concepts of the junctional zone, serosal contour and the various types of myometrial lesions and shows examples of fibroids, adenomyosis, endometrial cancer, sarcoma and cell lymphoma affecting the uterus. 2016.
Diagnosing fibroids, sarcoma and adenomyosis with ultrasound
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Lil Valentin at ISUOG's intensive course on Early pregnancy, reproductive medicine and benign gynecology, in 2011.
Etiology of endometriosis
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Christian Becker at ISUOG's Intensive Course program on Ultrasound in the diagnosis and management of endometriosis, in 2016.
Evaluating postmenopausal bleeding - from endometrial thickness to gel
Dr Epstein walks through a step-by-step process of using all possible examination techniques to evaluate women with postmenopausal bleeding. Detection methods for various cancers including cervical and endometrial are described, as well as mathematical models and risk scores for malignancy prediction, and the value of cut-off points is discussed. 2014.
Technique of ultrasound examination in suspected endometriosis
Prof Valentin discusses the important of a patient's clinical history and symptoms to guide subsequent ultrasound examination and prevents images and clips of conditions including abdominal wall endometriosis and endometriosis of the ureterovesical junction and sacrouterine ligaments. 2016.
Understanding the endometrial response to hormone therapy using ultrasound
This lecture was delivered by Dr Steven Goldstein at ISUOG's intensive course on Early pregnancy, reproductive medicine and benign gynecology, in 2011.
Using ultrasound to assess endometriosis and different types of endometrioma
In this IOTA-based lecture, Dr Van Holsbeke shows the wide variety of what endometriomas may look like. Examples of malignant transformation and decidualisation during pregnancy are included. 2011.
What impact do fibroids have on IVF outcome?
Dr. Polanski takes the audience through a structured discussion of what fibroids look like, when to use 3D and colour Doppler and how to assess location. The specific IVF-related issues of fibroids are presented, and followed by a discussion between course chairs Tom Bourne and Nick Raine-Fenning. 2014.
Assessment of tubal patency and endometrial pathology - fluid and foam
Dr. van den Bosch explains the advantages of hysterosalpingosongraphy to assess tubal patency, and how to do it. 2014.
The IETA trial - standardizing terms to describe endometrial pathology
Dr van den Bosch explains when and how to use infusion sonography to diagnose focal lesions in the endometrium with many examples shown. 2012.
Ultrasound diagnosis of adenomyosis: MUSA update
Prof Wellington Martins explains the FIGO PALM-COEN criteria from 2011 and the 2015 MUSA criteria, and gives examples of how to measure the uterine volume, and the various sonographic manifestations of adenomyosis. Fibroids are defined and classified according to MUSA. 2017.
Use of 3D ultrasound to classify uterine anomalies
Prof Martins explains the embryology of malformations and classification systems – ASRM (old and new) and ESHRE/ESGE. Their respective pros and cons are discussed with instructive examples. A study comparing the reproducibility (CUME study) of both is discussed with practical applications. The uses of 3D multiplanar imaging and, volume contrast imaging (VCI), TUI, HD live and Omniview are presented. 2017.
Evaluating the endometrium from fertility to menopause
Dr Thierry van den Bosch gives a detailed presentation on the sonographic features of the endometrium and intrauterine lesions, and explains the IETA terms and definitions that you need to describe and measure it. 2017.
Module 10: Malignant uterine anomalies
Assessment of women after surgery
In this short theoretical lecture, Tom Holland focuses on the comparison of ultrasound and laparoscopy for the assessment of severity of ovarian adhesion in patients operated for endometriosis. 2016.
Cervical cancer: Assessment of early stage cervical cancer using ultrasound and MRI
Dr Epstein presents the preoperative assessment of early stage cervical cancer using ultrasound and MRI . Instructive videos and images show how to scan cervical cancer. 2014.
Diagnosing fibroids, sarcoma and adenomyosis with ultrasound
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Lil Valentin at ISUOG's intensive course on Early pregnancy, reproductive medicine and benign gynecology, in 2011.
Endometrial cancer: evaluating myometrial invasion - do pathology and ultrasound look like the same thing?
Dr Epstein talks about the sonographic assessment of myometrial and cervical invasion in endometrial cancer. Sonomorphological features associated with high risk cancer are also presented. 2012.
Evaluating cervical and myometrial extension in women with endometrial cancer
This lecture was delivered by Dr Elisabeth Epstein at ISUOG's & IOTA Advanced course in gynecological ultrasound: Imaging in oncology - Session 4: Treatment and alternative imaging, in January 2014.
Examples of using ultrasound for identifying metastatic disease in the pelvis and abdomen
Dr Testa uses examples are used to show the visualisation of ureters with gynecological transvaginal scan, which is really important especially in cases of hydronephrosis related to cervical cancer. 2014.
Ovarian and endometrial cancer screening - latest insights from the UKCTOCS trial
Prof Campbell presents the results of major trials on ovarian and endometrial cancer screening. 2014.
Video presentation: examining the abdomen and pelvis for metastases
Prof Fischerova explains how to perform a systematic scan of the abdomen and pelvis to detect metastasis. 2012.
Module 11: Benign adnexal anomalies
Abdominal wall and other unusual sites
Prof Guerriero shows some uncommon sites for endometiotic deposits. 2016.
Adhesions and tubal disease
Dr Akande talks about tubal damage and tubal surgery, followed by a 15 minute discussion among experts. 2014.
Adnexal cysts that cause acute pain in the pelvis
A clinical lecture by Prof Bourne on adnexal pathologies that cause acute pain: torsion, abscess and haemorrhagic cysts. 2014.
Assessment of tubal patency and endometrial pathology - fluid and foam
Dr. van den Bosch explains the advantages of hysterosalpingosongraphy to assess tubal patency, and how to do it. 2014.
Automated ovarian mass characterization - is this the future?
Dr Khazendar explains the process to create and optimise an automatic classification of ovarian cancer tumours based on static ultrasound images. 2014.
Diagnostic accuracy of the transvaginal ultrasound “sliding sign”, direct visualisation and combination of both for the prediction of deep infiltrating endometriosis of the rectum and the rectosigmoid
Mercedes Espada presents a study on the prediction of bowel deep infiltrating endometriosis by using the transvaginal scan: direct visualization and sliding sign are correlated with laparoscopic findings and compared. 2017.
Discriminating between ovarian cysts, tubal pathology and peritoneal inclusion cysts
Prof Timmerman explains the importance of dynamic imaging in transvaginal scanning to disciminate ovarian, tubal and peritoneal pathologies. 2011.
How accurate is ultrasound for the diagnosis of bowel endometriosis
Gernot Hudelist illustrates bowel endometriosis, using ultrasound videos and diagrams to show how to identify heterogeneous lesions of bowel endometriosis with TV ultrasound. 2017.
IDEA consensus for the classification of endometriosis
Prof Condous presents IDEA: an international standardized consensus on approaching and reporting on endometriosis ultrasound. US images of lesions and pictures are compared to help you with localization and anatomy. 2017.
IOTA apps - characterizing examples of ovarian pathology
Prof. Timmerman explains how to apply IOTA tools ( simple rules, LR2 and ADNEX model) to different types of adnexal masses. 2014.
Ovarian endometriomas
Typical and atypical ultrasound features of ovarian endometrioma are illustrated by Prof Valentin with clear images and some useful tips. 2016.
A recap of IOTA terminology, simple rules and descriptors
Dr Testa uses IOTA terminology and tools (easy descriptors and simple rules) to describe adnexal masses. 2014.
Single measurements of tumor markers - what role do they play in the characterization of an ovarian mass
Prof Timmerman discusses the role of single measurements of tumor markers in distinguishing between malignant and benign ovarian tumors. 2014.
Terminology and using Simple Ultrasound Based rules to classify Ovarian Pathology
Prof Timmerman introduces IOTA standardized terminology to describe the sonographic features of adnexal masses and IOTA simple rules as easy tools in clinical practice to estimate the risk of malignancy. 2014.
Transvaginal sonography-based minimal invasive surgery for urinary tract endometriosis
Dr Gernot Hudelist presents a study on deep infiltrating endometriosis of the urinary tract: transvaginal-sonography diagnosis, surgical treatment options and outcomes. 2017.
Ultrasound based endometriosis staging system (UBESS) to predict complexity of laparoscopic surgery
Prof. George Condous describes an ultrasound based endometriosis staging system (UBESS) that can be used pre-operatively to predict complexity of laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. 2017.
Ultrasound features of solid and “rare” subtypes of ovarian tumors
Prof Testa illustrates ultrasound features of rare ovarian solid tumors and metastasis. 2014.
Welcome and Introduction to the IOTA trial
Prof Bourne introduces and explains the aim of International Ovarian Tumor Analysis trial: a multicenter study on the preoperative assesssment of adnexal masses. Different phases of the study are illustrated until 2014. 2014.
Where do we stand on diagnostic criteria for polycystic ovarian syndrome?
Dr Nick Raine-Fenning presents the development of diagnostic criteria for PCOS from Stein-Leventhal to Rotterdam, and critically discusses the implications for ultrasound. 2014.
When and how to use Tru-Cut biopsies when evaluating solid tumours in the pelvis
Prof. Fischerova explains indications and methodology of ultrasound-guided bioptic technique when evaluating solid tumours. 2014.
Welcome and introduction (Endometriosis)
A general introduction to ISUOG mission, vision and upcoming events
Introduction to the course (Endometriosis)
What are the common aspects of endometriosis and gynecologic oncology?
Ultrasound pelvic anatomy
This is an overview of the pelvic anatomy displaying the relevant aspects of assessing the pelvic structures by ultrasound especially in endometriosis and gynecologic oncology
Round table discussion (Endometriosis)
A round table where experts in gynecologic ultrasound discuss many aspects related to ultrasound assessment of pelvic anatomy
Endometriosis “Hard markers and soft markers”
Sonographic features of endometriotic lesions including endometriotic cysts, deep infiltrating endometriosis and superficial endometriosis
International Deep Endometriosis Analysis (IDEA) consensus
Illustrative display of the The International Deep Endometriosis Analysis (IDEA) group approach to sonographic examination in women with suspected endometriosis
Discussion I (Endometriosis)
Answers to questions from the first two presentations: DIE nodule appearance, bowel preparation prior to ultrasound, question about the IDEA protocoll
Atypical endometriomas or cancer in endometriomas
In this video the viewer will obtain informations about the endometriomas, their different appearence, differential diagnostic guides and pitfalls.
Evidence-based management of patients with endometriomas
In this video the viewer will obtain information about the risk factors of malignant transformation of endometriomas, acquired from relevant studies in the topic. Furthermore, suggestions for the management of these cases are presented.
Ethical considerations around prenatal, preimplantation and preconception testing
This lecture was delivered at ISUOG's World Congress in Singapore, in 2018.
Discussion II (Endometriosis)
In this video, experts debate on atypical endometriosis.
Decidualized endometriomas and malignant ovarian tumors during pregnancy
In this video the viewer will obtain information about the appearance of endometriomas during pregnancy and their transformation during pregnancy. Comparison with oncologic masses will be made.
Deep endometriosis in the pelvis and cancer in the pelvis
In this video the viwer will obtain information about the ultrasound features in the DIE in comparison with pelvical cancer, as well about ultrasound features of pelvic involvement in gynecological cancer, patterns of spread and challenges in diagnosis
Interactive test - case videos (Endometriosis)
Case videos about the IDEA rules, differential diagnosis of DIE, decidualisation of the endometriomas.
Endometriosis from the pathologist's point of view
A thorough description and interpretation of the pathological diagnosis of endometriosis and any other findings that could be related to carcinoma
Module 12: Malignant adnexal anomalies
Examples of using ultrasound for identifying metastatic disease in the pelvis and abdomen
Dr Testa uses examples are used to show the visualisation of ureters with gynecological transvaginal scan, which is really important especially in cases of hydronephrosis related to cervical cancer. 2014.
Discriminating between ovarian cysts, tubal pathology and peritoneal inclusion cysts
Prof Timmerman explains the importance of dynamic imaging in transvaginal scanning to disciminate ovarian, tubal and peritoneal pathologies. 2011.
When and how to use Tru-Cut biopsies when evaluating solid tumours in the pelvis
Prof. Fischerova explains indications and methodology of ultrasound-guided bioptic technique when evaluating solid tumours. 2014.
IOTA apps - characterizing examples of ovarian pathology
Prof. Timmerman explains how to apply IOTA tools ( simple rules, LR2 and ADNEX model) to different types of adnexal masses. 2014.
Ovarian and endometrial cancer screening - latest insights from the UKCTOCS trial
Prof Campbell presents the results of major trials on ovarian and endometrial cancer screening. 2014.
Single measurements of tumor markers - what role do they play in the characterization of an ovarian mass
Prof Timmerman discusses the role of single measurements of tumor markers in distinguishing between malignant and benign ovarian tumors. 2014.
Terminology and using Simple Ultrasound Based rules to classify Ovarian Pathology
Prof Timmerman introduces IOTA standardized terminology to describe the sonographic features of adnexal masses and IOTA simple rules as easy tools in clinical practice to estimate the risk of malignancy. 2014.
Ultrasound features of solid and “rare” subtypes of ovarian tumors
Prof Testa illustrates ultrasound features of rare ovarian solid tumors and metastasis. 2014.
Welcome and Introduction to the IOTA trial
Prof Bourne introduces and explains the aim of International Ovarian Tumor Analysis trial: a multicenter study on the preoperative assesssment of adnexal masses. Different phases of the study are illustrated until 2014. 2014.
A recap of IOTA terminology, simple rules and descriptors
Dr Testa uses IOTA terminology and tools (easy descriptors and simple rules) to describe adnexal masses. 2014.
Adnexal cysts that cause acute pain in the pelvis
A clinical lecture by Prof Bourne on adnexal pathologies that cause acute pain: torsion, abscess and haemorrhagic cysts. 2014.
Assessing gynecological cancer patients for fertility sparing treatment - when does imaging help?
Prof. Fischerova explains the principles of a workup for fertility sparing treatment. The application and role of ultrasound is explained with images and case studies. 2014.
Assessment of tubal patency and endometrial pathology - fluid and foam
Dr. van den Bosch explains the advantages of hysterosalpingosongraphy to assess tubal patency, and how to do it. 2014.
Automated ovarian mass characterization - is this the future?
Dr Khazendar explains the process to create and optimise an automatic classification of ovarian cancer tumours based on static ultrasound images. 2014.
Evaluating metastases from ovarian cancer using ultrasound
Prof. Fischerova gives an overview of US applications in ovarian cancer: detection at first stage, staging, feasibility of surgery , follow up and detection of metastasis and recurrent tumors. 2014
How radical does surgery for ovarian cancer have to be?
Prof. Fotopoulou gives a detailed analysis of the literature on risks and benefits of radicality in ovarian cancer surgery. 2014.
IOTA prediction models including multiclass models that predict borderline, invasive and metastatic cancer
Prof Timmerman gives an overview of different IOTA prediction models. 2014.
What will future treatments for ovarian cancer look like? How do we manage such a heterogenous disease?
Dr. Gabra, an oncologist, discusses the treatment of ovarian cancer with chemotherapy. 2014.
Simple ultrasound-based rules for the diagnosis of ovarian cancer
Prof. Martins recaps the different studies performed on ovarian masses over the years : UKCTOCS, PLCO, IOTA Simple rules, ADNEX model. 2017.
Ultrasound as a key imaging modality in the management of all gynecologic cancers
Antonia Testa describes how ultrasound can guide imaging, treatment (including intraoperative US ) and follow-up of primary and recurrences of gynecological tumors. 2017.
Module 13: The pelvic floor
The basics: an introduction to pelvic floor ultrasound
Prof. Hans Dietz gives an overview of different techniques of imaging in urogynecology, followed by a detailed discussion of pelvic floor ultrasound to assess anatomy and function of the urethra and bladder. 2015.
Abdominal wall and other unusual sites
Prof Guerriero shows some uncommon sites for endometiotic deposits. 2016.
Live scan demonstration
Prof Dietz goes through a live demo example of pelvic floor ultrasound (for context watch after 'The basics: an introduction to pelvic floor ultrasound.) 2015.
Practical work: an introduction to 4D view
Prof Dietz demonstrates 3D reconstructions of the pelvic floor using volumes. 2016.
Slings and meshes: imaging of synthetic implants
Prof. Dietz discusses the utility of ultrasound in dynamic visualisation of various meshes and slings in the pelvic floor area. 2015.
Ultrasound imaging for anorectal dysfunction (H. Dietz, AU)
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Hans Peter Dietz at ISUOG's intensive course "3D-4D workshop: Pelvic floor ultrasound using 4D software", in June 2015.
The posterior compartment: obstructed defecation and fecal incontinence
Prof. Dietz presents a live scanning demo of pelvic floor anatomy, and discusses the challenges involved in such assessment. 2015.
Basic pelvic floor anatomy – what you need to know and what does transperineal ultrasound allow you to see
The video illustrates normal sonographic anatomy of the pelvic floor along with the technique for its dynamic evaluation. It highlights the landmarks needed for objective assessment of pelvic floor dysfunction.
Module 14: Reproductive medicine
Assessing gynecological cancer patients for fertility sparing treatment - when does imaging help?
Prof. Fischerova explains the principles of a workup for fertility sparing treatment. The application and role of ultrasound is explained with images and case studies. 2014.
Assessment of tubal patency and endometrial pathology - fluid and foam
Dr. van den Bosch explains the advantages of hysterosalpingosongraphy to assess tubal patency, and how to do it. 2014.
Cycle monitoring and OHSS - what it means and when to intervene
Prof. Amso gives an overview of diagnosis, prevention and treatment of OHSS since the mid -1980s. 2011.
Follicle tracking: time for automated measures?
Dr. Raine-Fenning explains the concepts and practicalities of manual follicular measurement on ultrasound in stimulated cycles as opposed to automated measurement (SonoAVC). 2014.
Endometriosis and infertility
Valentine Akande delivers an overview of the role of endometriosis in its various manifestations in infertility. Guidelines, consensus statements and recommendations are presented, and the pros and cons of a surgical approach are discussed. 2014.
Ultrasound guided procedures in IVF: Egg retrieval and Embryo Transfer
Dr Lukasz Polanski explains oocyte retrieval using transvaginal ultrasound and presents the various techniques of embryo transfer. 2014.
What impact do fibroids have on IVF outcome?
Dr. Polanski takes the audience through a structured discussion of what fibroids look like, when to use 3D and colour Doppler and how to assess location. The specific IVF-related issues of fibroids are presented, and followed by a discussion between course chairs Tom Bourne and Nick Raine-Fenning. 2014.
Where do we stand on diagnostic criteria for polycystic ovarian syndrome?
Dr Nick Raine-Fenning presents the development of diagnostic criteria for PCOS from Stein-Leventhal to Rotterdam, and critically discusses the implications for ultrasound. 2014.
Implantation, Ovulation and pregnancy outcome
Prof. Christoph Lees presents a lecture on dating naturally-conceived and ART conceived pregnancies. The implications of casual and habitual mis-dating are discussed, and protocols for how to avoid this are suggested. 2014.
Follicle counting: tips and pitfalls
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Wellington Martins at ISUOG's Reproduction, early pregnancy and first trimester Course, Melbourne, 29-30 April 2017.
What is the role of endometriosis in infertility?
Dr. Becker discusses hormonal therapies for endometriosis, and the various surgical approaches. Endometriosis and infertility are put into context in light of the most recent guidelines and recommendations. 2016.
Ultrasound in Gynecologic Oncology
The following material was provided by the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO.)
Ultrasound in gynecologic oncology: An introduction
This lecture was delivered by Prof David Cibula in 2017.
Endometrial cancer: Diagnosis and staging
This lecture was delivered by Dr Elisabeth Epstein in 2017.
Ovarian cancer staging
This lecture was delivered by Prof Daniela Fischerova in 2017.
Tru cut biopsy in gynecological oncology
This lecture as delivered by Dr Michal Zikan in 2017.
Early pregnancy and first trimester
Module 15: 5 to 10 weeks: normal sonographic morphology
Implantation, Ovulation and pregnancy outcome
Prof. Christoph Lees presents a lecture on dating naturally-conceived and ART conceived pregnancies. The implications of casual and habitual mis-dating are discussed, and protocols for how to avoid this are suggested. 2014.
Normal early embryonic development: singletons and twins
Dr Shyamaly Sur explains the importance of growth in the 1st trimester and outlines a novel approach to assessing embryonic growth. 2014.
Do events in early pregnancy impact on long-term pregnancy outcome?
This lecture was delivered by Dr Maya Al-Memar at ISUOG's intensive course on Early pregnancy care and infertility, in 2014.
Aneuploidy, NK cells, heparin, aspirin and antiphospolipid syndrome: making sense of recurrent miscarriage
This lecture was delivered by Siobhan Quenby at ISUOG's intensive course on Early pregnancy, reproductive medicine and benign gynecology, in 2011.
Diagnosis and management of non-tubal ectopic pregnancy
This lecture was delivered by Davor Jurkovic at ISUOG's intensive course on Early pregnancy, reproductive medicine and benign gynecology, in 2011.
The relative merits of medical and expectant management protocols for ectopic pregnancy
This lecture was delivered by Miss Emma Kirk at ISUOG's intensive course on Early pregnancy, reproductive medicine and benign gynecology, in 2011.
A critical appraisal of management strategies for PUL: the role of hCG, progesterone and rationalizing follow up
This lecture was delivered by Miss Emma Kirk at ISUOG's intensive course on Early pregnancy, reproductive medicine and benign gynecology, in 2011.
Developing criteria to define miscarriage, new data from the Diagnosis of Miscarriage (DOM) trial
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Tom Bourne at ISUOG's intensive course on Early pregnancy care and infertility, in 2014.
How can we counsel women who have a pregnancy of unknown viability (PUV)?
This lecture was delivered by Sharmistha Guha at ISUOG's intensive course on Early pregnancy care and infertility, in 2014.
Management strategies for miscarriage - including vacuum aspiration. Is expectant management right for all women?
This lecture was delivered by Shyamaly Sure at ISUOG's intensive course on Early pregnancy care and infertility, in 2014.
The ultrasound diagnosis and characteristic features of tubal ectopic pregnancies
This lecture was delivered by Miss Emma Kirk at ISUOG's intensive course on Early pregnancy care and infertility, in 2014.
Candidate biomarkers for ectopic pregnancy
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Andrew Horne at ISUOG's intensive course on Early pregnancy care and infertility, in 2014.
The features of non-tubal ectopic pregnancy including management strategies for caesarean scar pregnancies
This lecture was delivered by Miss Catriona Stalder at ISUOG's intensive course on Early pregnancy care and infertility, in 2014.
How to classify pregnancies of unknown location (PUL) as low or high risk
This lecture was delivered by Dr Shabnam Bobdiwala at ISUOG's intensive course on Early pregnancy care and infertility, in 2014.
Novel approaches to the treatment of ectopic pregnancy
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Andrew Horne at ISUOG's intensive course on Early pregnancy care and infertility, in 2014.
What I have learnt from speaking to women who have had an ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage
Ms. Alex Peace-Gadsby
Compassion, breaking bad news and the impact of early pregnancy loss on women
Dr Maria Jambrant
Introduction: congenital anomalies facts and figures
Diana Wellesley gives an overview of the causes of major congenital anomalies, explaining the difference in pre- and post-natal incidence, the importance of birth registers in understanding etiology, natural history and management of patients, especially the counselling regarding undiagnosed additional structurally anomalies. 2015.
Termination of pregnancy - procedures and essential diagnostic investigations
This lecture was delivered by Dr Diana Wellesley at ISUOG's intensive course on Prenatal Diagnosis and Genetics Course, in April 2015.
Miscarriage diagnosis: are the new ultrasound cut-offs conservative enough?
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Wellington Martins at ISUOG's Reproduction, early pregnancy and first trimester Course, Melbourne, 29-30 April 2017.
Caesarean section scar pregnancy: updates on diagnosis and management
This lecture was delivered by Prof. George Condous at ISUOG's Reproduction, early pregnancy and first trimester Course, Melbourne, 29-30 April 2017.
Non-tubal ectopic pregnancy: classification and diagnosis
This lecture was delivered by Dr Jayshree Ramkrishna at ISUOG's Reproduction, early pregnancy and first trimester Course, Melbourne, 29-30 April 2017.
Tubal ectopic pregnancies: what benchmark detection rate is acceptable?
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Wellington Martins at ISUOG's Reproduction, early pregnancy and first trimester Course, Melbourne, 29-30 April 2017.
Pregnancy of unknown location: classification and rationalising follow up
This lecture was delivered by Prof. George Condous at ISUOG's Reproduction, early pregnancy and first trimester Course, Melbourne, 29-30 April 2017.
Early first trimester detection of fetal malformation 8-11 weeks
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Laurent Salomon at ISUOG's Reproduction, early pregnancy and first trimester Course, Melbourne, 29-30 April 2017.
Rendering ”surface” views: 1. Early embryo; 2. Face; 3. Skeleton
Prof. Caterina Bilardo reconstructs volumes of the normal palate, cleft palate , early embryo and hand. 2015.
Module 16: 5 to 10 weeks: abnormal sonographic morphology
Do events in early pregnancy impact on long-term pregnancy outcome?
This lecture was delivered by Dr Maya Al-Memar at ISUOG's intensive course on Early pregnancy care and infertility, in 2014.
A critical appraisal of management strategies for PUL: the role of hCG, progesterone and rationalizing follow up
This lecture was delivered by Miss Emma Kirk at ISUOG's intensive course on Early pregnancy, reproductive medicine and benign gynecology, in 2011.
Candidate biomarkers for ectopic pregnancy
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Andrew Horne at ISUOG's intensive course on Early pregnancy care and infertility, in 2014.
Compassion, breaking bad news and the impact of early pregnancy loss on women
Dr Maria Jambrant
Developing criteria to define miscarriage, new data from the Diagnosis of Miscarriage (DOM) trial
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Tom Bourne at ISUOG's intensive course on Early pregnancy care and infertility, in 2014.
Diagnosis and management of non-tubal ectopic pregnancy
This lecture was delivered by Davor Jurkovic at ISUOG's intensive course on Early pregnancy, reproductive medicine and benign gynecology, in 2011.
How can we counsel women who have a pregnancy of unknown viability (PUV)?
This lecture was delivered by Sharmistha Guha at ISUOG's intensive course on Early pregnancy care and infertility, in 2014.
How to classify pregnancies of unknown location (PUL) as low or high risk
This lecture was delivered by Dr Shabnam Bobdiwala at ISUOG's intensive course on Early pregnancy care and infertility, in 2014.
Management strategies for miscarriage - including vacuum aspiration. Is expectant management right for all women?
This lecture was delivered by Shyamaly Sure at ISUOG's intensive course on Early pregnancy care and infertility, in 2014.
Novel approaches to the treatment of ectopic pregnancy
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Andrew Horne at ISUOG's intensive course on Early pregnancy care and infertility, in 2014.
The features of non-tubal ectopic pregnancy including management strategies for caesarean scar pregnancies
This lecture was delivered by Miss Catriona Stalder at ISUOG's intensive course on Early pregnancy care and infertility, in 2014.
The relative merits of medical and expectant management protocols for ectopic pregnancy
This lecture was delivered by Miss Emma Kirk at ISUOG's intensive course on Early pregnancy, reproductive medicine and benign gynecology, in 2011.
The ultrasound diagnosis and characteristic features of tubal ectopic pregnancies
This lecture was delivered by Miss Emma Kirk at ISUOG's intensive course on Early pregnancy care and infertility, in 2014.
What I have learnt from speaking to women who have had an ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage
Ms. Alex Peace-Gadsby
Termination of pregnancy - procedures and essential diagnostic investigations
This lecture was delivered by Dr Diana Wellesley at ISUOG's intensive course on Prenatal Diagnosis and Genetics Course, in April 2015.
Aneuploidy, NK cells, heparin, aspirin and antiphospolipid syndrome: making sense of recurrent miscarriage
This lecture was delivered by Siobhan Quenby at ISUOG's intensive course on Early pregnancy, reproductive medicine and benign gynecology, in 2011.
Miscarriage diagnosis: are the new ultrasound cut-offs conservative enough?
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Wellington Martins at ISUOG's Reproduction, early pregnancy and first trimester Course, Melbourne, 29-30 April 2017.
Caesarean section scar pregnancy: updates on diagnosis and management
This lecture was delivered by Prof. George Condous at ISUOG's Reproduction, early pregnancy and first trimester Course, Melbourne, 29-30 April 2017.
Non-tubal ectopic pregnancy: classification and diagnosis
This lecture was delivered by Dr Jayshree Ramkrishna at ISUOG's Reproduction, early pregnancy and first trimester Course, Melbourne, 29-30 April 2017.
Tubal ectopic pregnancies: what benchmark detection rate is acceptable?
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Wellington Martins at ISUOG's Reproduction, early pregnancy and first trimester Course, Melbourne, 29-30 April 2017.
Pregnancy of unknown location: classification and rationalising follow up
This lecture was delivered by Prof. George Condous at ISUOG's Reproduction, early pregnancy and first trimester Course, Melbourne, 29-30 April 2017.
Early first trimester detection of fetal malformation 8-11 weeks
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Laurent Salomon at ISUOG's Reproduction, early pregnancy and first trimester Course, Melbourne, 29-30 April 2017.
Module 17: 11 to 14 weeks: normal sonographic morphology
Compassion, breaking bad news and the impact of early pregnancy loss on women
Dr Maria Jambrant
Termination of pregnancy - procedures and essential diagnostic investigations
This lecture was delivered by Dr Diana Wellesley at ISUOG's intensive course on Prenatal Diagnosis and Genetics Course, in April 2015.
Cardiac anomalies associated with increased NT
Dr Lindsey Allen gives an overview of the association of nuchal translucency, tricuspid regurgitation, aberrant subclavian artery and abnormal ductus venosus waveform with congenital heart disease. 2010.
Caesarean section scar pregnancy: updates on diagnosis and management
This lecture was delivered by Prof. George Condous at ISUOG's Reproduction, early pregnancy and first trimester Course, Melbourne, 29-30 April 2017.
Early first trimester detection of fetal malformation 8-11 weeks
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Laurent Salomon at ISUOG's Reproduction, early pregnancy and first trimester Course, Melbourne, 29-30 April 2017.
First trimester diagnosis of fetal cardiac malformation: are we ready?
This lecture was delivered by Dr Simon Meagher at ISUOG's Reproduction, early pregnancy and first trimester Course, Melbourne, 29-30 April 2017.
A practical guide to the first trimester diagnosis of fetal brain malformation
This lecture was delivered by Dr Simon Meagher at ISUOG's Reproduction, early pregnancy and first trimester Course, Melbourne, 29-30 April 2017.
Implantation, Ovulation and pregnancy outcome
Prof. Christoph Lees presents a lecture on dating naturally-conceived and ART conceived pregnancies. The implications of casual and habitual mis-dating are discussed, and protocols for how to avoid this are suggested. 2014.
Normal early embryonic development: singletons and twins
Dr Shyamaly Sur explains the importance of growth in the 1st trimester and outlines a novel approach to assessing embryonic growth. 2014.
Performing first trimester fetal echo
Dr Carvalho demonstrates advantages and pitfalls of fetal heat examination at 11 to 13w6d. 2010.
Role of first trimester cardiac markers in the era of NIPT
Prof Hyett reviews the current screening strategy using first check and NIPT statistics compared to first check, discusses the significance of fetal fraction and inconclusive results, and advises on how to counsel for extended NIPT. 2017.
Anomalies of the fetal gastrointestinal tract 11-14 weeks: benefits and limitations
Dr Simon Meagher gives an account of the sonographic appearances of GIT anomalies at 11-14 weeks gestation, and summarises the benefits and limitations of early first trimester screening and diagnosis. 2017.
Rendering ”surface” views: 1. Early embryo; 2. Face; 3. Skeleton
Prof. Caterina Bilardo reconstructs volumes of the normal palate, cleft palate , early embryo and hand. 2015.
What is the value of the first trimester scan in 2019?
The video outlines the various components of a comprehensive first trimester anatomical scan in the light of current evidence. It provides information useful to develop anatomical scanning protocols in diverse clinical settings.
Module 18: 11 to 14 weeks: abnormal sonographic morphology
Cardiac anomalies associated with increased NT
Dr Lindsey Allen gives an overview of the association of nuchal translucency, tricuspid regurgitation, aberrant subclavian artery and abnormal ductus venosus waveform with congenital heart disease. 2010.
First trimester diagnosis of fetal cardiac malformation: are we ready?
This lecture was delivered by Dr Simon Meagher at ISUOG's Reproduction, early pregnancy and first trimester Course, Melbourne, 29-30 April 2017.
A practical guide to the first trimester diagnosis of fetal brain malformation
This lecture was delivered by Dr Simon Meagher at ISUOG's Reproduction, early pregnancy and first trimester Course, Melbourne, 29-30 April 2017.
Anomalies of the fetal gastrointestinal tract 11-14 weeks: benefits and limitations
Dr Simon Meagher gives an account of the sonographic appearances of GIT anomalies at 11-14 weeks gestation, and summarises the benefits and limitations of early first trimester screening and diagnosis. 2017.
Screening for open spina bifida at 11-14 weeks: challenges and solutions
The video highlights the importance of early detection of open spina bifida and illustrates various signs for its detection in the first trimester
Module 19: Multiple pregnancy in the first trimester
Normal early embryonic development: singletons and twins
Dr Shyamaly Sur explains the importance of growth in the 1st trimester and outlines a novel approach to assessing embryonic growth. 2014.
Twin pregnancy: ISUOG clinical standards
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Asma Khalil at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
Screening for aneuploidy
This lecture was delivered by Dr Caterina Bilardo at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
Fetal abnormalities in multiple pregnancy
This lecture was delivered by Dr Caterina Bilardo at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
Discordance in twin pregnancy: Benign or ominous sign
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Baskaran Thilaganathan at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
Monochorionic monoamniotic twin pregnancy
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Liesbeth Lewi at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
Single intrauterine demise
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Asma Khalil at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
Triplet Pregnancy: differences in management from twins
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Liesbeth Lewi at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
Reduction in multiple pregnancies - Counselling and techniques
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Asma Khalil at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
Case Discussions
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Asma Khalil at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Yves Ville at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
Demonstration of Laser photocoagulation surgery
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Dick Oepkes at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
Cardiac complications of TTTS
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Kurt Hecher at at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
TTTS in Triplet pregnancies
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Yves Ville at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
Selective fetal growth restriction
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Kurt Hecher at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
Twin anaemia polycythaemia sequence
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Dick Oepkes at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
Twin reversed arterial perfusion sequence
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Liesbeth Lewi at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
Fetal interventions for Twin reversed arterial perfusion sequence
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Dick Oepkes at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
The role of the first trimester scan in multiple pregnancy
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Jon Hyett at ISUOG's Reproduction, early pregnancy and first trimester Course, Melbourne, 29-30 April 2017.
Twin pregnancy: ISUOG guideline and beyond
The lecture describes ISUOG guideline for twin pregnancies highlighting the diagnosis and management of major complications of these pregnancies as discordance for abnormalities, selective intrauterine growth restriction, intrauterine death of one twin, twin to twin transfusion syndrome and twin anemia polycythemia sequence.
Second and third trimesters
Module 20: Basic concepts related to fetal anomaly screening
Introduction: congenital anomalies facts and figures
Diana Wellesley gives an overview of the causes of major congenital anomalies, explaining the difference in pre- and post-natal incidence, the importance of birth registers in understanding etiology, natural history and management of patients, especially the counselling regarding undiagnosed additional structurally anomalies. 2015.
Noonan syndrome: A checkmate?
This lecture was delivered by Caterina Bilardo at ISUOG's intensive course on Fetal anomalies & CNS: Thorax, GIT, GUT, Skeletal System and Syndromes, in February 2014.
Ultrasound screening for congenital anomalies
Prof Thilaganathan reflects on overall screening and implications to counselling in high risk obstetric cases . 2015.
Screening for major pregnancy syndromes: GDM, FGR and preterm delivery
Prof Hyett discusses implications, evidence and pitfallls of IUGR, preterm delivery and gestational diabetes. 2017.
Module 21: Fetal biometry and other measurements
Prevention of pre-eclampsia: update
Dr. Rolnik describes the prevalence of pre-eclampsia, reasons for aspsirin use and trials done on effect of aspirin on pre-eclampsia. 2017.
Screening for major pregnancy syndromes: GDM, FGR and preterm delivery
Prof Hyett discusses implications, evidence and pitfallls of IUGR, preterm delivery and gestational diabetes. 2017.
Module 22: Normal second trimester ultrasound morphology excluding the heart
Ultrasound screening for congenital anomalies
Prof Thilaganathan reflects on overall screening and implications to counselling in high risk obstetric cases . 2015.
Fetal neurosonography. Reading the “small letters”
Prof Gianluigi Pilu delivers an overview of the fine anatomical detail when assessing the normal and abnormal fetal brain including the anterior complex, midline cavities, measurement technique of the posterior horn, subarachnoid space, posterior fossa variants and the neural tube. 2014.
Normal early embryonic development: singletons and twins
Dr Shyamaly Sur explains the importance of growth in the 1st trimester and outlines a novel approach to assessing embryonic growth. 2014.
Rendering ”surface” views: 1. Early embryo; 2. Face; 3. Skeleton
Prof. Caterina Bilardo reconstructs volumes of the normal palate, cleft palate , early embryo and hand. 2015.
Assessing the fetal brain: getting the routine scan right every time
Prof Caterina Bilardo gives a step-wise screening assessment of the fetal head and central nervous system
Module 23: Normal second trimester ultrasound morphology: the heart
ISUOG 2013 guidelines for examining the fetal heart
Dr Carvalho explains the basic requirements for fetal heart scanning, and demonstrates the 5 axial views. 2013.
New signs: aberrant right subclavian artery
Prof Chaoui demonstrates the technique of diagnosisng ARSA and the implications of being a marker for Downs Syndrome. 2013.
New signs: area behind the heart
Prof Chaoui stresses the importance of anatomy behind the heart in aiding diagnosis of right sided aortic arch, TAPVD, dilated esophagus and dilated azygous vein. 2013.
New signs: Left brachiocephalic vein
Prof Chaoui demonstrates examples of normal versus dilated brachiocep vein and explains the pathophysiology. 2013.
Performing first trimester fetal echo
Dr Carvalho demonstrates advantages and pitfalls of fetal heat examination at 11 to 13w6d. 2010.
Spectrum of atrioventricular septal defect in the fetus
Dr Carvalho explains anatomy, types and examples of AVSD. 2013.
Systematic approach to dextrocardia
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Dario Paladini at ISUOG's intensive course on Fetal echocardiography and craniofacial anomalies: new diagnostic tools, in 2013.
Module 24: Brain and CNS: abnormal sonographic morphology
What is wrong with this Cavum Septi Pellucidi?
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Gianluigi Pilu at ISUOG's intensive course on Fetal anomalies & CNS: Thorax, GIT, GUT, Skeletal System and Syndromes, in February 2014.
Fetal brain tumors & cysts
Prof. Dario Paladini classifies cysts according to their origin, size and location and addresses the staging and sonographic diagnosis of fetal intraventricular haemorrhage. He also outlines role of MRI in investigating these lesions. 2014.
Fetal neurosonography. Reading the “small letters”
Prof Gianluigi Pilu delivers an overview of the fine anatomical detail when assessing the normal and abnormal fetal brain including the anterior complex, midline cavities, measurement technique of the posterior horn, subarachnoid space, posterior fossa variants and the neural tube. 2014.
Fetal ventriculomegaly
Prof. Aris Papageorghiou delivers a lecture focusing on isolated mild ventriculomegaly, and presents a comprehensive summary of the published data particularly with respect to outcome and counselling. 2010.
Investigation and management of intracranial insults
Tally Lerman-Sagie gives an overview of the causes, risk factors, and sonographic appearances of hypoxic Ischaemic brain Injury (HIBI) and classifies type of injury based on the timing of the maternal /fetal insult. 2014.
Mild ventriculomegaly. A true problem?
This lecture was delivered by Tally Lerman-Sagie at ISUOG's intensive course on Fetal anomalies & CNS: Thorax, GIT, GUT, Skeletal System and Syndromes, in February 2014.
Neural tube defects
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Boris Tutschek at ISUOG's intensive course on Congenital anomalies, in 2010.
Skeletal Dysplasia scan interpretation of prenatally diagnosed intracranial abnormalities
This lecture was delivered by Dr Sahar Mansour at ISUOG's intensive course on Prenatal Diagnosis and Genetics Course, in April 2015.
Anomalies of the posterior fossa
Prof Gianluigi Pilu presents the normal anatomy of the posterior cranial fossa. He outlines the characteristic features of mega cisterna magna (MCM), inferior vermian hypoplasia (VH), Blakes pouch cyst (BPC) and Dandy walker malformation (DWM), and gives a brief overview of prognosis and investigation of all anomalies. 2010.
Destructive cerebral lesions
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Gianluigi Pilu at ISUOG's intensive course on Congenital anomalies, in 2010.
Ultrasound & MRI. Do we really need T2 weighted images in this patient?
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Gianluigi Pilu at ISUOG's intensive course on Fetal anomalies & CNS: Central Nervous System, in February 2014.
Assessing the fetal brain: getting the routine scan right every time
Prof Caterina Bilardo gives a step-wise screening assessment of the fetal head and central nervous system
Fetal neurosonography: beyond the basics
This lecture was presented at ISUOG's Fetal anomalies course at the International Symposium in Athens, in 2018.
Ventriculomegaly and ACC: What the data shows
Prof Aris Papageorghiou's comprehensive review of prenatal diagnosis, counselling and outcome data pertaining to fetuses diagnosed with ventriculomegaly (VM) and/or agenesis of the corpus callosum (ACC)
From Cavum Septi Pellucidi to Corpus Callosum
Prof Dario Paladini delivers a detailed expose of the normal anatomy and abnormal ultrasound findings of the corpus callosum(CC) and CSP, with in-depth description of possible etiologies.
Posterior fossa abnormalities
Prof Gustavo Malinger gives an overview of physiological variants and anomalies of the cerebellum and vermis. Which questions should you ask yourselves once confronted with their finding?
LIVE SCAN: Neurosonography in practice
Prof Gustavo Malinger gives a practical demonstration of state-of-the-art neurosonography
Differential diagnosis and prognosis of intra-cranial cysts
Prof Dario Paladini lectures on what are physiological and pathological cystic structures in the fetal brain and what impact do they have on the fetus.
Module 25: Face, neck and thorax: abnormal sonographic morphology
CDH: from diagnosis to sonographic prognostic factors
Prof Dario Paladini gives an overview of natural history clues to sonographic diagnosis, investigation and management with specific emphasis on prognostic indicators and treatments including surgery and endoscopic placement of balloons. 2014.
Rendering ”surface” views: 1. Early embryo; 2. Face; 3. Skeleton
Prof. Caterina Bilardo reconstructs volumes of the normal palate, cleft palate , early embryo and hand. 2015.
Module 26: Heart: abnormal sonographic morphology
Warm-up: cardiac screening versus fetal echocardiography
This lecture was delivered at the ISUOG Advanced Course “Advances in fetal Echocardiography” in February 2020.
ISUOG guidelines for cardiac screening. Cardiac sequential anatomy
This lecture was delivered at the ISUOG Advanced Course “Advances in fetal Echocardiography” in February 2020.
How to make the best of your colour Doppler
This lecture was delivered at the ISUOG Advanced Course “Advances in fetal Echocardiography” in February 2020.
Anomalies of the 4-chamber view 1. Septation defects: AVSD; VSD
This lecture was delivered at the ISUOG Advanced Course “Advances in fetal Echocardiography” in February 2020.
Anomalies of the 4-chamber view 2. Univentricular heart: mitral atresia, tricuspid atresia, double inlet ventricle
This lecture was delivered at the ISUOG Advanced Course “Advances in fetal Echocardiography” in February 2020.
Anomalies of the outflow tract views 1. DORV, CAT, TOF
This lecture was delivered at the ISUOG Advanced Course “Advances in fetal Echocardiography” in February 2020.
Anomalies of the outflow tract views 2. TGA and cTGA
This lecture was delivered at the ISUOG Advanced Course “Advances in fetal Echocardiography” in February 2020.
Anomalies of the outflow tract views 3. Semilunar valve obstruction
This lecture was delivered at the ISUOG Advanced Course “Advances in fetal Echocardiography” in February 2020.
Differential diagnosis of ventricular disproportion
This lecture was delivered at the ISUOG Advanced Course “Advances in fetal Echocardiography” in February 2020.
The arch anomalies: IAA; RAA and abnormal branching
This lecture was delivered at the ISUOG Advanced Course “Advances in fetal Echocardiography” in February 2020.
Normal and abnormal pulmonary venous returns
This lecture was delivered at the ISUOG Advanced Course “Advances in fetal Echocardiography” in February 2020.
Situs abnormalities and cardiosplenic syndromes
This lecture was delivered at the ISUOG Advanced Course “Advances in fetal Echocardiography” in February 2020.
Enlarged NT and cardiac scanning at 12-16 weeks
This lecture was delivered at the ISUOG Advanced Course “Advances in fetal Echocardiography” in February 2020.
Intrahepatic circulation: Normal, variants and abnormal finding
This lecture was delivered at the ISUOG Advanced Course “Advances in fetal Echocardiography” in February 2020.
Late onset CHDs. Cardiomyopathies and tumors
This lecture was delivered at the ISUOG Advanced Course “Advances in fetal Echocardiography” in February 2020.
Cardiac failure. Causes and management
This lecture was delivered at the ISUOG Advanced Course “Advances in fetal Echocardiography” in February 2020.
Cardiac block and monitoring protocol. An update
This lecture was delivered at the ISUOG Advanced Course “Advances in fetal Echocardiography” in February 2020.
Genetic testing by type of CHD – Karyotype, CGH-array or Whole Exome?
This lecture was delivered at the ISUOG Advanced Course “Advances in fetal Echocardiography” in February 2020.
New possibilities of cardiac MR in the diagnosis of fetal CHD
This lecture was delivered at the ISUOG Advanced Course “Advances in fetal Echocardiography” in February 2020.
Antenatal detection of cardiac abnormalities - diagnosis management and prognosis
Prof John Simpson gives a comprehensive overview of screening diagnosis and management of congenital heart disease – certain anomalies are selected to demonstrate the wide spectrum of management options and varied outcomes. 2015.
Aortic coarctation
Prof. Dario Paladin gives an overview of sonographic diagnosis of coarctation and provides a short account of the diagnosis of aortic Interruption, RAA and ARSA. 2010.
Cardiac anomalies associated with increased NT
Dr Lindsey Allen gives an overview of the association of nuchal translucency, tricuspid regurgitation, aberrant subclavian artery and abnormal ductus venosus waveform with congenital heart disease. 2010.
Neonatal therapy and outcome in left venticular outflow tract obstruction (HLHS, coarctation)
Prof Felix Berger gives an overview of the surgical treatments of critical aortic stenosis, coarctation and hypoplastic left heart syndrome. 2013.
New signs: aberrant right subclavian artery
Prof Chaoui demonstrates the technique of diagnosisng ARSA and the implications of being a marker for Downs Syndrome. 2013.
Spectrum of atrioventricular septal defect in the fetus
Dr Carvalho explains anatomy, types and examples of AVSD. 2013.
Systematic approach to dextrocardia
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Dario Paladini at ISUOG's intensive course on Fetal echocardiography and craniofacial anomalies: new diagnostic tools, in 2013.
Ventricle disproportions in the fetus: differential diagnosis
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Dario Paladini at ISUOG's intensive course on Fetal echocardiography and craniofacial anomalies: new diagnostic tools, in 2013.
Module 27: Abdomen: Abnormal sonographic morphology
Renal malformations
This lecture was delivered by Dr Mina Savvidou at ISUOG's intensive course on Prenatal Diagnosis and Genetics Course, in April 2015.
Abdominal wall and other unusual sites
Prof Guerriero shows some uncommon sites for endometiotic deposits. 2016.
Fetal genital anomalies: aetiology investigations
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Lyn Chitty at ISUOG's intensive course on Fetal anomalies & CNS: Thorax, GIT, GUT, Skeletal System and Syndromes, in February 2014.
Investigation of fetal hydrops
This lecture was delivered by Tessa Homfray at ISUOG's intensive course on Prenatal Diagnosis and Genetics Course, in April 2015.
Is fetal MRI indicated in renal congenital anomalies?
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Daniela Prayer at ISUOG's intensive course on Fetal anomalies & CNS: Thorax, GIT, GUT, Skeletal System and Syndromes, in February 2014.
MRI of the fetal abdomen
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Daniela Prayer at ISUOG's intensive course on Fetal anomalies & CNS: Thorax, GIT, GUT, Skeletal System and Syndromes, in February 2014.
Urinary tract enlargement
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Aris Papageorghiou at ISUOG's intensive course on Congenital anomalies, in 2010.
Module 28: Skeletal: abnormal sonographic morphology
Hand malformations and syndromes
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Dario Paladini at ISUOG's intensive course on Fetal anomalies & CNS: Thorax, GIT, GUT, Skeletal System and Syndromes, in February 2014.
Skeletal Dysplasia scan interpretation of prenatally diagnosed intracranial abnormalities
This lecture was delivered by Dr Sahar Mansour at ISUOG's intensive course on Prenatal Diagnosis and Genetics Course, in April 2015.
The sonographic approach to the diagnosis of skeletal dysplasias
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Aris Papageorghiou at ISUOG's intensive course on Fetal anomalies & CNS: Thorax, GIT, GUT, Skeletal System and Syndromes, in February 2014.
Rendering ”surface” views: 1. Early embryo; 2. Face; 3. Skeleton
Prof. Caterina Bilardo reconstructs volumes of the normal palate, cleft palate , early embryo and hand. 2015.
Module 29: Fetal well being assessment: biometry
Investigating the abnormally grown fetus
This lecture was delivered by Tessa Homfray at ISUOG's intensive course on Prenatal Diagnosis and Genetics Course, in April 2015.
Automatic quantitative MRI texture analysis in small-for-gestational-age fetuses
This lecture was delivered by Dr Magdalena Sanz-Cortes at ISUOG's intensive course Fetal anomalies & CNS: Central Nervous System, in February 2014.
Module 30: Fetal well being assessment: Doppler studies
Twin pregnancy: ISUOG clinical standards
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Asma Khalil at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
Screening for aneuploidy
This lecture was delivered by Dr Caterina Bilardo at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
Fetal abnormalities in multiple pregnancy
This lecture was delivered by Dr Caterina Bilardo at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
Discordance in twin pregnancy: Benign or ominous sign
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Baskaran Thilaganathan at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
Monochorionic monoamniotic twin pregnancy
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Liesbeth Lewi at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
Single intrauterine demise
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Asma Khalil at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
Triplet Pregnancy: differences in management from twins
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Liesbeth Lewi at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
Reduction in multiple pregnancies - Counselling and techniques
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Asma Khalil at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
Case Discussions
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Asma Khalil at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Yves Ville at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
Demonstration of Laser photocoagulation surgery
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Dick Oepkes at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
Cardiac complications of TTTS
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Kurt Hecher at at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
TTTS in Triplet pregnancies
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Yves Ville at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
Selective fetal growth restriction
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Kurt Hecher at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
Twin anaemia polycythaemia sequence
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Dick Oepkes at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
Twin reversed arterial perfusion sequence
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Liesbeth Lewi at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
Fetal interventions for Twin reversed arterial perfusion sequence
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Dick Oepkes at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
CPR/MCA/ratios in term or near term pregnancy & outcome
This lecture was delivered by Dr. Erkan Kalafatat at ISUOG's : Doppler and Maternal Vascular Imaging Course, UK, 24 July 2020.
Module 32: The placenta
Placental disorders-from pathology to clinical manifestations
Dr Robert Romero delivers an in-depth and comprehensive talk on the role of placenta and the pathophysiology of its maternal and fetal aspects.
Growth restriction-building consensus on terminology, definitions, outcomes
Prof Aris Papageorghiou delivers a lecture on the importance of taxonomy of disease and phenotype-classification of disease, focusing on fetal growth restriction.
Growth restriction-fetal physiology and adaptation
In this lecture, Ahmet Baschat explains Fetal circulation in the context of placental dysfunction.
Recognising growth restriction-ISUOG Fetal biometry guidelines
Prof Laurent Salomon presents the ISUOG fetal biometry guidelines as the best way for ultrasound assessment of fetal growth.
Should all women have third trimester ultrasound screening
Prof Anthony Odibo gives a review of relevant, current, large studies on indications and outcomes for universal third trimester ultrasound.
Novel sonographic tools for the evaluation of the placenta
Prof Alfred Abuhamad delivers a talk on various novel techniques to evaluate placental dysfunction. 2019.
Module 33: Multiple pregnancy in the second and third trimesters
Twin pregnancy: ISUOG clinical standards
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Asma Khalil at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
Screening for aneuploidy
This lecture was delivered by Dr Caterina Bilardo at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
Fetal abnormalities in multiple pregnancy
This lecture was delivered by Dr Caterina Bilardo at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
Discordance in twin pregnancy: Benign or ominous sign
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Baskaran Thilaganathan at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
Monochorionic monoamniotic twin pregnancy
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Liesbeth Lewi at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
Single intrauterine demise
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Asma Khalil at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
Triplet Pregnancy: differences in management from twins
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Liesbeth Lewi at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
Reduction in multiple pregnancies - Counselling and techniques
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Asma Khalil at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
Case Discussions
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Asma Khalil at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Yves Ville at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
Demonstration of Laser photocoagulation surgery
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Dick Oepkes at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
Cardiac complications of TTTS
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Kurt Hecher at at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
TTTS in Triplet pregnancies
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Yves Ville at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
Selective fetal growth restriction
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Kurt Hecher at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
Twin anaemia polycythaemia sequence
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Dick Oepkes at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
Twin reversed arterial perfusion sequence
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Liesbeth Lewi at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
Fetal interventions for Twin reversed arterial perfusion sequence
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Dick Oepkes at ISUOG's Multiple Pregnancy Course, London, 1-2 April 2017.
Twin pregnancy: ISUOG guideline and beyond
The lecture describes ISUOG guideline for twin pregnancies highlighting the diagnosis and management of major complications of these pregnancies as discordance for abnormalities, selective intrauterine growth restriction, intrauterine death of one twin, twin to twin transfusion syndrome and twin anemia polycythemia sequence.
Screening and prevention for preterm birth in multiple pregnancies
The lecture discusses the usefulness of cervical length and biochemical and biophysical tests for screening for preterm delivery, the use of vaginal progesterone to prevent preterm delivery and the efficacy of cervical cerclage and pessary in twin pregnancies.
Module 34: Preterm birth and cervical assessment
Global burden of preterm birth
Dr. M. Kramer presents a comparison of pre-term birth rates between Canada and the US, touches on inverse relation between PTB and still birth and discusses surveys done on this topic. 2015.
Epidemiology of preterm birth
In this lecture, Vincenzo Berghella discusses epidemiology in detail covering incidence, prevalence, criteria for screening and variation in heath care access regarding preterm birth. 2015.
Prediction of preterm birth in unselected populations
Prof. Kypros Nicolaides discusses the prevalence of Preterm birth (PTB) and prediction of iatrogenic versus spontaneous PTB, followed by a Q&A session. 2015.
Module 35: Ultrasound in the labour ward
Pelvic floor trauma: the hidden cost of childbirth
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Hans Peter Dietz at ISUOG's intensive course "3D-4D workshop: Pelvic floor ultrasound using 4D software", in June 2015.
Levator trauma in pregnancy and labour – when does it occur, significance and how to diagnose it with 3D
The lecture describes the incidence, significance and diagnosis of levator ani muscle trauma highlighting that ultrasound, in particular 3D, is a reliable tool for the assessment of pelvic floor injury
Pelvic floor function in the obstetric patient
The lecture describes the role of pelvic floor dimension and function on labor and how they can affect labor outcome. Author underlies the importance of trans-perineal ultrasound in the evaluation of levator hiatal dimension.
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3D/4D ultrasound: is it living up to its promise
3D/4D specific artefacts: how to recognise, minimise and avoid them
This lecture was delivered at ISUOG's World Congress in Vienna, in 2017.
3D uterine malformations: clinical classifications old and new
This lecture was delivered at ISUOG's World Congress in Vienna, in 2017.
3D and 4D pelvic floor exploration
This lecture was delivered at ISUOG's World Congress in Vienna, in 2017.
En español
Curso Avanzado de Diagnóstico de Anomalías Fetales
Neurosonografía Fetal. Ver lo que otros no ven.
This lecture was delivered by Prof. Gustavo Malinger at ISUOG's course on Advanced Course in Diagnosis of Fetal Anomalies in Spanish, in February 2017.
Diagnósticos posibles e imposibles de anomalías cerebrales antes de la semana 20.
This lecture was delivered by Prof Gustavo Malinger at ISUOG's course on Advanced Course in Diagnosis of Fetal Anomalies in Spanish, in February 2017.
Anomalías faciales. Reconocimiento precoz.
This lecture was delivered at ISUOG's course on Advanced Course in Diagnosis of Fetal Anomalies in Spanish, in February 2017.
¿Qué está mal en este paladar?
This lecture was delivered at ISUOG's course on Advanced Course in Diagnosis of Fetal Anomalies in Spanish, in February 2017.
El tórax, estructuras a observar y sus anomalías.
This lecture was delivered at ISUOG's course on Advanced Course in Diagnosis of Fetal Anomalies in Spanish, in February 2017.
Anomalías cardíacas durante el examen de semana 11-14.
This lecture was delivered at ISUOG's course on Advanced Course in Diagnosis of Fetal Anomalies in Spanish, in February 2017.
Diagnóstico de malformaciones cardíacas complejas y su pronóstico.
This lecture was delivered at ISUOG's course on Advanced Course in Diagnosis of Fetal Anomalies in Spanish, in February 2017.
Del estómago al ano. ¿Qué buscamos?
This lecture was delivered at ISUOG's course on Advanced Course in Diagnosis of Fetal Anomalies in Spanish, in February 2017.
Aplicaciones del Doppler en el diagnóstico de malformaciones congénitas.
This lecture was delivered at ISUOG's course on Advanced Course in Diagnosis of Fetal Anomalies in Spanish, in February 2017.
Signos de aneuploidía durante el segundo trimestre.
This lecture was delivered at ISUOG's course on Advanced Course in Diagnosis of Fetal Anomalies in Spanish, in February 2017.
Resonancia magnética. Su uso antes de la semana 20.
This lecture was delivered at ISUOG's course on Advanced Course in Diagnosis of Fetal Anomalies in Spanish, in February 2017.
Resonancia magnética. ¿Complemento o remplazo del ultrasonido?
This lecture was delivered at ISUOG's course on Advanced Course in Diagnosis of Fetal Anomalies in Spanish, in February 2017.
Spanish translations
View ISUOG Guidelines on Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, available in Spanish
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