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Ultrasound Evaluation of Groin Hernias - Training Video

Ultrasound Evaluation of Groin Hernias

 

Ultrasound Evaluation of Groin Hernias

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Ultrasound Evaluation of Groin Hernias

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Overview

Ultrasound Evaluation of Groin Hernias training video is designed to provide an overview of the ultrasound assessment of indirect inguinal, direct inguinal, and femoral hernias. Protocols and scanning techniques are included in this online activity.

Date of Original Release: 3/7/2025
This edition valid for credit through: 3/7/2028
Video Length: 0:34:00

Online Video Product Code: OV-HERN
USB Product Code: USB-HERN

Topics

  • Groin Pain
  • Sports Hernia: Rectus Abdominus + Adductor Tendinosis
  • Inguinal Region Hernia: Indirect Inguinal, Direct Inguinal, and Femoral
  • Inguinal Region Hernia: Ultrasound Protocols and Sonographic appearance
  • Sonographic Pitfalls
  • Inguinal Hernias: Reporting and Hernia Repair
  • Recurrent Inguinal Hernia
  • Spigelian Hernia / Umbilical Hernia

Objectives

  • Identify the causes of groin pain.
  • Recognize the sonographic appearance of indirect, direct, and femoral hernias.
  • Recall the sonographic pitfalls associated with evaluating inguinal hernias.
  • Recognize the appearance of a Spigelian and Umbilical hernia.

Audience

Physicians, PA's, NP's, sonographers, and other medical professionals involved with performing ultrasound evaluation of inguinal hernias. Physician specialties who will benefit from this online activity may include (but is not limited to): Radiology, Emergency Medicine, Sports Medicine, Family Practice, and General Surgery.

Faculty

GulfCoast Ultrasound Institute

Jon Jacobson  MD, RMSK

Professor of Radiology
University of California
San Diego, CA

Musculoskeletal Radiologist
Lenox Hill Radiology
New York, NY
GUI QI Task Force Subcommittee
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Content Validation
All presentations for this CME activity were reviewed and approved by members of the GUI CME Review Committee to determine content validity and to ensure that no conflicts of interest exist prior to the activity commencement or material compilation.

Disclosure of Individuals in Control of Content
In addition to the faculty listed the following individuals are recognized by GUI as being in control of content of this program:

James Mateer, MD, RDMS (Medical Director - planner, QI Task Force)
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute
Milwaukee, WI
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Charlotte Derr, MD, RDMS, FACEP, FPD-AEMUS (Co-Medical Director - planner, QI Task Force)
Professor of Emergency Medicine
Fellowship Director of Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Fellowship Program
University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
Tampa, FL
No relevant financial relationships to disclose

Andreas Dewitz, MD, RDMS (Member of Advisory Board & QI Task Force Subcommittee)
Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine
Clinical Director of POCUS Education, Solomont Simulation Center
Department of Emergency Medicine Boston Medical Center
Boston, MA.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose

Lori Green, BA, RDMS, RDCS, RVT (Program Director - planner, Content Reviewer, QI Task Force)
Program Director and President,
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
St Petersburg, FL.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose

Trisha Reo, AAS, RDMS, RVT (Program Coordinator - planner, Content Reviewer, QI Task Force)
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
St Petersburg, FL.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose

Mark Swanson, RDMS, RVT (Senior Clinical/ Product Specialist - planner, Content Reviewer, QI Task Force)
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
St Petersburg, FL.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose


Disclosure of Commercial Support
There was no commercial support involved in the planning, development/implementation of this activity.


Credits (Optional with additional purchase)

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.


The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This course also meets CME/CEU requirements for ARDMS. Note: While offering the CME credit hours noted above, activities are not intended to provide extensive training or certification for exam performance or interpretation.

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