Workshop presentations

Abstract

The Duplex surveillance programs for infra-inguinal bypass grafts are still widely used to monitor the graft patency and can be a useful predictor for failure. This workshop is designed to cover the sonographic information required for the on-going surgical management of bypass grafts. The areas focused on will be: (cid:129) Overview of Medical Terminology, (cid:129) Understanding of types of grafts used, (cid:129) Assessment of graft patency and inflow / outflow vessels, (cid:129) Common areas of in-stenosis, (cid:129) Optimis-ing ultrasound imaging, (cid:129) Why assessing surgically excluded segments is important, (cid:129) Clarity of diagram, (cid:129) Constructing a cohesive report. The scanning element of the workshop will be concentrating on a systematic approach to investigating patient symptoms, clinical manifestation