General | Clinical insights of the abdomen
Tracks
Rm 5 | Virtual
General
| Saturday, May 30, 2026 |
| 3:50 PM - 4:30 PM |
| Rm 5 | First Floor |
Speaker
Dr Ruth Reeve
Clinical Academic/ Consultant Sonographer
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
From wall to lumen, decoding the gut with ultrasound
3:50 PM - 4:10 PMPresentation Synopsis / Abstract
This talk provides a practical introduction to bowel ultrasound for clinicians and sonographers involved in abdominal imaging. It will outline a systematic approach to performing a bowel ultrasound examination, including patient preparation, probe selection, scanning technique, and optimisation tips to improve diagnostic confidence. Normal sonographic appearances of the small bowel and colon will be reviewed, with emphasis on recognising key anatomical landmarks and expected wall characteristics. The session will also cover commonly encountered bowel pathologies, highlighting typical ultrasound features and potential pitfalls. Through a combination of image examples and practical guidance, the talk aims to build a solid foundation for incorporating bowel ultrasound into routine clinical practice and acute settings, supporting timely diagnosis and improved patient care.
Biography
Dr Ruth Reeve |
BMUS/ Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Dr Ruth Reeve is Development Officer for the British Medical Ultrasound Society (BMUS), supporting education and professional advancement in ultrasound. She is a Clinical Specialist Sonographer and Clinical Academic with expertise in gastrointestinal ultrasound, service development, and research. Dr Reeve works at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust and is an NIHR Clinical Academic Fellow.
Mrs Jane Keating
Ultrasound Clinical Educator
Royal Melbourne Hospital - Melbourne Health
Case hightlights
4:10 PM - 4:30 PMBiography
Mrs Jane Keating |
Royal Melbourne Hospital - Melbourne Health
Jane Keating is an ultrasound clinical educator at Royal Melbourne Hospital. Jane has been involved in organising both ASA and ASUM national conferences, as well as WFUMB 2019. She has presented at various national conferences, travelling workshops, and education evenings. She has co-authored two book chapters on Portal Hypertension and Transplant Renal Dopplers for Inside Ultrasound: Vascular Reference Guide. Jane was awarded the ASA Pru Pratten award for ultrasound excellence in 2006. Jane’s particular interests in ultrasound are chronic liver disease, transplant kidneys and contrast enhanced ultrasound.