Facilitator: Dr S Budhram
Faculty: Prof L Geerts, Dr S Budhram, Dr P van Heerden, Dr T Hassim
| Registration Category | Workshop Fee |
| SASOG Member Specialist | R2500.00 |
| Non Member Specialist | R3125.00 |
| Registrars, GP’s & Pensioners | R2250.00 |
This workshop will provide a practical and clinically relevant approach to the assessment of the small fetus and fetal growth restriction. The didactic component will cover definitions, aetiology, pathophysiology, and principles of management, with particular emphasis on the ultrasound evaluation of the small fetus. Delegates will review the systematic examination, including fetal biometry, anatomical considerations, liquor volume, placental assessment, and maternal and fetal Doppler interrogation.
The second half of the workshop will consist of a hands-on practical session, allowing participants to apply these principles directly in supervised scanning stations. The practical component will focus on biometry and Doppler techniques relevant to fetal growth restriction. The workshop is intended to integrate theory with real-world ultrasound practice. It will be suitable for clinicians wishing to strengthen both their conceptual understanding and their technical skills in this area.
| Time | Topic |
| 12:00–12:30 | Registration |
| 12:30–12:40 | Welcome and introduction |
| 12:40–13:20 | The small fetus: Definitions, aetiology, pathophysiology and management |
| 13:20–13:50 | The ultrasound examination of the small fetus: Anatomical considerations, size, liquor volume, and placenta |
| 13:50–14:10 | Doppler interrogation: Maternal and fetal |
| 14:10–14:25 | Refreshment break |
| 14:25–16:00 | Hands-on session: Practice in biometry and Doppler interrogation |