The learning curve of intestinal ultrasonography in assessing inflammatory bowel disease

Purpose: It is still unknown how much training is required in order to become competent to perform intestinal US. The aim of our study is to assess the intestinal US learning curve for physicians. Material and methods: This is a prospective cohort study of 6 trainees, 3 trained in abdominal US (more > 500 exams), but not in intestinal US and 3 with little experience in US, undertaking an intestinal US fellowship. Participants initially underwent a theoretical course in the use of US in intestinal disorders (8 hours), followed by a one-week training period (50 – 60 exams). Trainees then independently assessed > 1…