European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology

Join us for the second edition of the Young ESGAR Instagram Lives on February 27 (15:00 CET) 🎙️

Join our YE coordinators, YE US Ambassador Roberta Catania and YE Danish Ambassador Simona Gentile for an open conversation about Radiology across countries. See you there!

21-year-old male, front-seat passenger in a car that collided with a tree at high speed (~50 km/h), was transferred to a trauma center. A trauma CT scan was performed. Case prepared by Dr. Samir Jawad and Dr. Caroline Ewertsen from the University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.

A 38-year-old woman presented to the emergency department with right flank abdominal pain. In light of clinical deterioration and the onset of hypotension, a contrast-enhanced CT examination was requested. Case prepared by Dr. Cesare Maino from Fondazione IRCCS San Gerardo dei Tintori, Monza, Italy.

✨ ESGAR Liver Imaging Workshop 2026

📍 Thessaloniki | 📅 23–24 April 2026

Hands-on liver imaging workshop for radiologists & trainees:
• US, CT & MRI
• Liver pathology & segmental anatomy
• Practical clinical tips
• CME (EACCME applied)

👉 Register: lnkd.in/dJDNK3_7

✨ ESGAR Advanced Ultrasound Training: Hands-On. Practical. Clinical.

📍 Riga | 📅 May 14–15, 2026

Hands-on abdominal US training for radiologists & trainees. CME accredited.
Special reduced fees for Baltic participants (limited spots).

Register now: esgar.org/workshops/wo...

New year, new month, new sign of the month!
We’re kicking off the year strong with a suggestion from one of our followers. Can you guess the sign?

Hint: it’s a classic radiology sign you don’t want to miss on abdominal imaging. What would you like to see next?

ESGAR Essentials – New Online Workshop Series

Live GI imaging workshops for Radiologists in Training & non-GI specialists (Levels I–II).
Case-based learning, practical tips & interactive discussions.

🎓 CME accredited
👉 Registration is now open: esgar.org/workshops/ov...

Coming up soon: Online Workshop on Imaging and Staging of Peritoneal Metastases

• Date: February 11, 2026
• Format: Online live workshop
• Focus: MRI for detection and staging of peritoneal metastases
• Learning: Case-based MRI review with instant feedback
• Interaction: Meet-the-Expert sessions

Live from the ESGAR–ESUR Pelvic Imaging Workshop in Salzburg!

Experts from ESGAR and ESUR come together for insightful lectures, discussions, and case-based learning. Many thanks to our excellent ESGAR & ESUR faculty for making this workshop a success. 👏

ESGAR-ESUR workshop happening now in Salzburg!

#esgar #esur #radiology #abdominalradiology #pelvicimaging

🎉 Thank you for the amazing response!
We’ve received a record number of abstracts for #ESGAR2026.
To support colleagues still finalising their work, the submission deadline has been extended:

🗓 Final deadline: Sunday, 18 January | 23:59 CET

esgar.org/annual-meeti...

An 80-year-old man presented with recent right upper quadrant abdominal pain. A previous episode of acute biliary colic was reported several years earlier. Case prepared by Dr. Cesare Maino from the Department of Diagnostic Radiology at Fondazione IRCCS San Gerardo dei Tintori, Monza, Italy.

⏰ Only ONE day left to submit your abstract!

Abstracts for scientific presentations as well as scientific and educational posters are accepted.

🗓 Deadline: Thursday, 15 January, 23:59 CET

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✨ ESGAR 2026 Spring Workshops ✨
Onsite & online courses in abdominal radiology.

- Pelvic Imaging (Jan, Salzburg)
- Peritoneal Metastases (Feb, online)
- Essentials online series
- Liver Imaging (Apr, Thessaloniki)
- Advanced US & CEUS (May, Riga)

🔗 esgar.org/workshops/ov...

📢The abstract submission deadline for #ESGAR2026 is fast approaching! Submission will close on January 15 - make sure your research is part of the programme and submit your abstract in time ⬇️

🔗 Submit now: esgar.org/annual-meeti...

📢 EDGAR Examination at #ESGAR2026

We are pleased to announce the next opportunity to sit the EDGAR examination, taking place during ESGAR 2026.

🗓 Monday, June 8, 2026
⏰ 16:30 CEST
📍 Le Corum Congress Centre, Montpellier

🔗 More details and application information: esgar.org/diploma

🎉 It’s that time again - Sign of the Month!

Get into the holiday spirit with a little twist from the festive season. Can you guess what our next sign is? Drop your ideas in the comments below! ✨

We’ll be back with a fresh sign in January.

Image source: Pixabay

🚨 Applications are now open!
🎓 Junior ESGAR Summer School (JESS) 2026
📍 Valencia, Spain | 📅 July 6–10, 2026

Radiologists in training, take the opportunity for 5 days of intensive education with case-based learning and mentorship from experts!
Apply now!
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Greetings from Leuven!
Our ESGAR Rectal Cancer Workshop is in full swing with inspiring discussions, hands-on case reading and a great learning atmosphere.
Thanks to our faculty and participants!
Our online edition on December 10 successfully brought the same energy worldwide.

📢 Registration for the #ESGAR2026 Annual Meeting is officially OPEN!📢

Join us in beautiful Montpellier, France, from June 9–12, 2026, for four inspiring days of cutting-edge science, education, and collaboration with Prof. Ingrid Millet as the 2026 Meeting President 👏

🔗 esgar.org/annual-meeti...

A 24-year-old woman went to the emergency room complaining of acute right upper quadrant abdominal pain. CT and MRI was performed, showing an exophytic lesion in the right hepatic lobe. Case prepared by Dr. Maria Beatriz Sacramento from ULS Santo António Universitary Hospital in Porto, Portugal.

A huge congratulations to Prof. Federica Vernuccio, head of the #YoungESGAR Coordinating Team, who has just been named one of UEG’s Rising Stars 2026! 🌟

We are sending our warmest and most heartfelt congratulations! 🌟👏

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Introducing the first #YoungESGAR Instagram Live!

Join us for our first session featuring Federica Vernuccio, Ana Villanueva Campos, Benjamin Rea and Arjuna Somasundaram where we’ll dive into what it’s like to work in radiology in the UK and Australia.

📅 Date: December 10, 10:00AM CET

A 56-year-old female patient presents in the ER with vague epigastric discomfort for the past few weeks a. An initial ultrasound examination showed hypoechoic lesions in the liver and a CT-exam was ordered. Case by Dr. Christos Korres at Konstantopouleio General Hospital, N. Ionia, Athens, Greece.

We’re excited to kick off a brand-new #YoungESGAR series where we highlight one important imaging sign each month: short, practical, and perfect for your daily learning!

Our goal? To make GI radiology a little bit easier, more visual, and more fun. Save this post and drop your sign requests below.

✨ ESGAR Spring Workshops 2026 announced!
We’re kicking off the year with Pelvic Imaging (Jan), followed by Peritoneal Metastases (Feb), Liver Imaging (Apr) and Advanced US & CEUS (May).
Join us online or onsite as we explore key abdominal imaging topics throughout early 2026.
🔗 More info: esgar.org

Greetings from Ghent!
our ESGAR Masterclass in MR & Ultrasound Small Bowel Imaging is in full swing. Thank you to our faculty and participants for creating such an energetic learning environment!

It’s getting closer – don’t miss out!
ESGAR Rectal Cancer Staging & Restaging on MRI Workshop

📍 Leuven, Belgium
🗓️ December 9–10 & 11–12, 2025
💻 December 10 – online version

100+ real MRI cases, expert feedback & interactive learning!

👉 Register now: esgar.org/workshops/wo...

A female patient with no previous surgeries was admitted to the emergency department due to diffuse abdominal pain. Labs: bilirubin (27,9 µmol/l), indirect bilirubin (18,7 µmol/l), CRP (19,3 mg/l). Case prepared by Dr. Raminta Lukšaitė-Lukštė from the VUL Santaros klinikos, Vilnius, Lithuania.

Abstract Submission for #ESGAR2026 is now open!

Your chance to showcase your research and help shape the world’s largest and most prestigious conference in GI & Abdominal Imaging.

📍 Montpellier, France

📅 June 9–12, 2026

Deadline: Thursday, January 15, 2026

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