Ultrasound
Ultrasound
Ultrasound
The terms Ultrasonography and Sonography are used interchangeably. Diagnostic sonography (ultrasonography) is a diagnostic imaging technique used for visualizing abdomen structures-liver spleen kidneys pancreas gall bladder urinary bladder, the developing fetus, subcutaneous body structures including tendons, muscles, joints, vessels and internal organs for possible diseased state or lesions.
This painless diagnostic technique makes use of non-invasive high-frequency sound waves, aimed at areas in the body in order to produce visual images of anatomical structures.
Uses :
- It is best suited for obtaining images of solid, or uniform soft tissue and fluid-filled tissue.
- Ultrasonography is most commonly used for imaging fetus development during pregnancy.
- Gallbladder disease, kidney stones and evaluating the cause of abdominal pain are the commonest uses.
- High frequency ultrasound is useful for thyroid, neck, scrotal as well as breast examination.
- Useful for early screening and follow up of cancer.
- Transvaginal sonography (TVS) is useful for ladies with gynecological problems, infertility evaluation and follicular monitoring in ovulation studies.
Advantages:
Non-invasive
Fast and accurate diagnosis
Ultrasound Renal or Kidney Ultrasound Drink three to four glasses of water. You may be asked to drink some more water by the doctor scanning you depending case to case scenario. DO NOT empty your bladder unless specified. These imaging studies require a full urinary bladder in order to be able to obtain a successful image. Only early pregnancy patients should hold their urine, after second trimester there is no need to hold urine pressure.
Pelvis or Lower Abdomen, OG/GYN, Male Lower Ultrasound Studies Drink three to four glasses of water. You may be asked to drink some more water by the doctor scanning you depending case to case scenario. DO NOT empty your bladder. These imaging studies require a full urinary bladder in order to be able to obtain a successful image.
[In case of pregnancy full bladder is required up to 2 months and in cases of bleeding during pregnancy].
Upper Abdomen, General Survey Ultrasound Study (Aorta, gall bladder, inferior vena cava, liver, pancreas, retro-peritoneal, spleen) Nothing to eat or drink after midnight the day prior to your US appointment.
Renal Transplant, Thyroid, and Vascular Ultrasound Studies No preparation is necessary.
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Clinical Applications:
- Abdominal
- Paediatrics/Neonatal transfontanelle
- Small parts (breast, thyroid, testes, etc)
- Musculoskeletal
- Obstetrics/Gynecology
- Gastroenterology
- Urology
- Rectal
- Adult and paediatric cardiology (as option)
- Vascular
- Transcranial
- Interventional Ultrasound
* Whole body elastography.
Advanced Imaging Capabilities:
HI VISION imaging:
– Wideband Pulse Inversion Tissue Harmonic Imaging
– High definition dynamic Tissue Harmonic Imaging
– HI Com: real-time image compounding
– HI Rez+ : real-time tissue adaptive filter
– HI Zoom
HI Support B and FFT auto-optimisation
dynamic Contrast Harmonic Imaging
Tissue Doppler Imaging (TDI) Mode
Panoramic Imaging (WideView)
Real-time Tissue Elastography (RTE)
4D volume imaging
Picture in Picture
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is sonography?
Sonography, or ultrasound, utilizes high frequency sound waves (not x-rays) to obtain diagnostic images. Ultrasound imaging is used to evaluate many parts of the body, including the abdomen, blood vessels, fetus of pregnant women, superficial body structures, and newborn brain to name only a few. It is absolutely safe in pregnancy and does not use any radiation but only high frequency sound waves
What is TVS?
It is a sonography done for better visualisation of uterus & ovaries. A high-resolution endovaginal probe is inserted into the vagina for this examination. It is not painful. It is done as a routine at our centre as it is observed that at times, even fairly prominent lesions can be missed if only trans-abdominal sonography is performed. It does not require a full bladder.
Is expected date of delivery and weight estimation 100% accurate?
Expected date of delivery and weight estimation are just estimates based on statistical data of the baby size. It is not 100% accurate but, predicts the dating and weight estimation up to +/- 10%.
PREPARATIONS
| S.No | Investigation | Instruction |
| 1 | 4D Ultrasound | Only Prior Appointment preferred. Bring old records. No fasting required. |
| 2 | ABDOMINAL DOPPLER (Liver) | |
| Bring old records. No fasting required. | ||
| 3 | BOTH UPPER LIMB (Arterial/Venous) | Bring old records. No fasting required. |
| 4 | CAROTID DOPPLER (Both Sides) | Bring old records. No fasting required. |
| 5 | FOLLICULAR STUDY(upto 6 studies) | No specific preparation. TVS done. |
| 6 | Four Limbs (Arterial and Venous) | Bring old records. No fasting required. |
| 8 | GYNE. DOPPLER | Only Prior Appointment preferred. Bring old records. No fasting required. |
| 9 | KUB + Lower Abd. | No Fasting Required. Should be able to hold urine. |
| 10 | KUB/PROSTATE | No Fasting Required. Should be able to hold urine. |
| 11 | LOWER ABDOMEN (pelvis) | No Fasting Required. Should be able to hold urine. |
| 12 | LOWER ABDOMEN WITH T.V.S. | Might have to hold urine. |
| 13 | OBSTETRIC DOPPLER | Only Prior Appointment preferred. Bring old records. No fasting required. |
| 14 | ONE LIMB (Arterial & Venous) | Only Prior Appointment preferred. Bring old records. No fasting required. |
| 17 | RENAL DOPPLER | Only Prior Appointment preferred. Bring old records. Fasting required. |
| 18 | ||
| 19 | TESTICULAR DOPPLER | Bring old records. No fasting required. |
| 20 | TRUS | No specific preparation. |
| 21 | TWO LIMB (Arterial OR Venous) | Only Prior Appointment preferred. Bring old records. No fasting required. |
| 22 | Two LIMBS(Arterial & Venous) | Only Prior Appointment preferred. Bring old records. No fasting required. |
| 23 | UPPER ABDOMEN | Overnight fasting required for gall bladder. |
| 24 | USG BREAST (BOTH) | No preparation. |
| 25 | USG Level II Obst. | 18-20 weeks of pregnancy. |
| 26 | USG Level I, NT scan + Nasal bone with color Doppler | 11-13 weeks 6 days of pregnancy..(best at 12 weeks) |
| 27 | USG Neck | No preparation. |
| 28 | USG Neonatal Brain | No preparation. |
| 29 | USG Orbits (Both) | No preparation. |
| 30 | USG SCROTUM / TESTIS | No preparation. |
| 31 | USG Thyroid | No preparation. |
| 32 | WHOLE ABDOMEN | Overnight Fasting required for gall bladder+ To hold urine pressure for full bladder. |
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