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Ultrasound
is a method of imaging various
parts of your body using sound waves. Using a small camera and a special
gel, we can direct sound waves to the areas of interest. Those sound
waves are reflected back to the camera at different speeds based on the type of tissue that is acting as the reflector. The camera
then sends the information through a complicated process that results in
a picture which is displayed on the monitor.
The technologist will take a series of still pictures from the monitor which are then given to the radiologist for interpretation.
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The radiologist will send your doctor a written report within 3-4 business days. The technologist will not interpret your test for you. If you have any further questions about your ultrasound procedure that are not answered here, please do not hesitate to call our office.
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| Abdominal
Ultrasound. An abdominal ultrasound is a test to evaluate the aorta, pancreas, liver, bile ducts, gallbladder, kidneys, and spleen. The technologist will take multiple pictures of each organ. Preparation. In order to obtain the best images possible, we require you to have nothing to eat or drink after midnight the night prior to the exam. We generally schedule our abdominal ultrasound exams for the first half of the day. If you are diabetic or have medications that you cannot withhold, please alert our staff when scheduling so that we will schedule you as early as we can. If you wear a two piece outfit to the exam you won't have to change clothes. This exam takes about 30-45 minutes. |
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Renal
(Kidney) Ultrasound. A renal ultrasound is a test to evaluate both the right and left kidney as well as the urinary bladder. Preparation. In order to obtain the best images possible, you must withhold all food or drink from midnight the night before the exam. One hour prior to your scheduled appointment time, you should finish 2-3 8oz glasses of water and do NOT use the restroom afterwards. The water is required in order that we can properly see the urinary bladder. This amount of fluid can make some patients uncomfortable. While we understand that it is difficult to do so, we ask that you comply with these preparation instructions in order that we may get the best images possible for you. Wear a two-piece outfit so that you won't need to change clothes. The exam takes about 30 minutes.
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| Pelvic
Ultrasound. A pelvic ultrasound is a test to evaluate the uterus and
ovaries.
Preparation. There are two parts to this test. The first part of the test requires you to have a full bladder. An hour before your scheduled appointment time, you will need to drink 32 oz of non-carbonated fluids and then not use the restroom. With a full urinary bladder, you will be assured of better images of your organs. While we understand that this will make you uncomfortable, this part of the test is just a few minutes. Wear a two-piece outfit to the exam.
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During
your test. When you arrive for your ultrasound, you will be required
to undress and put on a gown. First you will have the full-bladder exam
which just takes a few minutes. You will lie on the table and the
technologist will perform the imaging with a special instrument which
slides around on the outside of your abdomen with the aid of a special jelly. Aside from the discomfort of having your bladder full,
there should be no pain from the exam itself.
Before the second part of the exam, you will be permitted to go to the restroom. The second half of the test is called endovaginal or transvaginal ultrasound. It is also designed to evaluate the uterus and ovaries. This half of the test is an internal exam, similar to a pelvic exam at your gynecologist's office. It is important in evaluating the uterus and ovaries for various abnormalities. This exam takes 30-45 minutes.
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| Obstetrical
Ultrasound. A pregnancy, or OB ultrasound is a test to evaluate the
growing fetus. These may be performed at various stages of your pregnancy.
We realize that these tests are not only important, but can be exciting
for everyone involved. In order to best serve all of our patients, we
ask that only one adult accompany the expectant mother for her
exam.
Results. The technologist will be taking many images to provide your physician with all of the necessary information. While we are unable to videotape our exams, the technologist can usually provide you with an image to take home.
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Preparation.
If you are having an OB ultrasound and you are less than 14 weeks
pregnant, drink 32 oz of non-carbonated fluids an hour before your
appointment time and do not use the restroom. If you have a full
bladder, the technologist will be able to obtain the most accurate
images of your anatomy and of your fetus.
If you are more than 14 weeks pregnant, you will need to have a full bladder when you arrive. Please try to drink 32 oz of non-carbonated fluids one hour before your exam and do not use the restroom. We understand that this is not something you will be able to do late in your pregnancy, but do your best to fill your bladder. If you are expecting multiples, like twins, please inform the scheduling staff so that we allow enough time to evaluate each of your fetuses! Please wear a two-piece outfit to your exam. This exam can take up to an hour.
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| Thyroid
Ultrasound. A thyroid ultrasound is a test to evaluate the thyroid
gland, which is found in the front part of your neck.
There are no special preparation instructions for this test. Do wear a button-down or V-neck shirt so that you won't have to change clothes. This exam takes about 30 minutes.
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Testicular
/ Scrotal Ultrasound. A testicular or scrotal ultrasound is a test
to evaluate the testicles and other structures within the scrotum. There
are no special preparation instructions for this test. This exam takes
about 30 minutes.
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| Breast
Ultrasound.
Breast Ultrasound. A breast ultrasound is a
way to evaluate the tissues of the breast. It may be
requested in connection with a mammogram. While the mammogram is still
the most accurate method of breast screening, the ultrasound can provide
additional information in many situations. There are no special
preparation instructions for this exam. Wear a two-piece outfit so that
you will only have to change from the waist up. This exam takes about 30
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Ultrasound-Guided Cyst Aspiration. If a
cyst has been identified in your breast, the doctor may recommend that
it be aspirated under ultrasound guidance. You will be given a small
injection of numbing medication in your breast. Using the
ultrasound camera, the doctor will insert a small needle into the cyst
and drain the fluid. The doctor will apply pressure to your breast to
prevent bleeding. After the procedure you must avoid strenuous
activities for at least 24 hours. We will give you further instructions
at the time of your procedure. Plan to arrive a few minutes early. You
should expect to be with us for at least an hour. Please wear a
two--piece outfit so that you will only have to change from the waist
up.
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Ultrasound-Guided Core Needle Biopsy. Before your biopsy, a member of our staff will talk to you regarding health information. You may receive special instructions at that time. If another facility has recommended the biopsy, we will send for their films This will help to assure that we are looking at all of the right areas and that we allow sufficient time when we schedule your exam. When you arrive for your test, you will fill out some papers and then remove any clothing from the waist up. You will be given a gown to wear. The technologist will use the ultrasound camera to locate the areas to be examined and mark your skin with a marker. Then she will clean your skin and drape the area with sterile towels.
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The doctor will give you an injection of numbing medication and then guide the biopsy needle to the area of interest. We will take several tissue samples and send them to the pathology lab. We can generally get the results within 2 days. After the procedure you must avoid strenuous activities for at least 24 hours. You will be given further instructions at the time of your procedure. Plan to arrive a few minutes early. You should expect to be at our center for at least 2 hours for this procedure. Wear a two-piece outfit so that you will have to
change only from the waist up.
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