Gynecologic ultrasound with transvaginal transducer (dr. D. Vildaitė)
About the Procedure:
Ultrasound imaging (ultrasonography) is an advanced, non-invasive diagnostic method used to visualize internal tissues and organs using high-frequency sound waves. The examination is quick, safe, and does not cause any harmful side effects. It is performed using an ultrasound machine consisting of a transducer (probe) and a monitor. As the transducer is moved across the skin, ultrasound waves are transmitted into the body and reflected by internal structures. These reflected waves are converted into electrical signals, which create real-time images on the monitor. This allows the physician to examine internal organs without invading or damaging the body.
What Is This Procedure Used For?
This procedure may be recommended to examine the heart, thyroid gland, abdominal organs (the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and spleen), urinary system (the kidneys, urinary bladder, and post-void residual urine), prostate gland, breasts, lymph nodes, and joints. It is commonly used to investigate various types of pain, lumps, masses, or other abnormalities and to detect structural changes in organs and tissues.
For older adults, an ultrasound examination is recommended annually as a preventive health screening measure.
How to Prepare for an Ultrasound Scan?
Abdominal Ultrasound:
- Gallbladder examination - It is recommended not to eat for approximately 4 hours before the examination.
Pancreas and spleen Ultrasound:
- Avoid foods that may cause bloating (such as rye bread, apples, plums, peas, beer, and similar products) for 24 hours before the examination.
- Take medication to reduce intestinal gas approximately 8 hours before the examination.
Urinary System and Reproductive Organ Ultrasound:
- Drink fluids before the examination. Your bladder should be full during the procedure.
Other Ultrasound Examinations: No special preparation is required.
What Happens During the Procedure?
An ultrasound examination may be performed either by placing the transducer on the skin over the area being examined or by inserting a specialized transducer through a natural body opening.
For examinations performed through the skin, you will usually lie on your back. Depending on the organ being examined, the physician may ask you to stand, turn onto your side, or lie on your stomach.
A special water-based gel will be applied to your skin to eliminate air between the skin and the transducer, helping to ensure more accurate imaging. The physician will then move the transducer over the area of interest to obtain detailed images of the organ or tissue being examined.
Ultrasound Examinations Performed Through Natural Body Openings
- Transesophageal ultrasound (echocardiography): the transducer is inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of the heart.
- Transrectal ultrasound: the transducer is inserted into the rectum to examine the prostate gland.
- Transvaginal ultrasound: the transducer is inserted into the vagina to assess the uterus and ovaries.
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