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Ultrasound
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What
is Ultrasound? .
Ultrasound is the use of sound
waves to produce an image
of internal structures. The sound is transmitted and received by a
transducer that rests on the skin. After many years of clinical studies,
no harmful effects from low-intensity ultrasound have been discovered.
Ultrasound is painless. A gel is
applied to the skin and the transducer is moved over the skin surface.
Occasionally, you may feel a slight
pressure when the transducer is angled in an unusual position. Sometimes
when evaluating a female patient it is necessary to place the transducer
inside the vagina. Most women do not experience any discomfort.
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Who
will Perform the Exam?
At DRA Imaging, P.C., all ultrasound exams are
performed by a Diagnostic Ultrasonographer, who has been trained
exclusively in the field of ultrasound and has been certified with the
ARDMS (American Registry Diagnostic Medical Society).
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When
Should I have an Ultrasound?
Ultrasound is frequently used in
determining the due date during pregnancy, evaluating fetal growth and
movement, examining breast nodules and viewing thyroid, abdominal and
pelvic structures. Ultrasound exams are also used to evaluate blood flow
and cardiac function. Your physician determines if there is a clinical
indication for Ultrasound.
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Ultrasound Pregnancy
UltraSound Adbomen
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Ultrasound
Guided Biopsy
In addition to conventio nal
diagnostic ultrasound, ultrasound also provides the ability to offer
image guided biopsies into certain nodules or cysts.
Using sterile technique with ultrasound
guidance, a nodule can be further evaluated. A sample (s) of the nodule
will be obtained when the nodule is solid or, in the case of a fluid
filled cyst, fluid will be extracted from the nodule.
The area will be anesthetized and a
needle will be inserted through the surface of the skin into the area of
concern. Multiple samples will be taken of the nodule and sent to a
laboratory for analysis. If the nodule is fluid filled the fluid will
be drained and also sent for analysis.
Image guided biopsy offers the
opportunity for a less invasive procedure from surgery with diagnostic
results.
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What
are the Preparations for the Exam?
There are
various preparations for specific exams, please check with our office
when scheduling your appointment.
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When
Will My Physician Know the Results?
Upon completion of the exam, a board
certified radiologist will interpret the exam. A report will be sent to
your physician. All reports are also available by fax or immediately by
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