Ultrasound, also called ultrasonography, of the abdomen and pelvic allows to visualize the organs of your abdomen and pelvic, namely: the liver, the gallbladder, the kidneys, the bladder, the uterus, the ovaries, the prostate and seminal vesicles.
Like any ultrasound, the exam does not use x-rays and can be used to:
A doctor's prescription is required for this examination.
If you have an ultrasound prescription that is not mentioned, please contact us
Fasting for ultrasound examinations of the abdomen and pelvis, as well as for the Doppler study of the intra-abdominal vessels and in particular of the renal arteries.
To properly prepare for your abdominal and pelvic ultrasound, you must:
It is important not to urinate before your appointment.
Here are the steps to follow to prepare for the exam:
We will ask you:
We will ask you:
Ultrasound is an ultrasound imaging procedure. Ultrasound allows the creation of cross-sectional images in all planes. In particular, it is possible to record organs such as the heart and the foetus of pregnant women.
An ultrasound is performed by a radiologist or technician and lasts between 15 and 30 minutes.
See the detailed section on ultrasound for more information on the content of this examination.
Ultrasound is usually performed for the following purposes:
- Distinguish between liquid cysts and solid tumors.
- To check the location, structure, and size of specific organs.
- Recognize the stages of cancer development.
For more information on this test, please visit our detailed ultrasound page.
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