Abdominal Ultrasound

Ultrasound images are created using high frequency sounds, and the reflections of these sounds to create an image on our screen. There is no radiation.

The images created are a cross-section of the patients’ organs and tissues. Ultrasound allows us to examine within an organ and inspect its architecture. 

It allows us to look for smaller masses within an organ, examine the layering of the intestines, and detect small, non-mineral foreign bodies in the gut (cloth, string, etc.).

It can be utilized with X-ray to give a fuller picture as to what is going on in the abdomen.

To reduce Fear, Anxiety, and Stress (FAS), patients often require some level of sedation or PVPs (Pre-Visit Pharmaceuticals). In some cases, full sedation is required to ensure accurate imaging and patient comfort.