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 | | Ultrasound, or sonography, is a diagnostic study used to examine internal structures of the body using sound waves. | | | Ultrasound is used to image and assess blood flow to the brain, and through the arms and legs. | | | In obstetrics, ultrasound is used to examine the developing baby or fetus. |
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http://www.advancedradiology.com/procedures/sono.html
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| | Ultrasound Imaging of the Pelvis |
| | Because ultrasound provides real-time images, it can also be used to guide procedures, like needle biopsies, in which a needle is used to sample cells from an abnormal area for laboratory testing. | | | Ultrasound of the prostate is most often performed with the patient lying with his left side down on the table and his knees bent up slightly toward the chest. | | | A radiologist, who is a physician experienced in ultrasound and other radiology examinations, will analyze the images and send a signed report with his or her interpretation to the patient’s personal physician. |
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http://www.radiologyinfo.org/content/ultrasound-pelvis.htm
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| | Ultrasound - Pelvic Ultrasound |
| | Ultrasound is a therapeutic modality that has been used by physical therapists since the 1940s. | | | Ultrasound is applied using a round-headed wand or probe that is put in direct contact with the patient's skin. | | | Ultrasound can also be used to achieve phonophoresis. |
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http://www.ultrasoundgateway.com/links/pelvic-ultrasound.html
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| | Pelvic ultrasound, menstrual problems bladder, prostate gland |
| | For a woman, pelvic ultrasound is the most widely used method to examine the uterus and ovaries and, during pregnancy, to monitor the health and development of the embryo or fetus. | | | The ultrasound practitioner will be able to tell you the result of your examination immediately after the scan in most instances. | | | The ultrasound practitioner presses the transducer against the skin and sweeps it back and forth to image the area of interest. |
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http://www.kentmedicalimaging.co.uk/pelvic.htm
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| | Pelvic Ultrasound -- eCureMe.com |
| | Ultrasound waves sent to the part of the body being examined are reflected, refracted, or absorbed at the interfaces inside the body. | | | Transvaginal ultrasound with color doppler can be used for individuals at high risk of developing ovarian cancer. | | | During pregnancy, it is used to monitor the health and development of the fetus/embryo (unborn baby in mother's womb). |
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http://www.ecureme.com/emyhealth/data/Pelvic_Ultrasound.asp
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| | Patient Information - Gynecology Exam |
| | Although the examination is often performed to look for a cause of pelvic pain, the sonogram itself should not be painful or significantly increase your discomfort. | | | The transducer is inserted into your vagina either by the doctor or sonographer, or you may be asked to insert it yourself in a similar manner as you would a tampon. | | | Therefore, this pamphlet was prepared by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) to address some of the most commonly asked questions. |
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http://www.aium.org/patient/aboutExam/gynecology.asp
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| | Pelvic Ultrasound |
| | Ultrasounds are helpful in evaluating pregnancy as well as other pelvic conditions. | | | There are no known health risks associated with having an ultrasound. | | | Your doctor or the radiologist can answer any questions you may have about the procedure. |
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http://www.bjrh.org/PelvicUltrasound.htm
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| | The British Fertility Society - Education > Pelvic Ultrasound |
| | Discuss the evidence relating to the safety of ultrasound in clinical practice. | | | Such experience will comprise both supervised and unsupervised care of women undergoing pelvic ultrasound and will be recorded in the approved logbook. | | | Keep a logbook detailing experience in pelvic ultrasound examinations. |
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http://www.cvb2001.org/education/pelvicultrasound/ultrasound.htm
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| | Pelvic Ultrasound |
| | If the ultrasound test is being done to determine the extent of damage from a recent injury or to investigate pelvic pain, the slight pressure of the transducer may be somewhat painful. | | | Stool (feces), air or other gas, or X-ray contrast material (such as barium) in the intestines or rectum may interfere with the results of a transabdominal or transrectal ultrasound test. | | | Mineralized structures, like bones, or air-filled organs, like the intestines, do not show up well on a sonogram and will disrupt the ultrasound beam so that deeper organs and structures cannot be seen clearly. |
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http://my.webmd.com/hw/healthy_women/hw5395.asp
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| | HGSA Medical Policy: X-32H - Pelvic Ultrsound Procedures |
| | Routine use in all patients with pelvic pain is not considered medically necessary; therefore, the patient's record must support the medical necessity. | | | Physicians who perform and/or interpret the studies must be capable of demonstrating training and experience specific to the study performed or interpreted and maintain documentation for postpayment audit. | | | If a national or local policy identifies a frequency expectation, a claim for a test/service that exceeds that expectation may be denied as not reasonable and necessary, unless it is submitted with documentation justifying increased frequency. |
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http://www.hgsa.com/professionals/policy/x32h.html
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| | SRU - Ultrasound Exams |
| | The examination itself may be performed by a trained ultrasound technologist, by the radiologist or both. | | | Because interpreting images is their medical specialty, unlike most other specialists, radiologists have special training in the technology and techniques of ultrasound to get the best examinations. | | | The radiologist probably has your previous x-ray and imaging studies to review with your ultrasound examination, but sometimes the radiologist will call your doctor to find out more clinical information about you. |
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http://www.sru.org/exams
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| | UMHS Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology |
| | The results of the pelvic ultrasound, and further therapy or tests, will be explained to you at completion of the ultrasound examination. | | | Additional studies, such as blood tests and vaginal exams to check cervical mucous, may be necessary depending upon what your ultrasound shows. | | | Although a pressure sensation may be appreciated, there should be no more discomfort than a regular speculum (pap smear) examination. |
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http://www.med.umich.edu/obgyn/repro-endo/pt_ed_pelvultra.htm
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| | eMedicine - Ultrasonography, Pelvic : Article by Verena T Valley, MD |
| | Background: Pelvic sonography may be viewed as a form or extension of the physical examination. | | | Okaro E, Valentin L: The role of ultrasound in the management of women with acute and chronic pelvic pain. | | | Coauthor(s): Christopher A Fly, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Medical College of Georgia |
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http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic622.htm
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| | Ultrasound Exams - Pelvic Sonogram |
| | Because there are no harmful X-rays or radiation, a sonogram is especially useful in evaluating a pregnancy and other conditions affecting the soft tissues within the protective bony structure of the pelvis. | | | The machine may appear to be a complex piece of equipment, but you can be sure your technologist is a skilled and experienced professional who has been specially educated and trained in its use. | | | After the gel is applied to the skin of the abdomen, a hand-held instrument called a transducer will be guided slowly across your skin. |
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http://www.mbmc.org/health_topics/rad_procedures/ultrasound_exams.htm
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| | Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health: Pelvic ultrasound |
| | Doctors may use ultrasound to guide the biopsy needle during amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling. | | | The doctor can be present for the exam or may make the final review and diagnosis based on saved images. | | | Nurses aid in patient preparation and education about the procedure. |
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http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_gGENH/is_/ai_2699003595
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| | Ovarian Cyst: Diagnosis - Pelvic Examination, Ultrasound |
| | An ultrasound should not be painful, unless the cyst is already causing abdominal tenderness. | | | Your doctor will likely do these physical examinations in conjunction with vaginal cultures and a Pap smear to rule out infection and other causes of pelvic pain. | | | Visit our Sexual Health Centre for more about these routine examinations. |
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http://www.womenshealthmatters.ca/centres/pelvic_health/oviarian_cysts/diagnosis
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| | Pelvic Ultrasound |
| | Ultrasound is a non-invasive way to study many of the organs of the body. | | | You should experience no pain or discomfort from this examination. | | | Pelvic Ultrasound studies the uterus and surrounding anatomy. |
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http://www.inland-imaging.com/procedures/us/pelvicultrasound.aspx?id=53
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| | Emory Healthcare: Ultrasound |
| | Ultrasound is a medical procedure that uses high frequency sound waves to image various body parts. | | | The exam is performed endorectally with the patient lying on his left side. | | | Ultrasound may be used to detect many conditions, such as cancer, gallbladder disease and blood clots. |
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http://www.emoryhealthcare.org/departments/ECLH_Radiology/services/Ultrasound1.html
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| | PELVIC SONOGRAPHY |
| | Bladder filling also modified the pelvic anatomy and/or increasing sympathetic tone was responsible for a high blood flow resistance in the uterine artery. | | | Future studies pertaining to this subject will further enhance the controversy related and may soon settle the concern of putting the patient in undue discomfort of full bladder pelvic ultrasound. | | | The transabdominal phase was done with the patient's current bladder condition. |
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http://www.cvtcollege.org/~lpenrose/Sandra/psjr.html
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| | Transvaginal ultrasound |
| | Transvaginal ultrasound is a method of imaging the genital tract in women. | | | It is therefore closer to pelvic structures than with the conventional transabdominal technique (probe on skin of the abdomen), providing superior image quality. | | | With the transvaginal technique, the ultrasound transducer (a hand-held probe) is inserted directly into the vagina. |
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http://www.stlukes-stl.com/ency/article/003779.htm
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| | Ultrasound |
| | Ultrasound does not use any radiation or x-ray. | | | The sonographer will put a clear, water-soluble, lubricating gel on your skin and firmly press the transducer against the skin. | | | Pelvic ultrasound (US) is most often used on women to exam the uterus and ovaries. |
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http://www.fortcollinsradiology.com/ultra_pelvic.html
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| | Imaging - Transvaginal Ultrasound |
| | A light amount of pressure may be felt. | | | These moving images may be viewed immediately, recorded or photographed for physician review. | | | However, this exam may also be the only pelvic ultrasound performed. |
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http://www.csmc.edu/pf_2771.html
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| | Pelvic Ultrasound, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center |
| | The ultrasound test does not hurt and the ultrasound waves will not harm your child. | | | Note: If your child is scheduled for another exam and is not allowed to eat or drink, do not give the extra fluids listed above and try not to let your child urinate for 6-8 hours before the ultrasound. | | | While the ultrasound test is being done, your child will need to lie still on a soft table for 30 minutes or longer. |
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http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/info/urinary/procedure/pelvic-ultrasound.htm?view=content
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| | Breast, Abdomen & Pelvic Ultrasound |
| | Ultrasound is often used to clarify a question raised by mammography or by the clinical examination. | | | A hand-held device called a transducer is placed on the patient's skin. | | | Ultrasound also has a wide application in radiology and is used to image |
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http://www.cornellmedicalimaging.com/services/ultrasound.htm
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| | Ultrasound - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | Medical Engineer - Clinical Ultrasound for Blood Flow | | | More powerful ultrasound sources may be used to generate local heating in biological tissue, with applications in physical therapy and cancer treatment. | | | Ultrasound when applied in specific configurations can produce exotic phenomena such as sonoluminescence. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultrasound
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| | PELVIC ULTRASOUND |
| | An pelvic imaging technique that uses high frequency sound waves (and their reflection off internal organs) to construct an image of internal pelvic anatomy. | | | The medical glossary has been made possible by a generous donation from: |
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| | Hope For Fibroids-Just The FAQs-Part2Pg4 Abdominal and Pelvic Ultrasound Dr Hutchins and Dr Indman |
| | For this reason in my practice I do not rely solely on an ultrasound which may be performed in our office, but will ultimately confirm our findings by having a more detailed ultrasound interpreted by a board certified radiologist. | | | The major drawback with this test is that sometimes it may be performed by gynecologists who may not have a lot of training in its use and there may be misdiagnoses. | | | After the ultrasound is performed, the patient will empty her bladder. |
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http://www.hopeforfibroids.org/faq2pg4-abdominalpelvicultrasound.html
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| | Infertility from Pelvic Scarring and Adhesions |
| | Although pregnancy rates are low with surgical "correction" of pelvic scarring and tubal damage, some women prefer to try surgery first - rather than in vitro fertilization | | | The decision as to what treatment is most appropriate for the couple requires a detailed discussion with the Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility specialist of the risks and benefits of the available options in that particular couple's situation. | | | The treatment is usually either tubal surgery to repair some of the damage, or ovarian stimulation with intrauterine insemination, or in vitro fertilization (IVF) - depending on the degree of pelvic damage and the wishes of the woman. |
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http://www.advancedfertility.com/adhesions.htm
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| | Pelvic Ultrasound - Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, Washington |
| | Most patients find the discomfort less than that involved with traditional manual exams. | | | A pelvic ultrasound visualizes the condition of the reproductive organs and nearby structures, such as the bladder. | | | What is most distinct about the pelvic exam is the use of a slender, specially designed transducer that is inserted into the body – a transvaginal transducer for women and a transrectal transducer for men. |
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http://www.swedish.org/19655.cfm
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| | We aim to provide experienced and state of the art diagnosis of fetal, maternal and gynecological conditions in a caring and supportive environment | | | The Genetic Sonogram is used to assess a patient specific risk for carrying a fetus with Down syndrome. | | | We have extensive expertise and experience in the detection of pelvic malignancy, especially ovarian cancer. |
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http://www.diagnosticultrasound.yourmd.com
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| | Pelvic Ultrasound |
| | If your child is scheduled for another exam and is not allowed to eat, do not let your child urinate for 6-8 hours before the study. | | | If your child’s bladder is full when the ultrasound exam is started, approximately 30-45 minutes should be allowed for completion of the pictures. | | | The sonographer (a radiology technologist especially trained in ultrasound) will take pictures by moving a small object that looks like a microphone across the gel. |
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http://www.westcountyradiology.com/pelvic_ultrasound.htm
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| | Elite Diagnostics, Pelvic, Fetal Ultrasound, Brevard County, Florida |
| | There are many reasons why your doctor may recommend ultrasound testing at different stages of your pregnancy. | | | Your ultrasound test does not require a full bladder. | | | The following list provides you with some of the more common uses of ultrasound. |
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http://www.elitediagnostics.com/fetal.html
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| | Diagnostic Tests — Pelvic Ultrasound and Transvaginal Ultrasound |
| | For a pelvic ultrasound, after squirting some clear jelly onto your lower abdomen to help the ultrasound sensor slide around easily, a doctor or technician places the sensor against your skin. | | | The technician or doctor moves the sensor on your abdomen or in your vagina to see the uterus and ovaries from many different views. | | | For a transvaginal ultrasound, the doctor or technician covers a sensor with a condom and some jelly before inserting it into your vagina.When the sensor is in place, a picture will appear on a video screen. |
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http://www.health.harvard.edu/fhg/diagnostics/pultra/pultraHappens.shtml
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| | Structures Pictured by Pelvic Ultrasound: Female - Medical Illustration |
| | Nucleus Medical Art creates and/or licenses medical products including medical illustrations, medical animations, medical drawings, medical pictures, medical graphics, medical posters, anatomical models, and interactive presentations for use in publishing, pharmaceutical and medical device marketing, patient education, patient informed consent programs, hospital safety awareness, sales training, merchandising, and other uses. | | | Structures Pictured by Pelvic Ultrasound: Female - Medical Illustration |
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| | Finding-the-Path: Pelvic ultrasound |
| | Presence of an adnexal mass and/or cul-de-sac fluid in a patient with no intrauterine gestation and measurable circulating human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) are highly specific for the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy. | | | However, absence of these findings does not exclude the diagnosis since up to 30% of women with extrauterine gestations have no sonographic evidence of an adnexal mass or pelvic intraperitoneal fluid. | | | The only sonographic finding that reliably excludes an ectopic pregnancy is a demonstration of an intrauterine pregnancy since concomitant presence of an intrauterine and an extrauterine pregnancy is extremely rare (except in induced ovulation). |
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http://brighamrad.harvard.edu/Cases/bwh/hcache/94/step-1.html
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| | What is a Pelvic Ultrasound? |
| | A pelvic ultrasound is a way to take pictures of your pelvic organs and is usually done to look at the reproductive organs and bladder in girls. | | | If you are scheduled to have an ultrasound at Children's Hospital, Boston and would like more information on how to prepare for this test, you can click here: Ultrasound Information. | | | Or choose a health topic from the list: |
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http://www.youngwomenshealth.org/ultra.html
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