USG (Ultrasound) Abdomen
Abdominal imaging is a specialty in radiology examinations which is focus on or related to the whole abdomen or parts of it.
USG basic coverage extends from the diaphragm down to the pubic symphysis or simply saying from the mid chest area down to the groin area. It can demonstrate organs such as liver, stomach, kidneys, spleen, bowels, bladder, uterus (female), prostate (male) and everything else around the abdominal pelvic area.
Commonly referred to abdominal imaging are patients with: abdominal/pelvic pain, jaundice, palpable abdominal mass, vomiting after eating, check for abdominal obstruction, bloating of abdomen, sudden loss of weight, abnormal liver function, hypertension, frequent urination, pain in urination, blood in urine, stones, aneurysm in the abdominal aorta, injuries after trauma, infections, pre-surgery planning or post-surgery follow-up.
- Category
- Gastroenterology