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	Ultrasound - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Ultrasound is sound with a frequency greater than the upper limit of human hearing, approximately 20 kilohertz.
		More powerful ultrasound sources may be used to generate local heating in biological tissue, with applications in physical therapy and cancer treatment.
		Ultrasound generator/speaker systems are sold with claims that they frighten away rodents and insects, but there is no scientific evidence that the devices work; controlled tests have shown that rodents quickly learn that the speakers are harmless.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ultrasound (290 words)

	Anna Jaques Hospital - Find a Service - Ultrasound
		Transvaginal ultrasound is generally done early in a pregnancy to detect a suspected ectopic pregnancy and, occasionally, late in pregnancy to determine the location of the placenta or in a high-risk pregnancy to monitor the length of the cervix.
		Ultrasound waves cannot pass through bones; therefore, an ultrasound to evaluate the brain cannot be done once the bones of the skull (cranium) have grown together.
		Cranial ultrasound may be done to evaluate an infant's large or increasing head size, detect infection in or around the brain (such as from encephalitis or meningitis), or to screen for brain problems that are present from birth (such as congenital hydrocephalus).
	www.ajh.org /findser/ultrasound.html (1780 words)

	Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health: Pelvic ultrasound
		Pelvic ultrasound is a procedure in which high-frequency sound waves are used to create images of the pelvic organs by projecting the sound waves into the pelvis and measuring how the sound waves reflect, or echo, back from the different tissues.
		Ultrasound is a preferred method of examining the pelvis and functions as an extension of a physical examination, particularly for obese patients.
		Ultrasound has the ability to detect the size and shape of pelvic organs, such as the bladder, and is useful in evaluating the cause of bladder dysfunction.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_gGENH/is_/ai_2699003595 (1419 words)

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		Ultrasound, or sonography, is a diagnostic study used to examine internal structures of the body using sound waves.
		Ultrasound is also used to evaluate other organs such as the thyroid, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, kidneys, breast and scrotum.
		Ultrasound is used to image and assess blood flow to the brain, and through the arms and legs.
	www.advancedradiology.com /procedures/sono.html (555 words)

	Pelvic Ultrasound
		Pelvic ultrasound may be used early in pregnancy to establish the age of the pregnancy, to determine the viability of the pregnancy, or to detect an ectopic pregnancy or multiple pregnancy.
		A pelvic ultrasound is usually done by an ultrasound technologist who is supervised by a radiologist or specialist, such as an obstetrician.
		Ultrasound is less expensive than other tests that provide pictures of the pelvic organs, such as a CT scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
	my.webmd.com /hw/healthy_women/hw5395.asp (2518 words)

	General Ultrasound Imaging
		Ultrasound is a useful way of examining many of the body's internal organs, including but not limited to the heart, liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, kidneys and bladder.
		Ultrasound imaging is used extensively for evaluating the eyes, pelvic and abdominal organs, heart and blood vessels, and can help a physician determine the source of pain, swelling or infection in many parts of the body.
		Ultrasound scanners consist of a console containing a computer and electronics, a video display screen and a transducer that is used to scan the body.
	www.radiologyinfo.org /content/ultrasound-general.htm (1378 words)

	Ultrasound Imaging of the Pelvis
		For women, pelvic ultrasound is most often used to examine the uterus and ovaries and, during pregnancy, to monitor the health and development of the embryo or fetus.
		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.
		Ultrasound uses no ionizing radiation and is the preferred image modality for diagnosis and monitoring of pregnant women and their unborn infants.
	www.radiologyinfo.org /content/ultrasound-pelvis.htm (2061 words)

	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.
		Pelvic sonography is a useful way of examining pelvic organs, such as the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes (uterine tubes), bladder in females; and the prostate gland, seminal vesicles, and bladder in males.
		During a pelvic sonography, a hand-held device called a "transducer", is placed on the skin surface of the area being examined and is moved around.
	www.ecureme.com /emyhealth/data/Pelvic_Ultrasound.asp (1225 words)

	Pelvic ultrasound, menstrual problems bladder, prostate gland
		A Pelvic ultrasound or scan is the most often effective imaging modality used to examine the uterus and ovaries.
		In males, a pelvic ultrasound usually focuses on the bladder and 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.
	www.kentmedicalimaging.co.uk /pelvic.htm (766 words)

	Pelvic Ultrasound (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Ultrasounds help provide your physician with useful and often valuable information to assist them in determining your diagnosis and course of treatment.
		An ultrasound of a pregnant woman’s pelvis can help determine how many weeks or months pregnant she is. It can also detect fetal anomalies or other abnormalities that may cause problems during pregnancy.
		Because the pelvic organs are located behind the bowel and bladder, a full bladder is necessary to push the bowel out of the way of the ultrasound waves.
	www.bjrh.org /PelvicUltrasound.htm (528 words)

	Ultrasound - Pelvic Ultrasound (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Ultrasound is applied using a round-headed wand or probe that is put in direct contact with the patient's skin.
		Ultrasound gel is used on all surfaces of the head in order to reduce friction and assist in the transmission of the ultrasonic waves.
		A pelvic ultrasound (sonogram) is a procedure that uses reflected sound waves to produce a picture of the lower abdominal (pelvic) organs and other...
	www.ultrasoundgateway.com /links/pelvic-ultrasound.html (694 words)

	Pelvic Ultrasound \| aHealthyAdvantage (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Pelvic ultrasound is a procedure where harmless, high-frequency sound waves are projected into the abdomen.
		Ultrasound can also be used in men or women to examine other internal organs, such as the liver, gallbladder, kidney, and heart.
		Before undergoing a pelvic ultrasound, a woman may be asked to drink several glasses of water and to avoid urinating for about one hour before the examination.
	www.ahealthyadvantage.com /topic/topic100587273 (1087 words)

	Pelvic Ultrasound
		Ultrasound is a non-invasive way to study many of the organs of the body.
		Ultrasound is high frequency sound waves, which penetrate the body and bounce off the internal structures, giving an electronically produced picture on a screen.
		Pelvic Ultrasound studies the uterus and surrounding anatomy.
	www.inland-imaging.com /procedures/us/pelvicultrasound.aspx?id=53 (274 words)

	About Pelvic Ultrasound
		Information obtained from a clinician's pelvic exam alone may be incomplete or limited due to pelvic pain, patient's body habitus or other factors.
		Common indications for a pelvic ultrasound examination include pelvic pain, abnormal vaginal bleeding, and suspicion of an abnormality of the uterus or ovaries on a manual gynecologic examination.
		Ultrasound gel is placed on the patientÍs lower abdomen and the ultrasound probe is moved over this region to visualize the pelvic structures.
	www.peninsulaultrasound.com /pelvic.html (895 words)

	Ultrasound
		Pelvic ultrasound (US) is most often used on women to exam the uterus and ovaries.
		Pelvic ultrasound is used to evaluate causes of pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding, or other menstrual problems.
		Ultrasound is based on the same principles as sonar used by ships, bats or fishermen with fish detectors.
	www.fortcollinsradiology.com /ultra_pelvic.html (510 words)

	HGSA Medical Policy: X-32H - Pelvic Ultrsound Procedures (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Ultrasound of the pelvis is considered medically necessary to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the anatomical pelvis.
		Ultrasound is indicated for evaluation of menstrual abnormalities such as dysmenorrhea, ologomenorrhea and dysfunctional uterine bleeding.
		If the provider of the pelvic ultrasound is other than the ordering/referring physician, the provider of the service must be able to produce hard copy documentation of the procedure results/report along with copies of the ordering/referring physician's order for the procedure.
	www.hgsa.com /professionals/policy/x32h.html (1483 words)

	Breast, Abdomen & Pelvic Ultrasound
		Ultrasound is often used to clarify a question raised by mammography or by the clinical examination.
		Using the most advanced, high resolution ultrasound equipment, scans are obtained by a trained technologist and interpreted by physicians specializing in body imaging.
		Since ultrasound does not use ionizing radiation, it can be safely used to image the growing fetus and mother.
	www.cornellmedicalimaging.com /services/ultrasound.htm (184 words)

	PELVIC SONOGRAPHY
		The thought is that a partially empty bladder transabdominal ultrasound followed by an empty bladder transvaginal ultrasound is sufficient, in most cases, for a thorough pelvic ultrasound.
		This study concluded that performing the transvaginal ultrasound as a prelude to an empty bladder transabdominal ultrasound is sufficient for demonstrating the uterus and ovaries in most cases.
		The initial ultrasound was performed with the urinary bladder distended, a high-resolution real-time scanner and a 3.5 MHz transducer was used.
	www.cvtcollege.org /~lpenrose/Sandra/psjr.html (2010 words)

	Patient Information - Gynecology Exam
		Ultrasound is like ordinary sound except it has a frequency (or pitch) higher than human beings can hear.
		Common indications for a pelvic ultrasound examination include pelvic pain, abnormal vaginal bleeding, and suspicion of an abnormality on a manual gynecologic examination.
		There are 2 methods of performing an ultrasound examination of the pelvis: (1) abdominal or transabdominal and (2) vaginal, also called transvaginal or endovaginal.
	www.aium.org /patient/aboutExam/gynecology.asp (983 words)

	Emory Healthcare: Ultrasound
		Ultrasound is a medical procedure that uses high frequency sound waves to image various body parts.
		Ultrasound may be used to detect many conditions, such as cancer, gallbladder disease and blood clots.
		Using ultrasound guidance, sterile water is injected and ultrasound images are obtained.
	www.emoryhealthcare.org /departments/ECLH_Radiology/services/Ultrasound1.html (590 words)

	Ovarian Cyst: Diagnosis - Pelvic Examination, Ultrasound
		Ultrasound technology has been used for over 35 years and studies show it is safe.
		A regular or trans-abdominal pelvic ultrasound uses a probe that is pressed on the outside of the abdomen to produce an image.
		Sometimes ultrasound pictures are clearer when the bladder is full, so you may be asked to drink water and wait to urinate until after the test is complete.
	www.womenshealthmatters.ca /centres/pelvic_health/oviarian_cysts/diagnosis (325 words)

	Transvaginal pelvic ultrasound - [Medical Test] - Quest Diagnostics Patient Health Library (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Transvaginal pelvic ultrasound is a test that uses reflected sound waves to produce a picture of the uterus and other structures inside the pelvis.
		Transvaginal ultrasound is used to evaluate women with dysfunctional uterine bleeding and to determine whether an abnormal area (such as an endometrial polyp or uterine fibroid) is present in the uterus before hysteroscopy is performed.
		After the pelvic exam, a transvaginal ultrasound is often the next step in diagnosing dysfunctional uterine bleeding.
	www.questdiagnostics.com /kbase/topic/detail/test/aa82582/detail.htm (354 words)

	The British Fertility Society - Education > Pelvic Ultrasound
		Identify abnormalities in the pelvic organs on transvaginal ultrasound examination.
		Such experience will comprise both supervised and unsupervised care of women undergoing pelvic ultrasound and will be recorded in the approved logbook.
		The trainee must not start undertaking ultrasound examinations until the supervisor is confident that the trainee fully understands all the safety issues.
	www.cvb2001.org /education/pelvicultrasound/ultrasound.htm (956 words)

	eMedicine - Ultrasonography, Pelvic : Article by Verena T Valley, MD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Background: Pelvic sonography may be viewed as a form or extension of the physical examination.
		Ultrasonography can be used to evaluate pelvic pain, a common complaint of patients presenting to the ED, and entities such as ovarian cysts, tubo-ovarian abscesses, uterine fibroids, or even an infected pelvic kidney.
		Pelvic ultrasonography can be used to determine the etiology of a pelvic mass.
	www.emedicine.com /emerg/topic622.htm (1480 words)

	Ultrasound Exams - Pelvic Sonogram
		A pelvic sonogram is an examination technique which uses high-frequency sound waves, known as ultrasound, to produce still and live video pictures of the pelvic region.
		The transducer is moved across the surface of the skin while the sound waves are painlessly sent to the area of the pelvis to be scanned.
		Pelvic sonograms are also widely used in gynecology to help identify abnormalities of the reproductive organs in the pelvis.
	www.mbmc.org /health_topics/rad_procedures/ultrasound_exams.htm (667 words)

	Pelvic Ultrasound - Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, Washington
		A pelvic ultrasound visualizes the condition of the reproductive organs and nearby structures, such as the bladder.
		As with all ultrasound procedures, a pelvic ultrasound uses a device called a transducer to direct sound waves into the body and detect the returning echoes.
		Pelvic ultrasound is performed in the Medical Imaging Department on the fourth floor of the East Tower at the Swedish/First Hill campus.
	www.swedish.org /19655.cfm (366 words)

	Imaging - Transvaginal Ultrasound (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Frequently, a transvaginal ultrasound is performed after a transabdominal pelvic ultrasound has been done.
		However, this exam may also be the only pelvic ultrasound performed.
		The transducer is larger than a tampon, but smaller than the speculum that the doctor uses for a pelvic exam.
	www.csmc.edu /pf_2771.html (184 words)

	Pelvic Ultrasound
		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.
		To obtain a full bladder for the ultrasound study, your child will be required to drink fluids (preferably non-carbonated).
		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.
	www.westcountyradiology.com /pelvic_ultrasound.htm (302 words)

	SRU - Ultrasound Exams (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The examination itself may be performed by a trained ultrasound technologist, by the radiologist or both.
		Initial ultrasound of pregnancy to estimate fetal age, number of fetuses, abnormal bleeding during pregnancy, abnormal fetal heartbeat, large for dates, high risk pregnancy, diabetes, history of birth defects, follow-up scan for possible fetal abnormality.
		Pelvic pain, mass felt by doctor or nurse during pelvic examination, ectopic pregnancy, abnormal bleeding, women taking certain medications, pelvic infection (PID or TOA), fibroid uterus, family history of ovarian cancer (screening), infertility work-up, fertility drug effects on woman.
	www.sru.org /exams (648 words)

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