This section with 12 short articles offers a systematic survey of the uses and limits of common types of ultrasound scans. In some cases, it builds on information presented earlier in the article 10 Types of Ultrasound Specialists to give a more complete picture of the capabilities of this powerful diagnostic tool as well as […]
Archives for October 2012
Vascular Ultrasound Uses
Vascular Ultrasound is used to evaluate the veins, arteries and blood flow of the body. Vascular sonographers employ ultrasound to detect plaque accumulation, blood clots, embolisms, blockages and similar problems. Vascular sonography can detect deep venous thrombosis, which is the presence of blood clots in major arm or leg veins. It allows doctors to determine […]
Sonohysterography Uses, Limitations
Sonohysterography, also referred to as hysterosonography or saline infusion sonography, is a type of pelvic ultrasound procedure that involves scanning the interior of a woman’s uterus using a transvaginal probe inserted into the vagina. To obtain ultrasound images of this area, a baseline scan is performed after which the uterus is injected with sterile saline […]
Pelvic Ultrasound
Pelvic Ultrasound is used to obtain images of organs, tissues and structures of the lower abdominal and pelvic areas. These ultrasound pictures can be generated by using a probe on the surface of the abdomen, by inserting a vaginal probe in women, and by using a rectal probe for men. For women, a pelvic ultrasound […]
Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid Ultrasound scans use a small, high-frequency transducer probe to yield images of the thyroid gland, one of the organs of the body’s hormone-regulating endocrine system. The thyroid gland is crucial in regulating heart rate and a number of other essential functions. It is subject to abnormalities that can be evaluated using ultrasound including lumps […]