Ultrasound
Ultrasound is a simple and minimally invasive examination that is very useful for understanding the condition of internal tissues and identifying any mutations. It relies on ultrasound technology: sound waves are emitted from the probe and return distorted depending on the composition of the tissue they encounter. The instrument then translates these waves into images and displays them on the monitor.
ltrasound is one of the preliminary examinations performed on the human body to study its composition. It is very useful for studying the neck, abdomen, pelvic area, arteries, and veins, but it cannot analyze bones and the cranial cavity. Often, ultrasound is accompanied by another type of examination, called color Doppler ultrasound, which highlights blood flow within tissues using colors.
Body districts
How is the ultrasound performed?
Ultrasound does not require any particular preparation from the patient except, sometimes, drinking a lot of water or fasting. However, preparation guidelines are typically summarized at the time of scheduling the exam. During the ultrasound, the patient is asked to lie down on the examination table and uncover the area to be analyzed. The doctor then applies a gel that facilitates the movement of the probe and proceeds with the examination, which is usually of short duration.
Once completed, the patient can immediately resume their daily activities. It is strongly recommended for the patient to bring the results of previous ultrasounds and specialist visits to the appointment, so that the doctor can have a detailed overview of the situation.
Useful information
It is advisable to bring any previous ultrasounds performed on the same body district.
How to prepare?
Typically, the patient doesn’t need to prepare in any specific way for an ultrasound, except in some cases where it might be necessary to drink plenty of water or fast. Please inquire for more information at the time of booking.
The technology
At the MiniHospital “Sandro Pertini,” the area dedicated to diagnostic imaging is equipped with one of the best state-of-the-art instruments. The Philips Affiniti 50 ultrasound machine allows for precise analysis of various areas using both ultrasound and color Doppler ultrasound. The examinations performed at our facility involve every part of the body, such as the joints of shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, ankles, hands, feet, as well as the chest, abdomen, neck, thyroid, lymph nodes, breasts, and testicles.
Ultrasound and color Doppler ultrasound
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ULTRASOUND THYROID NEEDLE ASPIRATION (EXCLUDING HISTOLOGY)
ULTRASOUND LYMPH NODE STATIONS (AXILLARY REGIONS AND INGUINAL REGIONS)
ULTRASOUND LYMPH NODE STATIONS + NECK ULTRASOUND
ULTRASOUND LYMPH NODE STATIONS + NECK ULTRASOUND + COMPLETE ABDOMEN
ARTERIAL ECHOCOLOR DOPPLER UPPER LIMBS
ARTERIAL ECHOCOLOR DOPPLER LOWER LIMBS
ECOCOLORDOPPLER VEN+ART LOWER LIMBS
ECOCOLORDOPPLER VEN+ART UPPER LIMBS
ECOCOLORDOPPLER VEN+ART UPPER AND LOWER LIMBS
ECHOCOLOR DOPPLER RENAL ARTERIES
VENOUS ECOCOLORDOPLER UPPER LIMBS
ECHOCOLOR VENOUS LOWER LIMBS
ECOCOLORDOPPLER SUPRAORTIC TRUNKS
ECHOCOLOR DOPPLER OF LARGE ABDOMINAL ARTERIAL OR VENOUS VESSELS
ECOCOLORDOPPLER VISCERAL VESSELS
CHEST ULTRASOUND
UPPER ABDOMEN ULTRASOUND
LOWER ABDOMEN ULTRASOUND
FULL ABDOMEN ULTRASOUND
OVARIAN ULTRASOUND (OVULATION MONITORING)
TRANSVAGINAL PELVIC ULTRASOUND
TRANSRECTAL PROSTATIC ULTRASOUND
TESTICULAR ULTRASOUND
SCROTAL ULTRASOUND
ECOCOLORDOPPLER TESTICULAR
PENILE ULTRASOUND
HIP ULTRASOUND
ULTRASOUND ALSO FOR THE NEWBORN
TRANSFONTANELLAR ULTRASOUND
KNEE ULTRASOUND 1 DISTRICT
ANKLE ULTRASOUND 1 DISTRICT
HAND ULTRASOUND 1 DISTRICT
FOOT ULTRASOUND 1 DISTRICT
ULTRASOUND AXILLARY REGION 1 DISTRICT
SALIVARY GLANDS ULTRASOUND
THYROID ULTRASOUND
PARATHYROID ULTRASOUND
SINGLE-LATERAL BREAST ULTRASOUND
BILATERAL BREAST ULTRASOUND
ULTRASOUND SKIN AND SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE
ABDOMINAL WALL ULTRASOUND
ULTRASOUND INGUINO-CRURAL REGION 1 DISTRICT
MUSCLETENDION ULTRASOUND
ULTRASOUND ACHILLES TENDON 1 DISTRICT
DUPLICATE ON DIGITAL ULTRASOUND EXAM SUPPORT
OSTEOARTICULAR ULTRASOUND
SHOULDER ULTRASOUND 1 DISTRICT
ELBOW ULTRASOUND 1 DISTRICT
ULTRASOUND WRIST 1 DISTRICT
How to prepare?
Typically, the patient doesn’t need to prepare in any specific way for an ultrasound, except in some cases where it might be necessary to drink plenty of water or fast. Please inquire for more information at the time of booking.
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