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Abdominal Limited Ultrasound: Targeted Imaging for Specific Concerns
Description:
Our Abdominal Limited Ultrasound is a focused imaging test that uses sound waves to examine a specific area or organ within your abdomen. Unlike a comprehensive abdominal ultrasound, this procedure targets a particular concern, providing quick and efficient information.
Why Would You Need an Abdominal Limited Ultrasound?
Your doctor may recommend an Abdominal Limited Ultrasound to:
Evaluate a Specific Organ: Such as the gallbladder, kidneys, or a localized area of pain.
Follow Up on a Previous Finding: To monitor a known condition or abnormality.
Assess for Kidney Stones: If you have flank pain suggestive of kidney stones.
Check for Gallbladder Issues: If you have right upper quadrant abdominal pain, to evaluate for gallstones or cholecystitis.
Evaluate for Free Fluid: In a specific area of the abdomen.
Quickly assess a specific area: In emergency room settings.
To guide a specific procedure: such as a needle biopsy or fluid aspiration.
What Can an Abdominal Limited Ultrasound Determine?
This limited ultrasound can help detect and assess:
Gallstones: In the gallbladder.
Kidney Stones: In the kidneys or ureters.
Presence of Fluid Collections: In a specific area of the abdomen.
Size and Structure of a Specific Organ: Such as the gallbladder or kidneys.
Presence of Masses or Abnormalities: In the targeted area.
Confirmation of location: of foreign bodies.
Important Note: An abdominal limited ultrasound is not intended to provide a comprehensive evaluation of all abdominal organs. It focuses on a specific area of concern.
What to Expect:
The procedure is similar to a full abdominal ultrasound. You'll lie on an examination table while a technician applies a gel to your abdomen and uses a handheld device (transducer) to capture images of the targeted area. The images are then reviewed by a qualified physician.
Get answers quickly with a targeted approach. Schedule your Abdominal Limited Ultrasound today!