Abdominal ultrasound
An abdominal ultrasound is a diagnostic procedure that uses sound waves to create images of the internal organs in the abdominal cavity, including the liver, kidneys, spleen, and pancreas. This test helps detect various pathologies and diseases of the internal organs.
Duration
20 - 30 minutes
Recommended number
One test, except in the case of monitoring existing diseases
Who it is for
People with abdominal pain, changes in digestion or as a preventive test
Contraindications
There are no specific contraindications unless the patient is unable to lie down or has skin infections on the abdomen.
Duško Banić, MD. spec. radiologist
An abdominal ultrasound is a simple, painless, and safe procedure that provides a detailed look at the internal organs of the abdominal cavity. This test uses sound waves to take pictures of organs such as the liver, kidneys, spleen, pancreas, bladder, and large blood vessels.
During the exam, the patient lies on a table, and a gel is applied to the skin of the abdomen to help the sound waves travel more smoothly. A transducer (probe) then emits sound waves that bounce off the internal organs, creating images that the doctor analyzes in real time.
An abdominal ultrasound helps diagnose a number of conditions, including gallstones, liver disease, kidney stones, cysts, tumors, and monitors the progression of diseases such as cancer or inflammation. It is also very useful for assessing the size of organs, which can indicate serious conditions such as hepatomegaly or splenomegaly.
This test is also often used to monitor the condition of patients who have undergone abdominal surgery, as it allows for insight into possible complications or changes in the organs. Abdominal ultrasound is crucial for early detection of the disease and enables timely treatment, which significantly increases the chance of a successful treatment outcome.
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