When is it better to perform ultrasound of the abdominal cavity

Abdominal ultrasound (US) is a method of visualizing internal organs using ultrasound. In the process of passing through tissues of different density, the waves are partially reflected from it and registered by the device. The information is processed by a computer program and displayed on the monitor in real time. As a result, the doctor can evaluate various parameters of the structures he examines: the organs themselves, their surrounding tissues, vessels, nerves, lymph nodes, etc.

In the Giorno multidisciplinary medical center, you can do an ultrasound of the abdominal cavity, kidneys and other organs on expert-class equipment. It provides a clearer image. With its help, the specialist can detect even minor deviations from the norm and draw the doctor's attention to them. To find out the current prices for ultrasound of the abdominal cavity and the cost of other paid examinations, call the website.

Types of ultrasound of the abdominal cavity
you can do the following types of ultrasound of the abdominal cavity:

• Ultrasound of the stomach
• Ultrasound of the intestines
• Ultrasound of the gallbladder
• Ultrasound of the liver
• Ultrasound of the pancreas
• Liver elastometry
• Ultrasound of the spleen
• Ultrasound of the appendix

The aim of the study
Ultrasound of the abdominal organs is performed for the primary diagnosis of diseases, for example, if a patient consults a doctor with abdominal pain, indigestion, etc. It is used when the diagnosis has already been made to specify its stage, degree of damage, etc., as well as to monitor the state of the organs of dynamics.

If the patient is preparing for surgery, the procedure gives the surgeon the necessary information and allows him to choose the intervention technique. After treatment, a person periodically undergoes an examination to assess effectiveness. Organ biopsy (removal of a small area of tissue for further examination under a microscope) is also performed under ultrasound control. This allows the doctor to take a sample from the most suspicious areas.

Indications for ultrasound of the abdominal cavity
The reason for carrying out ultrasound diagnostics can be:

• any stomach pains, heartburn, especially associated with food;
• a feeling of heaviness and fullness in the stomach and esophagus, especially after eating;
• bad breath;
• frequent constipation or diarrhea;
• increased gas formation;
• frequent nausea, vomiting, belching;
• injuries of the abdominal cavity;
• changes detected during the examination, for example, an increase in the liver or compaction in it;
• abnormality in blood or urine tests.

Contraindication
Ultrasound diagnosis has no contraindications. It can be performed on newborns and even premature babies, pregnant women, elderly and weakened patients. It can be done as often as you like, since the procedure does not have a negative effect on the body.

The procedure is performed in the supine position. The patient lies on the couch, exposes the stomach. A transparent gel is applied to the skin, which ensures high-quality passage of ultrasonic waves. The doctor installs the sensor of the device in the projection of the desired organ, moves it and changes modes as needed.

In the process of ultrasound, the diagnostician assesses the size, contours, localization, internal structure and condition of the following organs:

1. pancreas;
2. gall bladder;
3. spleen;
4. liver

The quality of the blood supply to the organs, the condition of the lymph nodes, the presence or absence of fluid in the abdominal cavity is also evaluated in the process.

Preparation for ultrasound
Examination of the abdominal organs requires preparation. 2-3 days before the examination, the patient must give up products that cause the formation of a large amount of gas in the intestines. These are cabbage, legumes, fermented milk products, etc. The procedure is performed on an empty stomach, the fasting period should be at least 6 hours. If an emergency diagnosis is needed, the rules of preparation can be ignored.

Abdominal ultrasound results
The results are issued to the patient 10-20 minutes after the end of the study. The doctor analyzes the received data and makes a conclusion. It indicates the main characteristics of organs: size, clarity of contours, homogeneity or heterogeneity of the structure, condition of surrounding tissues and lymph nodes, features of blood supply, etc.

Also, the research makes it possible to discover:

• stones in the gall bladder;
• degeneration of liver cells into fatty tissue (fatty dystrophy);
• hepatitis of varying severity;
• cirrhosis;
• benign or malignant tumors;
• congenital deformities;
• acute and chronic inflammatory processes;
• injuries and their consequences;
• pathologies of lymph nodes;
• violation of blood supply, etc.

The conclusion is interpreted only by a doctor. Based on the results of the patient, visits to related specialists, additional tests and repeated ultrasound , as well as additional diagnostics (for example, MRI, biopsy, etc.) are scheduled.