.: breast ultrasound
What is a breast ultrasound examination?
Breast ultrasound scan assesses the structures of the breast. It is a non-invasive examination. A small hand-held transducer which sends out sound waves is moved across the breast after gel has been applied. Images are formed on a TV screen and pictures are taken of these.
How long will the examination take?
The ultrasound examination will take approximately 30 minutes.
Preparation
There is no preparation required for this examination. If you have any mammography films please bring these with you.
In the Department
- On arrival to Fulford Radiology Services Ltd please check in at the Reception Desk.
- You will then be taken to the Ultrasound room.
- Depending on the examination, you may need to change into a hospital gown.
- Generally examinations run to a tight schedule, so please be on time. Occasionally, urgent procedures need to be fitted in at short notice and you may be asked to wait.
- A chaperone will be present for breast examinations performed by male sonographers/radiologists.
How will you feel?
The examination should cause you no discomfort although some people feel a small amount of tenderness in the area being examined.
How will I get the results of my examination?
The results of your procedure will be available from your own doctor, referring doctor, midwife or physiotherapist once they have been reported on by our Radiologists (specialist xray doctors). No results will be available at the time of your visit.
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