.: paediatric renal tract ultrasound
What is a paediatric renal tract ultrasound?
A paediatric renal tract ultrasound scan assesses the structure of your child's kidneys and bladder. A small hand-held transducer which sends out sound waves is moved across your child's abdomen 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 examination will take approximately 30 minutes.
Preparation
Please give your child plenty of fluid to drink on the day of the examination. Please try not to let your child go to the toilet just before the examination.
In the Department
- On arrival at Fulford Radiology Services Ltd please check in at the Reception Desk where your child’s details will be checked.
- You will then be taken to the Ultrasound room.
- 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.
How will your child feel?
The examination should cause no discomfort.
How will I get the results of the examination?
The results of your procedure will be available from your own doctor, referring doctor, 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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