.: renal tract ultrasound
What is a renal tract ultrasound?
A renal tract ultrasound scan assesses the structure of the organs of the renal tract. A small hand-held transducer which sends out sound waves is moved across your abdomen after gel has been applied. Images are formed on a TV screen and pictures are taken of these.
How long with the examination take?
Your renal tract ultrasound will take about 30 minutes.
Preparation
- You need a full bladder for the examination.
- One and a half hours before the appointment empty your bladder.
- Drink 1 litre of water within the next ½ hour finishing it one hour before the appointment. Try not to empty your bladder.
- If you feel very uncomfortable you may need to partially empty your bladder but you need to retain as much urine as is possible so that the scan can still be performed. If your bladder is not sufficiently full, this may delay or cause the scan to be rebooked.
In the Department
- On arrival at 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.
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 X-ray doctors). No results will be available at the time of your visit
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