.: upper abdominal ultrasound
What is an abdominal ultrasound?
An upper abdominal ultrasound scan assesses the structure of the organs of the upper abdomen, such as the liver, gallbladder and kidneys. A small hand-held transducer, which sends out sound waves, is moved across your abdomen after gel has been applied to the skin. Images are formed on a TV screen and pictures are taken of these.
How long will the examination take?
Your upper abdominal ultrasound will take about 30 minutes.
Preparation
Nothing to eat or drink for six hours prior to appointment. Please refrain from chewing gum or smoking. Please do not omit any medications you may be taking.
If you have insulin dependent diabetes and are concerned about fasting please notify the Nursing Staff at Fulford Radiology.
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.
- 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 xray doctors). No results will be available at the time of your visit.
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