Abdominal Ultrasound
Alternate Names : Abdominal Sonogram, Ultrasound - Abdomen
Definition
Abdominal ultrasound is an imaging procedure used to examine the internal organs of the abdomen including the liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, and kidneys. The blood vessels to some of these organs can also be evaluated with the use of ultrasound techniques.
The ultrasound machine sends out high-frequency sound waves that reflect off body structures to create a picture. Unlike with X-rays, there is no ionizing radiation exposure with this test.
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