Ultrasound (sonography)
Ultrasound is used to visualise the inside of the body. Our extensive range of ultrasound examinations is particularly useful for assessing abdominal organs, the throat (including the thyroid gland), blood vessels and women’s breasts. Images are generated using sound waves (ultrasound). These sound waves are not audible to the human ear and are absolutely harmless to the organism.
Doppler sonography is used to examine blood vessels. This unique form of sonography is particularly useful for diagnosing vascular constrictions. It serves to measure the speed at which blood flows. Measured parameters can be displayed as colours or sounds. It assesses the flow of blood within vessels and identifies arterial circulatory disorders or deep vein thrombosis in the legs, for example.
Examination
Preparation
- For the examination of the upper abdomen (gall bladder/liver) it is important that you attend the examination with an empty stomach (do not eat or drink anything for 4 hours before the examination, except still water and unsweetened tea).
- When examining the lower abdomen, urinary tract, bladder or prostate, it is important that you attend the examination with a full bladder.
What to bring along
- Health insurance card
Procedure
The area to be examined must be exposed. A gel is then applied to the skin or the transducer. This creates an optimal contact between the device and the skin. The ultrasound examination takes about 15 to 20 minutes.
After the examination
No particular actions are required.