Ultrasound
September 30, 2016Ultrasound uses sound waves and a computer to generate focused images of the body. It does not use x-rays, a form of ionizing radiation, to acquire the images. Thus it is safer for the patient and non-invasive. Ultrasound exams are available on an inpatient and outpatient basis.
Ultrasound is frequently used to evaluate the abdomen, including:
- Liver disease
- Splenic masses
- Gastrointestinal tract – e.g. Foreign body obstruction, tumors
- Urinary bladder – e.g. Stones
- Kidney disease
Ultrasound can also be used to evaluate other parts of the body including the chest, tendons, and salivary glands, and to guide biopsies or needle aspirates.
Dr. Tonya Tromblee Performing an Ultrasound on a patient at Mass Vet