- Confirmation of a viable pregnancy and assessment of progress during the same.
- Detection of developmental/ structural abnormalities in the fetus
- Diagnosis of gallbladder disease/ obstruction
- Evaluation of blood flow in blood vessels
- Assessment of the thyroid gland in your neck
- Evaluation of the heart and diagnosis of cardiac problems
- Revealing the presence of infection in a specific area of the body
- Determination of abnormal structures/ growth in a particular area
Example: Cysts, abnormal growth, tumor etc. - Revealing abnormalities in the reproductive organs
In some cases, certain invasive procedures can be performed under ultrasound guidance. For example, if there is a large fluid collection within the kidney, it can be drained through a small puncture made through the skin.
A majority of the ultrasound examinations are non invasive. However, in some cases, the ultrasound transducer may be inserted into an existing/natural opening in your body to get additional information.
Transrectal ultrasound:
The transducer is inserted into a man's rectum to view the prostate.
Transvaginal ultrasound:
The transducer is inserted into a woman's vagina to view the uterus and ovaries.
Transesophageal echocardiogram:
The transducer is inserted in your esophagus to obtain images of the heart.
