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| Radiology Department: Ultrasound |
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Ultrasound imaging, also known as sonography, uses sound waves to produce images of organs, vessels and tissues in the body. The procedure has many applications, including: evaluating blood flow within the heart, detecting breast cysts or gallstones, assessing the health of unborn babies, and examining the prostate, uterus, liver, kidneys, pancreas, colon and urinary bladder. During an ultrasound exam, inaudible sound waves create “echoes” as they bounce off organs and tissue, and these echoes are then converted into an image on a computer screen. It is a safe, effective form of imaging.
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