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Ultrasound

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Ultrasound is an outpatient study used to obtain images of internal organs. It is performed by placing a sound transducer that produces echoes that are transformed into images depending on the organ that receives the echo; these images are interpreted by the specialist. It is indicated to diagnose alterations in the organs examined.

General recommendations

Preparation for the procedure is of vital importance for the correct preparation and performance of the examination requested of you. Remember that it is your treating physician, or the health team that cares for you, who knows your health status and recommends the performance of this examination (indication and relevance), not the Gastroclinic Institute as such.

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For technical-scientific reasons and for patient safety, we recommend that you prepare for the exam in the established manner. However, we also suggest that you consult your doctor beforehand , as he or she is the one who knows your health condition and can best advise you on the possibility of doing this preparation, in case you have any illness or are undergoing any treatment that cannot be interrupted for fasting.

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Recommendations according to the type of ultrasound to be performed

Total Abdominal Ultrasound

  • You must fast from solids up to 6 hours before the exam

  • You must have a full bladder (drink 4 glasses of STILL water before the procedure)

  • On the day of the exam, you can take all your regularly prescribed medications with water.

  • Submit previous results of abdominal ultrasound, CT or MRI.

Transabdominal ultrasound of the urinary tract (kidneys, bladder and prostate)

  • Full bladder (drink 4 glasses of still water before the procedure)

  • On the day of the exam, you can take all your regularly prescribed medications with water.

  • Submit previous results of abdominal ultrasound, CT or MRI.

Upper Abdominal Ultrasound and Liver, Pancreas, Biliary Tract and Gallbladder Ultrasound

  • You must fast from solids up to 6 hours before the exam

  • On the day of the exam, you can take all your regularly prescribed medications with water.

  • Submit previous results of abdominal ultrasound, CT or MRI.

Ultrasound of the Kidneys, Spleen, Aorta or Adrenals

  • You do not require preparation for the procedure.

Thyroid Ultrasound with 7 MHz or Higher Transducer

  • You do not require preparation for the procedure.

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