Definition The ultrasound examination of the abdomen, often referred to as Sono Abdomen, is a standard diagnostic procedure that can be helpful in a variety of situations. On the one hand, it is used to find the causes of various complaints and on the other hand, it can be indicated as a control examination in … Ultrasound of the abdomen (Sono Abdomen)
Ultrasound for cancer In many cancers, ultrasound examination of the abdomen is an important part of the diagnosis and aftercare. Many types of cancer often spread to the liver, so that the Sono Abdomen can determine or rule out whether or not metastases are present. On the one hand, this is relevant for the initial … Ultrasound for cancer | Ultrasound of the abdomen (Sono Abdomen)
EvaluationFindings The Sono Abdomen, like any ultrasound procedure, provides real-time imaging, which means that the examiner can see images of the region under examination while the examination is still in progress. Therefore, the evaluation already starts with the examination itself. For example, the size of an organ can be measured directly or an inflammatory change … EvaluationFindings | Ultrasound of the abdomen (Sono Abdomen)
Problem overweight In order to be able to perform an ultrasound examination of the abdomen, it is not a prerequisite that the patient is fasting. However, no large meals should be taken before the examination. In particular, foods that swell considerably, such as cabbage or beans, should be avoided on the day of the examination. … Problem overweight | Ultrasound of the abdomen (Sono Abdomen)