Echography/ Ultrasound
Echography is a painless and non-invasive imaging technique using ultrasound. The images produced are viewed in real-time and allow the different organs as well as the vessels and the speed of blood flow inside a vein or artery to be assessed (Doppler-echography). A gel is applied between the skin and the probe to prevent air from interrupting the transmission of the ultrasound waves.
Allow between 30 to 45 minutes
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- For any upper abdomen examinations, please come on an empty stomach.
- For examinations of the whole abdomen, it is necessary to come on an empty stomach and have a full bladder. The amount of water to drink to have a full bladder varies from person to person. It is recommended to drink between 5dl and 1l one hour before the examination and pass water.
- For this imaging modality, the part of the body to be examined must be completely uncovered (pay attention to girdles, compression stockings, cast, splints, tape, etc.)
Diabetic patients:
On the day of the examination, in case it is necessary to be on an empty stomach: ask your doctor how to manage your treatment, in particular insulin, so as not to have hypoglycaemia.
- The examination request from your doctor
- Your insurance card or accident report
Our medical staff will accompany you throughout your stay in our center.
You will be installed on an examination bed and a gel will be applied to the skin to allow the transmission of ultrasound. The radiologist will tell you the position(s) to take according to the examination that has been prescribed for you: An ultrasound examination does not hurt.