buikultrasoon

Buikultrasoon is a medical imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to create real-time visualizations of the organs and structures within the abdomen, including the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, kidneys, spleen, and bowel. The examination is non-invasive and usually performed with the patient lying on an examination table while a gel is applied to the abdominal skin to facilitate transmission of the sound waves. A handheld transducer is moved over the abdomen to capture echoes that are converted into images by a computer.

The procedure can be ordered to evaluate abdominal pain, detect gallstones, assess organ size and structure, monitor known conditions, or guide interventional procedures. Preparation may include fasting to reduce intestinal gas and improve visualization of the gallbladder, and patients may be asked to drink fluids for certain pelvic or urinary assessments. The test is generally safe and does not involve ionizing radiation; however, image quality can be affected by excessive gas in the intestines or high body mass.

Limitations include reduced ability to visualize deep or obscured structures and operator dependence. In some cases, additional imaging such as computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging may be recommended for further evaluation. The technique has been in use since the mid-20th century and remains a common, first-line tool in abdominal imaging.

Related topics include ultrasonography and abdominal imaging.