THE ULTRASOUND EXAMINATION IN MILAN

AN IMPORTANT COST-EFFECTIVE SURVEY TOOL

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what it's for

 

 

Gynecologic (Pelvic) Ultrasound is a useful diagnostic tool to be associated with the gynecologic examination. It is an ultrasound examination to evaluate the uterus and ovaries in nonpregnant women. It allows visualizing the pelvic organs (uterus, tubes, ovaries, bladder) and detecting the possible presence of uterine pathologies (such as morphologic malformations, endometrial thickening, endometrial polyps, uterine myomas-fibromas, uterine leiomyomas-position of an iud) or ovarian cysts and tubal abnormalities (sactosalpingi) and other pathologies such as effusions in the pelvic cavity, endometriotic lesions.

The purpose of gynecologic ultrasonography is, therefore, to study the morphology of all organs in the lower abdominal area (bladder, uterus, and ovaries). In particular, the main function of gynecologic ultrasonography is to detect abnormal masses of the female genital system. Such finding makes possible a timely diagnosis that can follow up with effective therapy in counteracting any pathology observed during the examination.

It takes advantage of the properties of ultrasound (high-frequency sound waves) to collect images of the internal organs and structures in the lower abdominal area (uterus, vagina, fallopian tubes, cervix, ovaries, and bladder).


In women, in particular, the examination provides insight into the causes of the following manifestations or conditions:

  •  Infertility or abnormal bleeding;
  •  pelvic pain;
  • amenorrhea;
  • benign and malignant tumors of the ovaries and uterus;
  • presence of fluid or masses in the endometrium or myometrium (uterine muscle tissue)
  • changes in the fallopian tubes;
  • location of an intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD, IUD)
  • endometrium

 

 

HOW IT IS DONE

 

Free of contraindications, it can be performed by two techniques:

  • TRANSADDOMINAL, placing a probe on the woman's abdomino-pelvic wall (i.e., belly). The suprapubic (external) procedure involves the physician sliding the ultrasound probe directly over the skin, after applying a thick, transparent gel. It should be performed when the bladder is full, so it is necessary for the bladder to be full to allow for a more accurate assessment of the clinical picture. It is important not to urinate but to drink about half a liter of water at least one to two hours before the gynecological ultrasound. This is the only ultrasound modality in the virgin patient.


  • TRANSVAGINAL involves the introduction of the probe into the vagina. The procedure causes limited discomfort, similar to that of a gynecological examination, has greater diagnostic accuracy, being inserted into the space between the cervix of the uterus and the vagina, in contact with the internal organs.


It is the physician who prescribes or performs the examination who suggests the most appropriate approach for each patient.




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  • Medical office located at 63 Castellini street, Melegnano center staircase f, 9 floor, 3 elevators present, access for people with disabilities
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