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Abdominal ultrasound

is used for assessing the liver, the gallbladder, the biliary tract, the pancreas, the spleen, the kidneys, the adrenal glands, the bladder, the aorta and large blood vessels as well as the retroperitoneal space. The examination also serves to monitor the treatment of abdominal cancers and detect metastases.

It assesses the size and structures of abdominal organs and helps to detect any abnormalities. The examination is indicated in the following cases:
 

• increased abdominal perimeter (if not related to excessive intake of food);
• abdominal pain
• colicky abdominal pain;
• weight loss (if not induced by dieting);
• vomiting;
• diarrhoea;
• suspicion of calculosis (biliary or renal);
• yellowish skin;
• retention of stool and urine;
• changes which can be felt upon palpation.

An ultrasound examination

is an imaging method that uses ultrasound waves. This technology is based on the phenomenon of ultrasound wave reflection from the structures of internal organs.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which organs are assessed in abdominal ultrasound?
   The examination includes ultrasound of the liver, pancreas, kidneys and adrenal glands, spleen, gallbladder, uterus and ovaries, as well as prostate ultrasound for men.

2. How long does an abdominal ultrasound take?
   The examination lasts approximately 15-20 minutes.

3. Do I need to fast before an abdominal ultrasound?
   Yes, it is recommended not to eat for at least 6 hours before the examination.

4. Do I need to drink water before an abdominal ultrasound?
   Yes, for the assessment of pelvic organs (urinary bladder, female reproductive organs, prostate in men), you should drink 1-2 liters of water and avoid urinating before the examination. If the examination primarily concerns the digestive system (liver, pancreas, or intestines), drinking large amounts of water is not necessary.