Ultrasound
Article on ultrasound Ultrasound Ultrasound, also called sonography, is a medical imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to create pictures of organs, tissues, and other structures inside the body. Unlike X-rays and CT scans, ultrasound does not use ionizing radiation. How Ultrasound Works During an ultrasound examination, a healthcare professional places a device called a transducer or probe on the skin, usually with a special gel. The probe sends sound waves into the body. These waves reflect from different tissues and organs, and a computer converts the returning echoes into images displayed on a screen. Uses of Ultrasound Ultrasound can be used to examine many parts of the body, including: Abdomen and organs such as the liver and gallbladder Kidneys and urinary system Heart and blood vessels Thyroid gland Breast tissue Muscles and soft tissues Reproductive organs Developing fetus during pregnancy Doppler ultrasound can also show the movement and direction...