Ultrasound

Diagnostic ultrasound, which is sometimes called sonography, uses high frequency sound waves and a computer to create images. In addition to the traditional use to assess fetal development during pregnancy, ultrasound is used to examine many parts of the body, including the gallbladder, liver, spleen, kidneys, pancreas, uterus, ovaries, prostate, testicles and breasts. Vascular ultrasound can also look at and listen to the blood flow within arteries and veins in the neck, abdomen and legs.

Preparing for an Ultrasound.