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This test provides a picture of soft tissue organs.
Generally it is an exam that includes the liver, gallbladder, pancreas,
bile ducts, spleen and a limited view of the kidneys. The scan is safe
and painless; there is no radiation involved.
When you were referred by your physician for a radiological exam, you
may have been told about certain instructions to be done prior to the
exam, or when you were scheduling your appointment, the scheduler should
have informed you about the preparations that should be done prior to
your exam. If you did not or if you want a recheck, you can refer to the
information listed below.
Keep in
mind that you may have been given some additional or different
instructions, based on your own particular circumstances. If you have
any questions, please call our hotline 16171 or (202) 3336-3310 (Mohandeseen),
(202) 2417 5556 (Heliopolis) or (202) 2528 4888 (Maadi) to speak with a
radiologist if you have any questions. It is best to call between 10
a.m. and 10 p.m., Saturday through Thursday.
Instructions
You may not have any
carbonated drinks or foods containing fat at least eight hours prior to
the exam. Acceptable food items include juice, water and coffee or tea
without milk.
Medications can be taken prior to the exam. If you take insulin, you
must consult with your physician prior to the exam.
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The procedure usually
takes approximately 45 minutes. Test times may vary due to specific
physician requests.
After you are in the ultrasound examination room, you will be asked to
change into a gown and provide a brief medical history. You will then be
placed on a stretcher. In order to obtain quality images, we will need
to place a water-based gel on your abdomen. A plastic device called a
transducer will be placed over the abdominal area and moved back and
fourth to obtain the images necessary to answer your physician's
questions.
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After the exam
you can resume your normal activities.
Results of your
exams will be discussed with you by your doctor.
Please call our hotline
16171 or (202) 3336-3310 (Mohandeseen), (202) 2417 5556 (Heliopolis) or
(202) 2528 4888 (Maadi) to speak with a radiologist if you have any
questions. It is best to call between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m., Saturday
through Thursday.
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