Comparison of transducer ultrasound and abdominal wall ultrasound

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The article is expertly consulted by Master, Doctor Luu Thi Bich Ngoc - Doctor of Radiology - Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital. The doctor has 06 years of experience in the field of diagnostic imaging.
Transducer ultrasound and abdominal wall ultrasound are two techniques that help to accurately diagnose gynecological diseases. The two methods have different advantages and disadvantages.

1. What is transducer ultrasound?

Transducer ultrasound is a method that uses a specialized transducer to perform pelvic ultrasound. This instrument uses high-frequency ultrasound waves and is inserted into the vagina. As a result, the obtained ultrasound images will allow accurate and complete diagnosis of some pelvic pathologies. From there, it helps specialized doctors in detecting and diagnosing many gynecological diseases from mild to dangerous such as: gynecological infections, blocked fallopian tubes, ovarian cysts, cervical cancer, etc. Transducer ultrasound allows measuring the dominant follicle size from which to evaluate ovulation, transducer ultrasound will measure the thickness of the uterine lining, thereby detecting some pathologies such as endometriosis. endometrium or some abnormality of the uterine lining.
Pregnant women are assigned transducer ultrasound to detect early pregnancy or pregnancy in the wrong position (ectopic pregnancy). The ultrasound results will help prevent unfortunate cases that may happen to the pregnant mother and fetus such as: ectopic pregnancy ruptures causing abdominal infection, fallopian tube rupture, ... At the same time, the doctor Specialists can monitor fetal development, fetal heart rate through this technique.
Transducer ultrasound is safe technique. Many women as well as pregnant mothers worry whether this method is dangerous or harmful to the fetus. In fact, this method is performed by seasoned doctors, specialized in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. During the ultrasound, the patient feels only slight discomfort, but no pain.
Moreover, this device only moves in the vaginal area, not to the cervix, so it will not affect the fetus. Therefore, mothers can completely rest assured to carry out this method.

2. When should transducer ultrasound be performed?

When women appear one of the following abnormal symptoms, they should see a doctor and request a transducer ultrasound:
Pelvic examination and examination Abnormal pelvic pain Periodic gynecological health examination to detect Patients who want to monitor diseases such as: ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, uterine polyps.... Monitor fetal heart rate and assess early fetal development . Abnormal vaginal bleeding.

3. Notes on transducer ultrasound

Transducer ultrasound is a simple and quick procedure. Therefore, there will not be too many caveats when doing it. Women should adhere to the specialist's orders. In some cases, the doctor may ask the patient to inflate the bladder. At that time, you can drink plenty of water 30 minutes to an hour before the procedure.

4. What is abdominal wall ultrasound?

Abdominal wall ultrasound is an imaging method that brings many benefits in the process of detecting diseases of the body's internal organs such as liver, pancreas and gynecological diseases. This method is evaluated as safe and does not cause harm to the patient when using a transducer that emits ultrasound waves to give quick and accurate images.

5. When should abdominal ultrasound?

The method is indicated for implementation in cases such as:
Patients with liver diseases: cirrhosis, hepatitis, liver tumors from benign to malignant, abscess,... Patients with gallstone disease , cholecystitis , necrosis - gallbladder abscess Abnormalities of the gastrointestinal tract such as: appendicitis, diverticulitis, intussusception in both children and adults, inflammation of the small intestine,... Glandular diseases Pancreatitis, urinary system: pancreatitis, pancreatic tumor, kidney stone or kidney tumor, prostate enlargement, ... also indicated abdominal ultrasound. Women with gynecological diseases such as cysts, fibroids, cancer Experts recommend that everyone should have an abdominal ultrasound once a year. Because the method will help you detect many potential diseases.

6. Some notes on abdominal ultrasound

Here are some notes that the examiner should pay attention to during the abdominal ultrasound:
Fasting before the ultrasound The bladder should be filled by drinking plenty of water 30 minutes before the abdominal ultrasound. Perform ultrasound at reputable and quality hospitals and medical facilities to ensure the effectiveness and safety of the procedure.

7. Compare transducer ultrasound and abdominal wall ultrasound

Transducer ultrasound and abdominal wall ultrasound are both safe and effective imaging techniques for pathological diagnosis. However, according to many experts, transducer ultrasound has many outstanding advantages, because:
Transducer ultrasound technique can provide clear image results of the uterus and appendages. Abdominal cavity will be limited for overweight and obese people, transducer ultrasound can still give clear images. Patients may have to hold in urine during abdominal ultrasound, but when transducer ultrasound, they will not have to hold urine. From there, the patient will feel more comfortable. This method allows to evaluate the development of ovarian follicles, the thickness of the endometrium. Diagnosis and finding out the cause of malignant ovarian and uterine tumors. In order to help customers detect and treat gynecological diseases early, Vinmec International Hospital has a basic gynecological examination and screening package, helping customers detect early infectious diseases and help treat easy, inexpensive. Screening detects gynecological cancer (cervical cancer) early even when there are no symptoms.
Basic gynecological examination and screening package for female customers, has no age limit and may have the following symptoms:
Abnormal vaginal bleeding Having menstrual problems: irregular menstrual cycle, irregular menstrual cycle Irregular vaginal discharge (smell, different color) Vaginal pain and itching Female clients have several risk factors such as poor personal hygiene, Unsafe sex, abortion,... Female customers have other symptoms such as: Abnormal vaginal discharge, itching, pain in the intimate area, abnormal vaginal bleeding.

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