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Ultrasonography

Ultrasonography, also known as ultrasound, is a non-invasive medical imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the inside of the body. It is commonly used to visualize organs, tissues, and blood vessels, and is widely used in the fields of obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology, gastroenterology, and musculoskeletal imaging
During an ultrasound exam, a small handheld device called a transducer is placed on the skin over the area of interest. The transducer emits high-frequency sound waves that bounce off internal structures and are then detected by the transducer. The returning sound waves are analyzed by a computer to create real-time images of the area being examined.
Ultrasonography is safe, non-invasive, and does not use ionizing radiation, making it an ideal imaging modality for use during pregnancy and in pediatric patients. It is also commonly used to guide minimally invasive procedures such as biopsies and fluid drainage.
Some common uses of ultrasonography include:

* Obstetrics and gynecology: to evaluate the health and development of a fetus during pregnancy, and to diagnose conditions such as ovarian cysts and uterine fibroids.
* Cardiology: to visualize the heart and its blood vessels, to evaluate blood flow, and to assess heart function.
* Cardiology: to visualize the heart and its blood vessels, to evaluate blood flow, and to assess heart function.
* Gastroenterology: to visualize the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and other abdominal organs, and to diagnose conditions such as gallstones and liver disease.
* Musculoskeletal imaging: to visualize tendons, ligaments, muscles, and bones, and to diagnose conditions such as joint inflammation and fractures.