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An ultrasound scan uses high frequency sound waves to produce images of the interior of the human body. These images are displayed on a monitor and can then be stored electronically.
During your scan a probe is passed over an area of your body. The sound waves bounce off internal organs and are passed back through the probe to a computer. The computer turns these sound waves into images that are displayed on a monitor.
The sonographer will explain the procedure for your examination. If you have to undress for the procedure, you will be shown to a private cubicle to put on a clean gown and dressing gown.
You will be seen by a radiologist or a sonographer depending upon the type of investigation you are having.
After receiving your referral, we will contact you to arrange a suitable time and date for your scan.
Following the scheduling of your appointment, you will need to attend one of our clinics in Leeds or Sheffield for your scan.
After you have attended your appointment, a consultant will prepare a written report. This will be sent to your referring clinician 48 hours after your appointment.
If you require a copy of your report/images after discussion with your referrer, please contact us, and we can arrange this.
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If you are paying for your procedure or treatment with medical insurance, you will need to liaise closely with the insurance provider throughout the process.
Before attending your first appointment, you should contact your insurance company to check that that your condition is covered for all stages of treatments.
You will need to visit your GP and ask them to refer you to The LivingCare Group at Thorpe Park Clinic for a private procedure. Your GP will write a letter of referral and then either you or your GP can contact us to arrange your first appointment.
Some preparation may be required. If your pelvis, kidney or bladder are tobe scanned, you may be required to ensure that your bladder is full before the examination can begin. For some examinations such as the gall bladder and pancreas, you may be required to fast for a specified number of hours. Is so, this will be explained in the accompanying appointment letter.
You should tell the clinic in advance if you have had a similar ultrasound recently. If you are diabetic please bring some food and your medication with you on the day of the scan.
Sonographers (radiographers) or radiologists (doctors) who have specialized training in the technique of ultrasound. They carry out a great number of these examinations and will provide a descriptive of their findings to your doctor.
You will be taken into a room where you will be asked to lie down on a couch and a gel will be applied to your skin over the area which will be scanned, for the example, the abdomen. The gel allows the sensor to slide easily over the skin and helps to produce clearer images. You may be asked to take deep breaths and to hold your breath for a few moments.
For a scan of the bladder, the bladder may occassionally not be full enough for examination and you may be asked to drink more fluid. The radiologist/sonographer will slowly move the sensor over your skin while viewing the images on the screen. Records of selected images will be made so that they can be viewed later.
Upon completion, the gel will be wiped off and you will be free to get dressed. Ultrasound itself does not produce discomfort and apart from the sensor on your skin you will not feel anything. If a full bladder is required there may be some associated discomfort. If pressure has to be applied to the skin surface over an imflammed organ, e.g. the gallbladder, to check what is causing the pain, this may temporarily increase the amount of pain coming from that organ.
The process of carrying out a scan usually takes about 20-30 minutes Your total time in the department is usually 30-40 minutes. You may eat and drink as normal afterwards.
The scan will be examined after your visit and a written report on the findings sent to your referring doctor.
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