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Re: A question about ultrasoundsFrom: D. Ashley Hill, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)Wed, 20 Jun 2001 16:52:32 -0500 (CDT)
At Wed, 20 Jun 2001, Kristy wrote: > >Hi everyone,
But before I ask isn't a
>transvaginal x-ray the same as a transvaginal sonogram? To my knowledge there is no such thing as a transvaginal x-ray.
>If it is here's my question. What is the difference Yes, and no. A pelvic sonogram simply means the doctor is looking at the pelvic organs (uterus, ovaries, tubes, etc). A pelvic sonogram can be done vaginally or abdominally. A transvaginal sonogram and transabdominal sonogram are very different. You have to take your clothes off for the former, since the probe goes in the vagina, whereas for the latter the probe goes on the abdomen, around the belly button. Generally speaking, vaginal probes are best for looking at the female organs, while abdominal probes are best for kidneys, ureters, gallbladder, pancreas, and liver. We don't require a full bladder for transvaginal sonograms. Finally, a sonogram and an ultrasound are the same thing. Good question. Hope my answer was useful. DAH
-- D. Ashley Hill, MD Associate Director Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Florida Hospital Family Practice Residency Orlando, Florida
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