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Ultrasound is a common diagnostic test that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images (sonograms) of organs, tissues or blood flow inside the body. 

Our service

At Highgate Hospital we have a dedicated ultrasound facility providing state-of-the-art equipment and a speedy and personal service to patients requiring ultrasound investigations. 

Antenatal

• confirmation of pregnancy
• to assess dates and viability
• possible miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy
• baby growth measuring
• fetal wellbeing and anomaly scans
• nuchal fold screening for Down’s Sydrome.

Gynaecological

• pelvic pain
• heavy, irregular or no periods
• cancer screening
• fertility investigations.

Abdominal investigations

• gall stones/gall bladder
• pancreas, liver and kidneys
• abdominal pain
• urinary problems
• cysts, tumours and infections
• testicular examinations.

Other

• orthopaedic and trauma
• sports injuries
• breast
• vascular scans to detect DVT
• scanning of the carotid artery
• scanning of the thyroid.

Your ultrasound

Ultrasound scans take between 15-30 minutes.  You may need to remove some of your clothes, depending on the part of your body being scanned.  You will be asked to lie down on a couch.  Some cold gel will be applied to your body to enable the probe to pass easily over your skin.  The images will appear on a computer screen. 

Your results

Images and CDs of scans are provided to all patients, and the results will usually be sent to the doctor or consultant who referred you for the ultrasound.