High-resolution ultrasound scanning uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of the inside of the body. A handheld probe that produces sound waves that penetrate body structures and creates images, which the doctor uses to visualise the internal organs, vessels and soft tissues of the body.
Ultrasound images are captured in real-time and can show the structure and movement of the body’s internal organs, as well as blood flowing through blood vessels.
High-resolution ultrasound is used to perform detailed examinations of the head and neck, thyroid gland, testes, prostate gland, breast and female pelvic organs.
It is also used to examine the tendons, muscles and soft tissues of the major joints, and in procedures to guide the administration of steroid injections into joints and surrounding soft tissues. Additionally, it is used to provide guidance for biopsy, aspiration and drainage procedures.
Services & Procedures Offered
Our Special Diagnostics Department is equipped with a general ultrasound system with an extensive selection of probes, allowing for a full range of general and specialised ultrasound procedures. All ultrasound examinations are carried out by consultant urologists, surgeons, other medical specialists or trained technicians.
A high-resolution ultrasound is a quick and painless procedure that does not emit radiation. Patients may be asked to undress and put on a hospital gown, depending on the area of the body being examined. It is common for the ultrasound room to be dimmed to provide optimal viewing conditions on the monitor. Gel is applied on the skin, and a handheld probe is gently moved over the area to view the relevant organs from different angles. The ultrasound can take between 10 and 30 minutes, depending on the type of scan.
The different types of high-resolution ultrasound scans offered include:
- Testicular ultrasound
- Kidney and bladder scans
- Scans of the soft tissue
- Interventional procedures
