Kidney Ultrasound

Kidney ultrasound also called a renal ultrasound, is a noninvasive exam that uses ultrasound waves to produce images of your kidneys.

Ultrasonography of the kidneys is essential in the diagnosis and management of kidney-related diseases. The kidneys are easily examined, and most pathological changes in the kidneys are distinguishable with ultrasound.  

Which ultrasound is best for kidney diagnosis?

In the adult patient, a curved array transducer with center frequencies of 3–6 MHz SIFULTRAS-5.21 is used, while the pediatric patient should be examined with a linear array transducer with higher center frequencies. Artifacts of the lowest ribs always shadow the upper poles of the kidneys. 

A Renal sonography may be used to assess the size, location, and shape of the kidneys and related structures, such as the ureters and bladder. Ultrasound may also be used to assess blood flow to the kidneys.

Ultrasonography can detect cysts, tumors, abscesses, obstructions, fluid collection, and infection within or around the kidneys. Calculi (stones) of the kidneys and ureters may be detected by ultrasound.

A Renal ultrasound may also be performed to assist in placement of needles used to biopsy (obtain a tissue sample) the kidneys , to drain fluid from a cyst or abscess, or to place a drainage tube. This procedure may also be used to determine blood flow to the kidneys through the renal arteries and veins.

Kidney ultrasound may be used after a kidney transplant to evaluate the transplanted kidney.

Renal ultrasound is done by a urologist, nephrologist, radiologist or gynecologist ..

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