Abdominal ultrasound

Abdominal ultrasound is a simple, painless and very effective examination. Its purpose is to visualise the organs of the abdomen, namely the liver, gallbladder, kidneys, pancreas, spleen and aorta. Using an ultrasound beam, it creates diagnostic images of the various soft tissues.

It is good to know that this examination does not use X-rays like any other ultrasound. Its purpose is to :

diagnose a disease (search for tumors and infections, exploration of an inflammatory syndrome)

monitor the evolution of a pathology (cancer surveillance)

A medical prescription is required to carry out this examination.

If you have a prescription for an ultrasound that is not mentioned, please contact us

lie down comfortably on the examination table so that the technologist can apply a warm gel to the area to be observed.

Exam preparation (for adults)

Fasting for ultrasound examinations of the abdomen and pelvis, as well as for the Doppler study of the intra-abdominal vessels and in particular of the renal arteries.

To ensure the success of your abdominal ultrasound, please adhere to the following guidelines:

Do not eat any solid or liquid food after midnight. However, you can take your medication with a minimum of water.

Do not chew gum which will cause you to swallow air and thus degrade the quality of the examination.

Fast for 4 to 6 hours before the exam. However, you can take your medication with a minimum of water.

Do not eat fatty foods in the morning (muffins, eggs, cheese, sausage, bacon, peanut butter or other nuts, butter or margarine). You can eat, for example, a portion of oatmeal with fruit, bread with jam, or any other equivalent food if you ever have gluten intolerance.

Do not chew gum which will cause you to swallow air and thus degrade the quality of the examination.

Newborn to 2 years old: 4 hours on an empty stomach.

From 3 to 13 years old: 4 to 6 hours on an empty stomach.

14 years and over: consult the preparation section for the exam for adults

Esch-sur-Azlette

11 rue Helen Buchholtz L-4048

Online appointment

+352 20 33 11 51

Opening hours

Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday :
9:00AM - 7:00PM
Saturday :
10:00AM - 6:00PM

Abdominal ultrasound

Abdominal ultrasound is a simple, painless and very effective examination. Its purpose is to visualise the organs of the abdomen, namely the liver, gallbladder, kidneys, pancreas, spleen and aorta. Using an ultrasound beam, it creates diagnostic images of the various soft tissues.

Why is an abdominal ultrasound prescribed?

diagnose a disease (search for tumors and infections, exploration of an inflammatory syndrome)

monitor the evolution of a pathology (cancer surveillance)

The course of the examination

lie down comfortably on the examination table so that the technologist can apply a warm gel to the area to be observed.

Exam preparation (for adults)

Fasting for ultrasound examinations of the abdomen and pelvis, as well as for the Doppler study of the intra-abdominal vessels and in particular of the renal arteries.

If your exam takes place in the morning

Do not eat any solid or liquid food after midnight. However, you can take your medication with a minimum of water.

Do not chew gum which will cause you to swallow air and thus degrade the quality of the examination.

If your exam takes place after 1 p.m.

Fast for 4 to 6 hours before the exam. However, you can take your medication with a minimum of water.

Do not eat fatty foods in the morning (muffins, eggs, cheese, sausage, bacon, peanut butter or other nuts, butter or margarine). You can eat, for example, a portion of oatmeal with fruit, bread with jam, or any other equivalent food if you ever have gluten intolerance.

Do not chew gum which will cause you to swallow air and thus degrade the quality of the examination.

Preparation for the exam (for children)

Newborn to 2 years old: 4 hours on an empty stomach.

From 3 to 13 years old: 4 to 6 hours on an empty stomach.

14 years and over: consult the preparation section for the exam for adults

Make an appointment now

Esch-sur-Azlette

11 rue Helen Buchholtz L-4048

Online appointment

+352 20 33 11 51

Opening hours