Kidneys/Bladder and Upper Abdomen

Price:

(£149)

Total appointment length:

30 minutes.

Common reasons for scan?

Right sided/upper abdominal pain, jaundice, abnormal liver function test results, upper abdominal mass, gall bladder polyps/stones/disease, persistent bloating/abdominal distension, incomplete emptying of the bladder, frequent urinary tract infections.

What will be checked?

The following structures can be examined: Liver, abdominal aorta, common bile duct, pancreas, spleen, kidneys, and urinary bladder. Pre-micturition and post-micturition bladder volumes will also be recorded. Please note, certain factors, such as a person's body shape/BMI or overlying bowel gas, can make some structures difficult to see e.g., the presence of bowel gas may prevent part of the pancreas being seen.

Preparation?

Do not eat anything for 6 hours before the examination. Drinking water is fine, but no coffee/tea, with milk in it.

A full bladder is also needed for the scan. Please finish drinking one pint of water, one hour before your appointment time.

Report:

You will be given a printed copy and/or emailed an electronic copy of the ultrasound scan report.

Images from the scan:

Images from the scan can be purchased at the reception desk. Please note: Due to various guidelines stated by the Society of Radiographers (Recording of Images and Clinical Discussions, SOR, 2019), photographs cannot be taken during the examination room at Dragon Ultrasound.

More questions?

Look at the  “Frequently Asked Questions” tab at the top of the page, email us, or give us a call on: 01443 224397.