Understanding Pelvic Ultrasound Machines

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009

Understanding Pelvic Ultrasound Machines A pelvic ultrasound machine makes use of sound waves to create a picture of structures and organs found in the pelvis or lower belly. The procedure views the ovaries, bladder, cervix, uterus and fallopian tubes of female patients or the seminal vesicles, prostate gland and bladder of male patients. There are [...]

Learning More About Prostate Ultrasound Machines

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009

Learning More About Prostate Ultrasound Machines Ultrasound machines use the very same principles that bats and ships use. Once sound vibrations hit objects, echoes return, which are then measured to determine the distance, size, shape and consistency of objects. The test will also show if the object is fluid-filled, solid or both. During prostate ultrasound, [...]