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Renal Ultrasound Renal Ultrasound Basic Principles of Ultrasound Examination
Renal Ultrasound Renal Ultrasound Basic Principles of Ultrasound Examination
Renal Ultrasound Renal Ultrasound Basic Principles of Ultrasound Examination
RENAL ULTRASOUND
High frequency ultrasonic sound waves are sent through a transducer to the organs from a site where the
transducer is placed on skin. The sound waves bounce off tissues like echoes and return to the
transducer. The transducer coverts them into an electronic picture.
Different types of tissue affect the speed at which sound waves travel. Resistance to sound transmission
varies with the nature of tissue. Fluid transmits sound with no resistance. No echoes are returned. That is
why fluid is anechoic and appears dark. The sound is transmitted freely beyond fluid, posterior
enhancement.
Pus is complex fluid and will produce low level echoes due to high protein content and tissue debris.
Sound does not travel well through air and that is the reason US examination is not optimal in abdominal
examination. It is suitable for pelvic structure evaluation, where bowel can be displaced by filling bladder
with urine. This is achieved by asking the patient to drink a large amount of water before the procedure.
US is directed through fluid filled bladder to evaluate pelvic structures. Transvaginal US is also a method
that allows visualization of pelvic structures without bowel interference and no need for filling bladder.
Bone does not transmit sound waves. Thus, US it is not suitable for evaluation of adult head. It is useful in
children before the fontanelles are closed.
Calcified tissues do not transmit sound waves and are highly echogenic and appear white. Since they do
not transmit sound there will be shadows posterior to the lesion (acoustic shadows).
Fat and hair are echogenic and appear white but are not associated with acoustic shadows.
US is a non-invasive procedure useful in distinguishing the etiology for renal failure. It is critical for ruling
out obstruction. When procedures requiring contrast like IVP and CT cannot be done, US of kidneys is
very helpful.
Blood flow to kidneys can also be evaluated with doppler US. Flowing blood appears an echoic and dark.
Vessels can be recognized in that fashion. With doppler, sound waves become audible based on the
velocity of blood flow.
Right kidney can be evaluated through the liver. Left kidney is imaged in decubitus position. If
unsuccessful, it is examined from back. If the spleen is enlarged it can be used as a window. These
options avoid interference from bowel gas.
Normal Kidney
Normal Kidney
Hydronephrosis
High frequency ultrasonic sound waves are sent through a transducer to the organs from a site
where the transducer is placed on skin. TRENAL ULTRASOUND
High frequency ultrasonic sound waves are sent through a transducer to the organs from a site where the
transducer is placed on skin. The sound waves bounce off tissues like echoes and return to the
transducer. The transducer coverts them into an electronic picture.
Different types of tissue affect the speed at which sound waves travel. Resistance to sound transmission
varies with the nature of tissue. Fluid transmits sound with no resistance. No echoes are returned. That is
why fluid is anechoic and appears dark. The sound is transmitted freely beyond fluid, posterior
enhancement.
Pus is complex fluid and will produce low level echoes due to high protein content and tissue debris.
Sound does not travel well through air and that is the reason US examination is not optimal in abdominal
examination. It is suitable for pelvic structure evaluation, where bowel can be displaced by filling bladder
with urine. This is achieved by asking the patient to drink a large amount of water before the procedure.
US is directed through fluid filled bladder to evaluate pelvic structures. Transvaginal US is also a method
that allows visualization of pelvic structures without bowel interference and no need for filling bladder.
Bone does not transmit sound waves. Thus, US it is not suitable for evaluation of adult head. It is useful in
children before the fontanelles are closed.
Calcified tissues do not transmit sound waves and are highly echogenic and appear white. Since they do
not transmit sound there will be shadows posterior to the lesion (acoustic shadows).
Fat and hair are echogenic and appear white but are not associated with acoustic shadows.
US is a non-invasive procedure useful in distinguishing the etiology for renal failure. It is critical for ruling
out obstruction. When procedures requiring contrast like IVP and CT cannot be done, US of kidneys is
very helpful.
Blood flow to kidneys can also be evaluated with doppler US. Flowing blood appears an echoic and dark.
Vessels can be recognized in that fashion. With doppler, sound waves become audible based on the
velocity of blood flow.
Right kidney can be evaluated through the liver. Left kidney is imaged in decubitus position. If
unsuccessful, it is examined from back. If the spleen is enlarged it can be used as a window. These
options avoid interference from bowel gas.
Normal Kidney
Normal Kidney
Hydronephrosis
Different types of tissue affect the speed at which sound waves travel. Resistance to sound transmission
varies with the nature of tissue. Fluid transmits sound with no resistance. No echoes are returned. That is
why fluid is anechoic and appears dark. The sound is transmitted freely beyond fluid, posterior
enhancement.
Pus is complex fluid and will produce low level echoes due to high protein content and tissue debris.
Sound does not travel well through air and that is the reason US examination is not optimal in abdominal
examination. It is suitable for pelvic structure evaluation, where bowel can be displaced by filling bladder
with urine. This is achieved by asking the patient to drink a large amount of water before the procedure.
US is directed through fluid filled bladder to evaluate pelvic structures. Transvaginal US is also a method
that allows visualization of pelvic structures without bowel interference and no need for filling bladder.
Bone does not transmit sound waves. Thus, US it is not suitable for evaluation of adult head. It is useful in
children before the fontanelles are closed.
Calcified tissues do not transmit sound waves and are highly echogenic and appear white. Since they do
not transmit sound there will be shadows posterior to the lesion (acoustic shadows).
Fat and hair are echogenic and appear white but are not associated with acoustic shadows.
US is a non-invasive procedure useful in distinguishing the etiology for renal failure. It is critical for ruling
out obstruction. When procedures requiring contrast like IVP and CT cannot be done, US of kidneys is
very helpful.
Blood flow to kidneys can also be evaluated with doppler US. Flowing blood appears an echoic and dark.
Vessels can be recognized in that fashion. With doppler, sound waves become audible based on the
velocity of blood flow.
Right kidney can be evaluated through the liver. Left kidney is imaged in decubitus position. If
unsuccessful, it is examined from back. If the spleen is enlarged it can be used as a window. These
options avoid interference from bowel gas.
Normal Kidney
Normal Kidney
Hydronephrosis
High frequency ultrasonic sound waves are sent through a transducer to the organs from a site where the
transducer is placed on skin. The sound waves bounce off tissues like echoes and return to the
transducer. The transducer coverts them into an electronic picture.
Different types of tissue affect the speed at which sound waves travel. Resistance to sound transmission
varies with the nature of tissue. Fluid transmits sound with no resistance. No echoes are returned. That is
why fluid is anechoic and appears dark. The sound is transmitted freely beyond fluid, posterior
enhancement.
Pus is complex fluid and will produce low level echoes due to high protein content and tissue debris.
Sound does not travel well through air and that is the reason US examination is not optimal in abdominal
examination. It is suitable for pelvic structure evaluation, where bowel can be displaced by filling bladder
with urine. This is achieved by asking the patient to drink a large amount of water before the procedure.
US is directed through fluid filled bladder to evaluate pelvic structures. Transvaginal US is also a method
that allows visualization of pelvic structures without bowel interference and no need for filling bladder.
Bone does not transmit sound waves. Thus, US it is not suitable for evaluation of adult head. It is useful in
children before the fontanelles are closed.
Calcified tissues do not transmit sound waves and are highly echogenic and appear white. Since they do
not transmit sound there will be shadows posterior to the lesion (acoustic shadows).
Fat and hair are echogenic and appear white but are not associated with acoustic shadows.
US is a non-invasive procedure useful in distinguishing the etiology for renal failure. It is critical for ruling
out obstruction. When procedures requiring contrast like IVP and CT cannot be done, US of kidneys is
very helpful.
Blood flow to kidneys can also be evaluated with doppler US. Flowing blood appears an echoic and dark.
Vessels can be recognized in that fashion. With doppler, sound waves become audible based on the
velocity of blood flow.
Right kidney can be evaluated through the liver. Left kidney is imaged in decubitus position. If
unsuccessful, it is examined from back. If the spleen is enlarged it can be used as a window. These
options avoid interference from bowel gas.
Normal Kidney
Normal Kidney
Hydronephrosis
Different types of tissue affect the speed at which sound waves travel. Resistance to sound transmission
varies with the nature of tissue. Fluid transmits sound with no resistance. No echoes are returned. That is
why fluid is anechoic and appears dark. The sound is transmitted freely beyond fluid, posterior
enhancement.
Pus is complex fluid and will produce low level echoes due to high protein content and tissue debris.
Sound does not travel well through air and that is the reason US examination is not optimal in abdominal
examination. It is suitable for pelvic structure evaluation, where bowel can be displaced by filling bladder
with urine. This is achieved by asking the patient to drink a large amount of water before the procedure.
US is directed through fluid filled bladder to evaluate pelvic structures. Transvaginal US is also a method
that allows visualization of pelvic structures without bowel interference and no need for filling bladder.
Bone does not transmit sound waves. Thus, US it is not suitable for evaluation of adult head. It is useful in
children before the fontanelles are closed.
Calcified tissues do not transmit sound waves and are highly echogenic and appear white. Since they do
not transmit sound there will be shadows posterior to the lesion (acoustic shadows).
Fat and hair are echogenic and appear white but are not associated with acoustic shadows.
US is a non-invasive procedure useful in distinguishing the etiology for renal failure. It is critical for ruling
out obstruction. When procedures requiring contrast like IVP and CT cannot be done, US of kidneys is
very helpful.
Blood flow to kidneys can also be evaluated with doppler US. Flowing blood appears an echoic and dark.
Vessels can be recognized in that fashion. With doppler, sound waves become audible based on the
velocity of blood flow.
Right kidney can be evaluated through the liver. Left kidney is imaged in decubitus position. If
unsuccessful, it is examined from back. If the spleen is enlarged it can be used as a window. These
options avoid interference from bowel gas.
Normal Kidney
Normal Kidney
Hydronephrosis
High frequency ultrasonic sound waves are sent through a transducer to the organs from a site where the
transducer is placed on skin. The sound waves bounce off tissues like echoes and return to the
transducer. The transducer coverts them into an electronic picture.
Different types of tissue affect the speed at which sound waves travel. Resistance to sound transmission
varies with the nature of tissue. Fluid transmits sound with no resistance. No echoes are returned. That is
why fluid is anechoic and appears dark. The sound is transmitted freely beyond fluid, posterior
enhancement.
Pus is complex fluid and will produce low level echoes due to high protein content and tissue debris.
Sound does not travel well through air and that is the reason US examination is not optimal in abdominal
examination. It is suitable for pelvic structure evaluation, where bowel can be displaced by filling bladder
with urine. This is achieved by asking the patient to drink a large amount of water before the procedure.
US is directed through fluid filled bladder to evaluate pelvic structures. Transvaginal US is also a method
that allows visualization of pelvic structures without bowel interference and no need for filling bladder.
Bone does not transmit sound waves. Thus, US it is not suitable for evaluation of adult head. It is useful in
children before the fontanelles are closed.
Calcified tissues do not transmit sound waves and are highly echogenic and appear white. Since they do
not transmit sound there will be shadows posterior to the lesion (acoustic shadows).
Fat and hair are echogenic and appear white but are not associated with acoustic shadows.
US is a non-invasive procedure useful in distinguishing the etiology for renal failure. It is critical for ruling
out obstruction. When procedures requiring contrast like IVP and CT cannot be done, US of kidneys is
very helpful.
Blood flow to kidneys can also be evaluated with doppler US. Flowing blood appears an echoic and dark.
Vessels can be recognized in that fashion. With doppler, sound waves become audible based on the
velocity of blood flow.
Right kidney can be evaluated through the liver. Left kidney is imaged in decubitus position. If
unsuccessful, it is examined from back. If the spleen is enlarged it can be used as a window. These
options avoid interference from bowel gas.
Normal Kidney
Normal Kidney
Hydronephrosis
High frequency ultrasonic sound waves are sent through a transducer to the organs from a site
where the transducer is placed on skin. The sound waves bounce off tissues like echoes and
return to the transducerRENAL ULTRASOUND
RENAL ULTRASOUND
High frequency ultrasonic sound waves are sent through a transducer to the organs from a site where the
transducer is placed on skin. The sound waves bounce off tissues like echoes and return to the
transducer. The transducer coverts them into an electronic picture.
Different types of tissue affect the speed at which sound waves travel. Resistance to sound transmission
varies with the nature of tissue. Fluid transmits sound with no resistance. No echoes are returned. That is
why fluid is anechoic and appears dark. The sound is transmitted freely beyond fluid, posterior
enhancement.
Pus is complex fluid and will produce low level echoes due to high protein content and tissue debris.
Sound does not travel well through air and that is the reason US examination is not optimal in abdominal
examination. It is suitable for pelvic structure evaluation, where bowel can be displaced by filling bladder
with urine. This is achieved by asking the patient to drink a large amount of water before the procedure.
US is directed through fluid filled bladder to evaluate pelvic structures. Transvaginal US is also a method
that allows visualization of pelvic structures without bowel interference and no need for filling bladder.
Bone does not transmit sound waves. Thus, US it is not suitable for evaluation of adult head. It is useful in
children before the fontanelles are closed.
Calcified tissues do not transmit sound waves and are highly echogenic and appear white. Since they do
not transmit sound there will be shadows posterior to the lesion (acoustic shadows).
Fat and hair are echogenic and appear white but are not associated with acoustic shadows.
US is a non-invasive procedure useful in distinguishing the etiology for renal failure. It is critical for ruling
out obstruction. When procedures requiring contrast like IVP and CT cannot be done, US of kidneys is
very helpful.
Blood flow to kidneys can also be evaluated with doppler US. Flowing blood appears an echoic and dark.
Vessels can be recognized in that fashion. With doppler, sound waves become audible based on the
velocity of blood flow.
Right kidney can be evaluated through the liver. Left kidney is imaged in decubitus position. If
unsuccessful, it is examined from back. If the spleen is enlarged it can be used as a window. These
options avoid interference from bowel gas.
Normal Kidney
High frequency ultrasonic sound waves are sent through a transducer to the organs from a site where the
transducer is placed on skin. The sound waves bounce off tissues like echoes and return to the
transducer. The transducer coverts them into an electronic picture.
Different types of tissue affect the speed at which sound waves travel. Resistance to sound transmission
varies with the nature of tissue. Fluid transmits sound with no resistance. No echoes are returned. That is
why fluid is anechoic and appears dark. The sound is transmitted freely beyond fluid, posterior
enhancement.
Pus is complex fluid and will produce low level echoes due to high protein content and tissue debris.
Sound does not travel well through air and that is the reason US examination is not optimal in abdominal
examination. It is suitable for pelvic structure evaluation, where bowel can be displaced by filling bladder
with urine. This is achieved by asking the patient to drink a large amount of water before the procedure.
US is directed through fluid filled bladder to evaluate pelvic structures. Transvaginal US is also a method
that allows visualization of pelvic structures without bowel interference and no need for filling bladder.
Bone does not transmit sound waves. Thus, US it is not suitable for evaluation of adult head. It is useful in
children before the fontanelles are closed.
Calcified tissues do not transmit sound waves and are highly echogenic and appear white. Since they do
not transmit sound there will be shadows posterior to the lesion (acoustic shadows).
Fat and hair are echogenic and appear white but are not associated with acoustic shadows.
US is a non-invasive procedure useful in distinguishing the etiology for renal failure. It is critical for ruling
out obstruction. When procedures requiring contrast like IVP and CT cannot be done, US of kidneys is
very helpful.
Blood flow to kidneys can also be evaluated with doppler US. Flowing blood appears an echoic and dark.
Vessels can be recognized in that fashion. With doppler, sound waves become audible based on the
velocity of blood flow.
Right kidney can be evaluated through the liver. Left kidney is imaged in decubitus position. If
unsuccessful, it is examined from back. If the spleen is enlarged it can be used as a window. These
options avoid interference from bowel gas.
Normal Kidney
ound waves are sent through a transducer to the organs from a site where the transducer is placed on
skin. The sound waves bounce off tissues like echoes and return to the transducer. The transducer
coverts them into an electronic picture.
Different types of tissue affect the speed at which sound waves travel. Resistance to sound transmission
varies with the nature of tissue. Fluid transmits sound with no resistance. No echoes are returned. That is
why fluid is anechoic and appears dark. The sound is transmitted freely beyond fluid, posterior
enhancement.
Pus is complex fluid and will produce low level echoes due to high protein content and tissue debris.
Sound does not travel well through air and that is the reason US examination is not optimal in abdominal
examination. It is suitable for pelvic structure evaluation, where bowel can be displaced by filling bladder
with urine. This is achieved by asking the patient to drink a large amount of water before the procedure.
US is directed through fluid filled bladder to evaluate pelvic structures. Transvaginal US is also a method
that allows visualization of pelvic structures without bowel interference and no need for filling bladder.
Bone does not transmit sound waves. Thus, US it is not suitable for evaluation of adult head. It is useful in
children before the fontanelles are closed.
Calcified tissues do not transmit sound waves and are highly echogenic and appear white. Since they do
not transmit sound there will be shadows posterior to the lesion (acoustic shadows).
Fat and hair are echogenic and appear white but are not associated with acoustic shadows.
Blood flow to kidneys can also be evaluated with doppler US. Flowing blood appears an echoic and dark.
Vessels can be recognized in that fashion. With doppler, sound waves become audible based on the
velocity of blood flow.
Right kidney can be evaluated through the liver. Left kidney is imaged in decubitus position. If
unsuccessful, it is examined from back. If the spleen is enlarged it can be used as a window. These
options avoid interference from bowel gas.
Normal Kidney
Different types of tissue affect the speed at which sound waves travel. Resistance to sound transmission
varies with the nature of tissue. Fluid transmits sound with no resistance. No echoes are returned. That is
why fluid is anechoic and appears dark. The sound is transmitted freely beyond fluid, posterior
enhancement.
Pus is complex fluid and will produce low level echoes due to high protein content and tissue debris.
Sound does not travel well through air and that is the reason US examination is not optimal in abdominal
examination. It is suitable for pelvic structure evaluation, where bowel can be displaced by filling bladder
with urine. This is achieved by asking the patient to drink a large amount of water before the procedure.
US is directed through fluid filled bladder to evaluate pelvic structures. Transvaginal US is also a method
that allows visualization of pelvic structures without bowel interference and no need for filling bladder.
Bone does not transmit sound waves. Thus, US it is not suitable for evaluation of adult head. It is useful in
children before the fontanelles are closed.
Calcified tissues do not transmit sound waves and are highly echogenic and appear white. Since they do
not transmit sound there will be shadows posterior to the lesion (acoustic shadows).
Fat and hair are echogenic and appear white but are not associated with acoustic shadows.
Blood flow to kidneys can also be evaluated with doppler US. Flowing blood appears an echoic and dark.
Vessels can be recognized in that fashion. With doppler, sound waves become audible based on the
velocity of blood flow.
Right kidney can be evaluated through the liver. Left kidney is imaged in decubitus position. If
unsuccessful, it is examined from back. If the spleen is enlarged it can be used as a window. These
options avoid interference from bowel gas.
Normal Kidney